Why does menopause cause weight gain?

sarahm19 · 07-14-2007, 10:51 PM

Is it something inherit to the biochemical process of menopause, or is it just cause when we age, our metabolism slows and we stop exercising, etc.

Long story short: I have a rare genetic mutation and have to get my ovaries removed at about age 30, pushing me into menopause. ;(
will that make me gain a lot of weight?

AnnaBanana · 07-19-2007, 09:31 AM

I had a hysterectomy with ovaries removerd a little over a yeaer ago, I am 33 I have gained 10-12 pounds since then.. it is sad for me, I hope that is it and no more..

sarahm19 · 07-19-2007, 09:36 AM

im sorry. Have you changed your eating or activity level at all? How much do you exercise?

CarolynF · 07-19-2007, 09:37 AM

It all depends on you, I think..Dr. Barry Groves recommend women be at their
optimal weight BEFORE menopause because if you are chubby entering the 'pause, it is much harder to get off..

Most of us Goldies have a harder time than the young ones..YOU DO have age on your side and that can make a big difference..

AnnaBanana · 07-19-2007, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahm19

im sorry. Have you changed your eating or activity level at all? How much do you exercise?

I have not changed anything, I exercise a few times a week.. I am not on a regular basis.

but it is not too bad, it could be worse...

lee · 07-22-2007, 03:20 PM

there is a good article about this in this months/the current MORE magazine

sarahm19 · 07-22-2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee

there is a good article about this in this months/the current MORE magazine

thanks!
ive never heard of MORE and dont really know what it is but I'll look for it.

suezque · 07-24-2007, 11:55 AM

I had a partial hysterectomy in January. Initially I lost weight, (I was pretty fragile), but lately I feel out of control. Just returned to low carb and I've lost a little, but... gack!

JuliaL · 08-15-2007, 07:58 AM

Sarah: I went through menopause early (age 45) for a number of reasons. The whole time I was losing weight I was in peri-menopause, and during maintenance I have been in full-blown meno - hopefully almost done now. It has made maintenance challenging, but exercise really, really helps. If there's one thing I would recommend to anyone who is dealing with menopause it's you must exercise regularly. Not only will it help with weight loss/maintenance, but it will also help with the insomnia and mood swings. It helps you keep your muscle and bone density, which is really important as you go through menopause. Hang in there! You can lose weight in menopause.

07-14-2007, 10:51 PM	#1
sarahm19 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,070 Gallery: sarahm19 Start Date: Dec 8th, 2004	Why does menopause cause weight gain? Is it something inherit to the biochemical process of menopause, or is it just cause when we age, our metabolism slows and we stop exercising, etc. Long story short: I have a rare genetic mutation and have to get my ovaries removed at about age 30, pushing me into menopause. ;( will that make me gain a lot of weight?

08-15-2007, 07:58 AM	#9
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,214 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/145/140 16/8/6, height 5'8", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	Sarah: I went through menopause early (age 45) for a number of reasons. The whole time I was losing weight I was in peri-menopause, and during maintenance I have been in full-blown meno - hopefully almost done now. It has made maintenance challenging, but exercise really, really helps. If there's one thing I would recommend to anyone who is dealing with menopause it's you must exercise regularly. Not only will it help with weight loss/maintenance, but it will also help with the insomnia and mood swings. It helps you keep your muscle and bone density, which is really important as you go through menopause. Hang in there! You can lose weight in menopause. __________________ *"Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on our own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon." -Denis Waitley*

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07-19-2007, 09:31 AM	#2
AnnaBanana MickeyLover Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 3,332 Gallery: AnnaBanana Stats: 247/165/160 Start Date: Jan. 2004	I had a hysterectomy with ovaries removerd a little over a yeaer ago, I am 33 I have gained 10-12 pounds since then.. it is sad for me, I hope that is it and no more..

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sarahm19 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,070 Gallery: sarahm19 Start Date: Dec 8th, 2004	im sorry. Have you changed your eating or activity level at all? How much do you exercise?

07-19-2007, 09:37 AM	#4
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 20,099 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	It all depends on you, I think..Dr. Barry Groves recommend women be at their optimal weight BEFORE menopause because if you are chubby entering the 'pause, it is much harder to get off.. Most of us Goldies have a harder time than the young ones..YOU DO have age on your side and that can make a big difference..

07-22-2007, 03:20 PM	#6
lee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: manhattan, nyc Posts: 1,830 Gallery: lee WOE: Atkins Start Date: January2000	there is a good article about this in this months/the current MORE magazine

07-24-2007, 11:55 AM	#8
suezque Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 1 Gallery: suezque	I had a partial hysterectomy in January. Initially I lost weight, (I was pretty fragile), but lately I feel out of control. Just returned to low carb and I've lost a little, but... gack!