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I did not blog very much in 2012 because I was going through a lot with my physical and mental well being.2012 was not a good year for me as far as my weight was concerned. I went into post -menopause and packed on 15 pounds. I also started Bio-Identical hormone replacement therapy. I have also had major, major issues with my hair!
Once I went into post menopause, everything started going to hell, quick! When my hormone levels plummeted things went haywire. It seems like my metabolism slowed wayyy down. I also believe by getting on the plant based hormone replacement therapy, that also put some extra weight on me. So am not sure what my next move will be as far as coming up with a plan to try and lose the weight this year. I’m feeling a little overwhelmed right now.
I brought a Ninja food processor so I can start juicing this week. My hair has also been a source of stress, as it has been thinning a lot over the last 12 months. Again, I believe a drop in my hormone level caused a lot of my hair to start falling. I have started on a DHT blocker and Saw Paletto Extract to see if that will help with the excessive shedding.
All this shit just started happened to me back-to-back. They don’t tell you about all that crap until you start questioning the doctors and saying “what the hell is going on”! Oh the joys of getting old. |
Well, I’m trying to focus on the weight loss and take my time about what would be the best approach for someone my age. I have hundreds of dollars worth of clothing, I have got to fit back in!! I have stopped shopping for apparel until I address the excess weight. I’m trying to remain calm and not get stressed out so much over the smallest things, so I can stop the stress eating. I know that’s one of the hurdles I have to overcome right now.
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Blue Dress – Ross for Less
Hey lady. I hope you can manage things better this year now that you know exactly what you are dealing with. I think you look great despite your hurdles.
@ Sing – thank you diva. I’m trying to come up with a 30-day weight loss jump start plan.
Im sorry to hearabout your 2012 difficulties, but God has blessed you with another great year and even through those dfficulties im happy because your still here to speak about it. I will keep you in my prayers. You look fabulous weight or not (lol). Have a blessed day
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@ zulema2 – thank you, I appreciate the encouragement.
I am happy to see that you do not give up!
Thank you, my dear friend.
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Great dress, I love that color on you. Hang in there, am sure things will get better!
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@ Lee – Thank you! I’m definitely going to order that book!
I think you look lovely, I hope you are able to get your hormones balanced. I’ve been there and this can be a very stressful time in a women’s life. I wish you all the best.
i think you look beautiful! think positive, i know it is hard to do, but try. i went through a major set back early 2012 through mid 2012 when i had my second child. i gained alot of weight, my skin went to hell….hormones are a bitch. but now that i balanced being a mother of two, work, spending time with my hubby, i have something to look forward to everyday, my confidence. it has been a life long struggle, but my new year’s resolution…Love myself more. Happy mama equals happy family
@ Lydia – thanks for the encouragment. I appreciate it!
I just found your blog and think you look lovely. I am 67 and know what you are going through…just remember this too shall pass. Please keep up the good work as I truly appreciate what you are doing.
I’m with you girlfriend. I can’t keep up with the grays in my hair and my lower back which feels like my hip, has been killing me for more than a year now and nothing seems to help. I would have never believed by looking at your pics that you have put on weight! You still look amazing! I know that things will eventually settle down hormonally. Just think of how many women have been through this before us and still managed to come out the other side shining! I know it doesn’t feel like it while you’re going through it, but you’ll still be your amazing self in the end!
You look gorge! I hope you get your health problems worked you. You seemed stressed and not’s not a good thing, I’ll be praying for you.
@ Christine P. – thank you, I appreciate it!
Hi my name is Carolyn and I am 46. I am a single mother of three girls: 5,12 & 9. I have always been in pretty good shape, an avid runner and eat healthy. My one downfall is sugar! Although I’ve never had a serious weight problem since my running kept me very slim for years until the last couple of years I have had to cut down and even quit running due to knee and back problems. I started experiencing the weight coming on especially in the middle section. Uggg!! No matter what I did I could not get the weight off.
So decided to cut out the sugar and started a raw food diet. I feel very healthy and strong and have a lot of energy. Just something you might want to consider. Take care and I hope you have success with whatever method you choose to lose the weight.
OMG I could have *written* this post — with a few changes of course, lol! I too haven’t blogged much because I haven’t been able to really commit to losing this stupid baby weight, which is keeping me from pretty much all my clothes too. And it doesn’t help that now I’m in my 40s and weight seems to just stick around. Ugh!
But I’ve decided that I’m going to just commit myself to exercise and sensible eating (which I have to do anyway, being diabetic) and lose this weight. I really want to start juicing too! I got a book with all kinds of juicing recipes a while back, and have to try those out.
So in a way I felt better reading your post because it made me feel a lot less alone in the world with what I’m going through. I know you will conquer all your battles, and I’m really looking forward to following your journey!