Dear Susan,
As a woman gracefully entering menopause, I’ve somehow managed to acquire an extra 60 lbs of extra weight. I am eager to reacquaint myself with my health and finally shed these pounds, but I don’t want to take Ozempic! Help with this menopause and weight gain!!
Dear Lost in Menopause,
As you wade through the swamp of menopause, weight gain may seem like an inevitable parting gift from your youth. But fear not; there is hope!
First, let’s make peace with macronutrients. Think of them like the cast of a reality show: everyone needs to play their part.
Protein is your loyal friend (something women need more of) and helps you stay full and toned. Fats are divas that keep things running smoothly but can turn on you if you let them steal the spotlight. Carbs are the flaky friends who are fun in small doses but disastrous in a binge.
Now, about lifting weights: think of them as the most important part of this show. No, you don’t need to bench press your sofa (unless you’re rearranging the living room), but strength training is key in stoking your metabolism and protecting your bones.
Last but not least is mindset work. Exploring your “why.” It’s like cleaning out your closet. What are you keeping that doesn’t fit?
Whether it’s chasing grand babies or just feeling like yourself again, your “why” is like finding that perfect dress at a Nordstrom anniversary sale: it just clicks.
So, get ready to turn those menopause and weight gain lemons into the zestiest lemonade mocktail you’ve ever tasted. You are putting yourself first and reclaiming your new life with a bang!
I like to say that if Nike and L’Oréal had an ad it would say: “Just do it, because you’re worth it.”
This was a great article: short and sweet. I liked the metaphors comparing macronutrients to friends and “Just do it because you’re worth it” at the end.
Oh that makes me so happy !
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts ❤️
Thanks for the simplicity!
You are very welcome 🤗
I also love the simplicity of this! Thanks Susan! Now if I could just get the carbs under control.
Thank you for the kind words! I so appreciate you 💕
Commitment & Focus to grow BETTER! Avantiiiiiii!!!!!
Indeed, doing IT!
Grazie Maxx ! 🥰
How much weight training did you do? From another Susan post menopause.
Like the article. It is to the point with no gimmicks. Thank you
Thank you for your article. I am 62, going thru menopausal crap atm. “Just do it” is the best “rev up” anyone can get on a daily basis. Thank you
Jules! Happy New Year !
Thank you for your kind words !
So happy that you enjoyed the article ❤️
Susan
I’m a year behind in my discovery of Susan’s incredible physical transformation! How can I make this happen? I’m so desperate! I don’t want to go on GLP-1 shots but I CANNOT get the scale to budge. I need to drop 50 lbs and when I scale back on food the no changes in weight. For example 1 day of food: AM 2 eggs and 2 cups of sautéed spinach, 1 TB butter. Mid-day 2 cups of turkey and okra chilly, 2 TB sour cream. PM 1 1/2 lb beef hamburger patty. I only drink coffee and water. Whats my problem???? I cook my own food, rarely eat grains or beads.