Losing Weight After 40 Hormones
If you are in peri-menopause or full blown menopause then you understand what a challenge it can be to lose weight during this time of life. You know that all the normal things you do to lose weight, like cutting out sugar and bread and exercising more, are no longer working. You feel like you losing the battle and you can’t understand why. Your body feels almost alien… like you don’t have control over it anymore. No one seems to know anything about this… not even your doctor who likely gives you the old, “
1) Declining estrogen means you store visceral fat around your stomach. Hence the spare tire that magically appears. I could no longer button my jeans (
Everyone is different and everyone has different symptoms and issues. There are 35 symptoms of menopause…everything from hot flashes to weight gain to heart palpitations. I’m going to walk you through MY journey. This is what worked for me. You should always consult your doctor before taking anything and make sure you get a plan that will work best for you and your body.
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The first thing I did was schedule an appointment to see a hormone specialist who recommended a TON of bloodwork to get a full and complete picture. This is how I found out I also have mild hypothyroidism which leads to weight gain as well.
Hormone replacement therapy is NOT for everyone. You should consult with your doctor about the risks. It is especially risky for women who have had cancer or are at risk genetically of getting cancer.
I take Liothyronine for my thyroid, Progesterone and Estrogen are the two hormones that I take. Progesertone is a compounded hormone that I take orally once daily. Estrogen is administered by patch and I apply a new patch once a week.
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There are some other things you can take to help with the symptoms you are experiencing and keep you healthy. Talk to your doctor about Vitamin D, Omega 3, B-Complex, Adrenal Essence, Evening Primrose Oil, etc. For a full list of supplements that help with the symptoms of menopause be sure to read this post.
Again, consult with your doctor first. You may even want to hire a nutritionist who specializes in menopausal women. If you hire a “regular” nutritionist, you might hear the same “eat less” mantra.
In the past, I have tried Intermittent Fasting, KETO, and of course my normal go-to of giving up sugar and carbs. IF (Intermittent Fasting) didn’t move the needle. I got really tired of the KETO foods after three months, which you can read more about here. And, my typical go-to’s were no longer working as I mentioned above.
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To lose my 15 pounds I gave up a TON of things. I basically became vegan with the exception of eggs. I ditched sugar, gluten, dairy, meat and alcohol. I followed the plant-based, vegan diet for 6 months and that helped me lose 10 pounds.
Recently, I started incorporating meat back into my diet. I am still mostly dairy and gluten-free. I definitely indulge in some sugar every now and then. I opt for organic, dark chocolate mostly. And, I love the Daily Harvest dairy-free ice cream here.
Mixing up my exercise routine was also KEY to losing the extra weight. Initially, I tried all the ‘go-to’ workouts including: running for a year straight (
A Holistic Approach To Weight Loss
A 17-mile mountain pass run/hike, some heavy weight training, P.Volve, BBG, Pilates, Barre. You name it, I did it! The heavy cardio worked, but it was not sustainable and it wreaked havoc on my body.
How I actually lost the last 5 pounds…? Doing the Tracy Anderson Method 6 times per week. I do Tracy’s aTAin online studio workout at least 5x per week now. It changes the game! Look at my legs in the before and after pictures above. You can see how much thinner my legs are! You can also see what my estrogen patch looks like… Ha! I could have edited that out, but I thought it might be helpful to see it. Tracy’s workouts have shaved inches off my body and given me more energy and flexibility. I recommend turning her music off and listening to your own playlist while doing the workout. I think you should also start with the Mat DVD, which is FREE on YouTube to see if you like it. Try it for 6 weeks!
Did I get super shredded like a badass fitness guru with zero body fat? Nope. But I feel SO much healthier and stronger! To me…that is what matters. Oh, and I can button my jeans again!
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If something IS working for you, it is likely to work for someone else. PLEASE share your tips with us in the comments below. Are you doing Intermittent Fasting and losing weight that way? Have you been on KETO for a year and found great success?? Please share below.
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Sign up and you instantly receive… FREE Wardrobe Basics Checklists, Closet Editing & Organizing Checklists, Zoom Call Tips, Capsule Wardrobe Shopping Suggestions and a Lookbook of outfit ideas! You can download and print all of these.Trying to lose weight after 40 can be extremely challenging. Trust me, I know. It can seem as if you are doing everything possible to shed the pounds, yet you make little progress or none. I, too, have struggled with losing weight after 40.
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The good news is that you can lose weight after 40! Conventional medicine will tell you that weight gain after 40 is just a natural part of life. In functional medicine, we approach weight loss by getting to the root cause of why you are putting on the pounds. I will tell you my proven approach to losing weight after 40, the challenges to weight loss, and the steps you can take. It’s not about vanity, there are health consequences to excess weight. Let’s talk about why it’s so hard to lose weight after 40.
Family obligations and other life situations slow your activity levels as you age. What’s more, your body fat increases, your metabolism slows down, and muscle mass declines in your 40s. As a result, losing weight in your 40s is more difficult than in your 20s. Let’s discuss these changes your body goes through and why it makes it harder to lose weight in your 40s.
Changes in your activity levels are one of the main reasons that losing weight after 40 may be more challenging than before, and this happens for various reasons. Many of you work full-time jobs or have family or other obligations that command your time. I’ve been there and am a mother, CEO, bestselling author, and wife. It’s hard to find time to exercise every day and a lot of these activities may have you sitting most of the day.
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The other challenge for most of you is your body and hormonal changes. Testosterone production declines in men after age 30, and testosterone plays a huge role in weight control for men. Testosterone regulating sex drive supports the production of red blood cells and sperm and promotes bone mass, fat distribution, and muscle growth.
For women, many of you are entering perimenopause, which is a natural part of a woman’s life with many challenges. Perimenopause can begin in your 40s or 50s. However, it usually starts after age 45. During perimenopause, your ovaries’ production of estrogen and progesterone slows and eventually stops. A decrease in estrogen is linked to lower muscle mass and increased fat stores for women, usually around the midsection.
When you add the loss of testosterone in men and estrogen in women to a decrease in activity, the pounds can pile on. The good news is that aerobic and anaerobic exercise increases estrogen and testosterone production, which helps your body increase lean muscle mass and burn fat.
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Your body metabolizes (breaks down) anything that enters your body. Metabolism is a chemical process that combines nutrients in your food with oxygen to create energy. Your body constantly uses energy from the food you eat, even when resting. Your body’s three primary energy sources are carbohydrates, protein, and fats, known as macronutrients. Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source because they are easier for your body to break down and turn into glucose.
If your body has enough glucose to provide energy, it stores excess fat and protein in your liver as glycogen, which your body can convert into glucose when levels get too low. However, the metabolism of fats and proteins for energy takes away from other processes that depend on them.
Calories, which hold no nutritional value, are the unit of measurement to tell you how much energy the food you are eating is providing your body. The number of calories your body uses is your basal metabolic rate, which is what most people think is just their
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