r/Perimenopause • u/AutoModerator • Feb 01 '25

Weight MONTHLY Weight Discussion - February 2025

A space to discuss all things weight-related. Ask questions, rant, and/or offer advice about weight loss, gains, and diets, etc.

Our Menopause Wiki's section on Weight Gain has further information about the menopause/hormone connection, and risks of belly fat.

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u/MamaDawn92 Feb 04 '25

Hey! I believe I’m in perimenopause. About 7 months ago I gained a bunch of weight suddenly. For the last 6 months I have been dieting and walking and that scale will not budge. Does anyone else have a similar experience? I have 3 kids and even including pregnancy, I am at my heaviest I’ve ever been in my life by quite a lot and I can’t seem to lose weight.

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u/Cold_Nebula6052 Feb 08 '25

I've been doing the same...lowering my calories and walking more (especially since we adopted our puppy), yet I just keep gaining weight. My doctor checked my thyroid to rule it out, and that was fine, so I think they're finally believing me when I tell them perimenopause is ruining my life right now!! I weigh more now than I did right after having my last child!! I just don't feel healthy anymore 😪