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Post Menopause Body Changes sewists have all the answers
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2916	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/12 7:14 AM I am very frustrated. I am experiencing big body changes now that I am approaching 60. Mainly in my abdomen and hips and major weight gain. I know I don't exercise as much because of osteoarthritis in my knees (yes, I know exercise helps and I am addressing that). I am healthy with regular checkups. Anyone have any possible diet changes that might help, including herbs, etc. I am frustrated with this growing tummy.
Sharon1952   Advanced MA USA Member since 7/1/08 Posts: 2666 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathySews << Like this post Date: 6/26/12 7:47 AM I'll be waiting with baited breath for any real solutions. I look like my mother and grandmother did- and they too were active women. I think some of it is inevitable, although moving more and eating less never hurt anyone. Like you I have joint problems which are painful more or less all the time. I found walking with friends to be the best form of exercise! Wish we could walk here with our PR friends! -- Edited on 6/26/12 7:48 AM -- ------ Sewing: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. ~Author Unknown
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 7048	Login to reply to this post 7 members like this. Date: 6/26/12 7:53 AM Sigh. If there's a silver lining, it's that my thighs are no longer my problem area. Oh, they're still bad, but now other parts are worse. ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Mermie   Intermediate NE USA Member since 5/15/05 Posts: 1245	Login to reply to this post In reply to Karla Kizer << 1 member likes this. Date: 6/26/12 10:33 AM So glad you said that! I just turned 60. For the past 5 years my body has changed so, so much. Used to be thighs and butt were the issue. Still and issue, but not compared to what has happened to my mid section. I cannot deal with what has happened to my stomach and abdomen. Understand that I have 7 children & spent a LOT of time pregnant, but I swear to God, my stomach and abdomen today look and feel like they did when I was 7 month pregnant. I am active, I eat right, is this all from age and being post menopausal? Ugh! ------ Kathy
CSM--Carla   Intermediate FL USA Member since 1/21/06 Posts: 1063	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathySews << 1 member likes this. Date: 6/26/12 11:07 AM I don't know how 'serious' you are about lifestyle changes but this woman Happy Healthy Librarian--15-months into her program has documented her body improvements along her journey to a plant based no oil diet. Pretty impressive. She was highly motivated as both her parents died in their 70 of cardio-vascular disease and she was determined that it if there was anything she could do to prevent herself going down that path--she would. Thus her blog was started. I've been following her blog for years and do use many of her ideas. She is a medical librarian who documents all the latest information from medical studies especially on her Facebook site. For myself, I have been in the health professions for 40 years had have determined that I will keep us out of the "health" "care" "system" as much as possible. I found Younger Next Year for Women--a highly motivating and laugh out loud FUNNY book. I am stronger and fitter than last year at this time by following this program. edited for additional info and spelling -- Edited on 6/26/12 11:14 AM -- -- Edited on 6/26/12 11:17 AM -- -- Edited on 6/26/12 4:50 PM --
n45 Intermediate MD USA Member since 6/26/03 Posts: 241	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/12 11:39 AM Don't have much to add, but if you are looking for inspiration that you can be ULTRA fit at ANY age, check out Ms. Ernestine: http://ernestineshepherd.net/ Ernestine is over 70! She did not start lifting weights until she was in her 50's. She is not some "I've always been in shape" freak of nature. I know most women have no desire to be a bodybuilder, but I still find her post-menopausal physique inspiring. Good luck ladies and stay active. Edit: That Healthy Librarian site is interesting. What's even more so is how different her diet is than Ms. Ernestines, but they also have different activity levels. There's rarely one "right" way. It's whatever works for you and consistency is probably the key. Both women are clearly dedicated to their health plans and goals! -- Edited on 6/26/12 11:40 AM -- -- Edited on 6/26/12 11:53 AM -- -- Edited on 6/26/12 11:55 AM --
ryan's mom PA USA Member since 11/30/04 Posts: 4390	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/12 1:42 PM n45, Thanks for posting that website. I love reading about female bodybuilders and fitness pros 50 and up. Tosca Reno's (www.eatcleandiet.com and www.toscareno.com) another one. She's at least 50. Right now she is in training for another bodybuilder type of competition. She writes a regular fitness column for Oxygen magazine too. ------ Big 4 Pattern size 12, RTW bottom: 6, RTW jacket 8, RTW top (no size fits me well!) Measurements: 34 HB/36 FB (34C bra)/27.5/36 (and working hard to keep it that way.) Machines: Sewing (Janome Memory Craft 3000 and Kenmore 158 Series machine), Serger (Babylock Imagine), Embroidery (Janome 300E) If you think your sewing is better than everyone else's around here, get out of my way b****. I hate sewing snobs. My blog: www.phatchickdesigns.blogspot.com
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2527	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/12 5:05 PM Burr Leonard, founder of the Bar Method (Lotte Berk-style workouts) is another--in her sixties and looking fantastic! ------ ~Gem in the prairie
Learn To Sew   Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/12/05 Posts: 8229	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/12 6:50 PM Has anyone noticed their appetite has increased just a little? I'm less active than I used to be, but more hungry. ------ Quilting is relaxing to me. I love to play with fabrics, patterns and colors. Bernina 630 machine only Pfaff 2036 Babylock Molly Bernina 1200DA serger Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
simplystitches Intermediate NY USA Member since 2/12/06 Posts: 783	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 6/26/12 10:04 PM I've always had a bit of a tummy pouch no matter how thin I've been. It's gotten even worse post menopausal. I'm like Mermie and look like I'm pregnant! The worst for me is that when I sit my mid section spreads (especially at the waistline) and no matter how loose any pants are I'm down right uncomfortable! At least now I don't feel like it's just me. Debbie

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