Can we talk about menopausal weight gain?

Hello 🙂 our M-brace The Change factsheet should be a good start and gives good tips 🙂❤️
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kfoJSamRZ59MCg13M4xL63wct51ZB1e0/view?usp=sharing

I have struggled with weight loss/gain for about 20 years. I finally found a doc that would listen to me. We talked, ran tests, and found that my endocrine system was not functioning properly. It plays havoc with your ability to process foods properly, and keeps the on and coming. You may be experiencing something more.

Over 4 years I've put on 6 stone couldn't for the life of me understand why I wasn't eating badly or anything I was just really tired turns out I have an underactive thyroid 🤦‍♀️

This is the first time I’ve ever had struggles with my weight. I don’t feel comfortable in this body. Thanks for the shares and resources!

Nearly 60lbs since Jan 2021. I'm the biggest I've ever been and am struggling to love and accept it! I finally decided to try something new and have been listening to a podcast called Intuitive Eating for Christian Women. Only a few episodes in, but definitely building a healthier mindset!

I have gained about 30 lbs idk if it's PeriMenopause or from lossing my mama last September, but I got a belly now I'm not proud of cause I've never had a belly before🙄

I’ve gained 5kg in 34 weeks xx

OMG, so much weight gain

agreed. I'm done with dieting. The stress of it is just as bad as the weight

Hmmm

Yes I hear u I got fibroids and I think I’m in premenopausal 🤦‍♀️

I'm still trying to lose my baby weight.... he's almost 16 🤣🤣

I’m the same - weight gain this year has been ridiculous 🤦‍♀️
I did watch a really interesting video a few months ago on diet and the menopause - so interesting! I’ve made a few changes and it seems to be helping 🥳❤️

I’m near the end of 38 weeks and feel like a ball. Omg I’ve never been this big or immobile

36 weeks & I only gained 18lbs

20 weeks and lost 12 pounds since got pregnant. I am worried , if my weight loss gonna impact my baby’s health and weight.

I'm in the peri-menopause and look like I'm about 7 months pregnant. Hate my body. I do comfort eat and lost my mum in April so I do have a cause. So hard to pull myself out of this rut. Trying.

30 lb weight gain.

Ladies I gained 50 lbs in about 3 months and I found a healthy lifestyle change and will never turn back

I’m 21 weeks. My baby is a healthy 1 pound and is perfect. I gained 7-8 pounds in about 5 weeks and my doctor mentioned to me to watch my weight gain and be careful with carbs/sweets. I have been eating more than normal and haven’t been near as active as I was pre pregnancy.. but I’m having a really hard time. I had body image issues before and I’ve been feeling so good about my bump.. now I feel like I could develop an eating disorder or depression from it. I don’t know what to do. Is this too much weight gain??

what did you do differently? X

I wish someone would have told me about perimenopause. I gained 30 lbs, likely more due to perimenopause. Don't even get me started about the insane bleeding that has accompanied the awesome weight gain. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Treadmill, diet and less 1 husband, I'm finally losing some weight.

Ugh, the weight gain! I’ve gradually gained weight over the past couple of years, and really need to take control. I enjoy exercising but my body feels 10 years older than it is at the minute!

I felt the exact same way. What's important though is that you and your baby are healthy! Doctors can be jerks and don't think about how their words can affect people. They were probably saying that as a reminder as you near the gestational diabetes testing vs an "I'm worried about your weight." Everyone gains weight differently during pregnancy, and a lot of the weight gain recommdations are outdated and do not account for race, body type, or age. The most important thing to focus on is your mental health not some doctor's checkbox.

I just started seeing a nutritionist for this stupid weight gain and the hormones from hell. Trying to clear out my body. No alcohol, no sugar, no gluten nothing fun. First week down and lost pounds but was out of control moody and anxious. I am hoping next week will be better this peri meno is crap 😫

I'm 158lbs and I need this weight off me now I'm 411 in height

25kgs weight gain. No we can not talk about weight gain😭😅

I have gained 12 pounds and trying to lose but end up eating more 😄

Hi Leanne, what video did you watch, if you don’t mind me asking?

I gain weight just by breathing right now. 😵‍💫🙄

I feel you!!

I'd just like to add that it is not all all helpful that I suddenly have an appetite like a bear preparing for winter hibernation 😒 why am I always hungry?? 😩

Hi ladies! I hear all of you and see you! There has to be more conversations and info out there to help us all. I was suffering with perimenopause and got on HRT-big changes -able to sleep, almost no hot flashes, less moody but the middle belly fat makes me so sad….must have put on 20 lbs in 3 months.

April what are you doing to loose the weight?

Nicolette I am on HRT also but I don't really see a change yet. I am 3.5 months in. How long did it take for you to see results?

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Dr. Angela,
How can you help with perimenopause?

After losing 40 pounds eating clean, I started packing pounds on (20!!) after my practitioner switched me to Loestrin. I dropped her, stopped the pill entirely and still nothing. Then realized I wasn’t getting enough protein. 97 g of protein a day is what I need. Once I increased that daily intake, the pounds started melting away again. I’m now 5 away from my old new self…

I’m interested as well! I’m eager to get some help!

I help people with peri menopausal challenges and weight loss. I’m a homeopathic Wellness Advisor if you would find it helpful to connect and chat with me? You’re welcome to text me at: 408-761-7476 🙏🏻🍁🍂🌾