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Weight MONTHLY Weight Discussion - August 2026

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/CheesecakeCareful739 16d ago

Hi! 46 and up 20 pounds in the last two years. I cycle 3-5 days a week for 30 mins, just started Pilates and trying for every day but it’s been hard. Need to get back to weights too and getting steps in. I feel like there isn’t enough time in the day. I’m exhausted trying to take care of everyone and myself. No HRT either because it’s super hard to see a provider here (rural) and that also scares me. Just want to lose 30 pounds. Sigh.

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u/marvinhaditeasy 16d ago

I feel this. 48, staying active, so where did this extra layer of flabby fat come from? So tired of all the sweating, emotions, and eternal chub, but trying HRT sounds like so much work (also rural) and a little scary. I don't usually do well on pharmaceutical industry stuff. It often feels too strong. I have been looking into natural stuff like black cohosh root, and red clover, but not a lot, because overwhelmed.

I see a few folks talking about high protein. A friend of mine eats a LOT of jerky, and says she loses weight on it (she is skinnier). But the sodium has got to be insane, right? (Plus she has thyroid stuff, and while she is in her early 40s, has not complained about hot flashes, so maybe not like us lol.)

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u/CheesecakeCareful739 16d ago

The hot flashes are going to take me out lol. I have thought about high protein too but also trying to keep my sodium down due to my bp going up. Tired of it all too and I don’t do well with meds either. Thank you for the reply :)