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dogmama

Updated 1y ago

Is My Weight Gain Due to Meds or Menopause?

I can't tell if my weight gain is due to meds or just starting menopause. I try to watch my calories and swim or do something every day if my fatigue and pain are not bad. Just don't know but I can't get rid of my belly. Anyone have any insight?

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Cyd

3y

Hi dogmama Good job with getting exercise when you can. I know how hard that can be. On the hard days, I do Sit and Be Fit vids from YouTube. I actually went to a dietitian and she set a very good diet for me. Basically no white sources, no sugar and lean protein. I use a toddler segregated plate to keep my servings in check. I've lost 25# in 2.5 months. I also cut out all fast food (and boy was that hard lol) I also keep a food journal, it helps keep me honest and on track. It's harder to lose weight after menopause, but if you do all the right things it will come off. Even slowly is going in the right direction! Take good care. ♥️
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dogmama

3y

❤️
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dogmama

3y

Thank you for the information and advise! I just get discouraged but I will keep working on it and try your suggestion. 🤗❤️
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Cyd

3y

My pleasure! I only wish the best for you
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Quinee

3y

Hey, I admire you for the exercise! Have you recently had blood tests and thyroid function performed? I heard that sometimes dysfunction of the gland can cause swelling and weight gain ..
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Alic77

3y

Meds!!
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Mae

3y

I know I had issues with Lyrica causing weight gain. Also, my endocrinologist said that living with chronic pain was causing my body to go into survival mode and hold onto all of the calories. When I started menopause, I was having crazy cravings, and they were uncontrollable. That definitely lead to weight gain, but I found it amazing supplement that kick the cravings out of my system.
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Fibroteacher1107

3y

I’ve given up trying and have accepted it. I think my weight gain has a lot to do with eating edibles 🤗
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Nelly

3y

I have the same problem
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dogmama

2y

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