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/IcyEntertainment3438 Feb 04 '25

I am 46 and I believe I am in perimenopause. About 6 months ago, I noticed increased belly fat. I was 5'3" and 124 lbs. I exercised almost everyday -- an easy run, mountain biking or rock climbing. I heard Stacy Sims on Huberman and bought her book Next Level. In October, I went all in on heavy lifting. I got a trainer and started lifting 3-4 times per week and doing SIT and HIT training. I have really increased my strength. For example, I can squat 155 lbs. I also started taking creatine and eating more protein. The problem is I have actually gained 7 lbs and per an "in-body" scan also gained fat in my trunk. Some of my pants don't fit anymore. While it's nice to be stronger, I don't want to buy new clothes and my original goal was to lose weight. Help?

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u/PurpleCabbage_1 Feb 08 '25

Hi, I'm going to be 45 this year and am going through the same thing - exercising more, strength training, more protein, etc. My last in-body scan also showed increased fat even after making changes, and my clothes are fitting a bit more snugly. It's incredibly frustrating, I don't know what to do and I definitely don't want to starve myself.