08-08-14, 01:33 PM | ||
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Well, I'm happy to say that I pretty much breezed through menopause. The only thing that really changed with me (despite losing the periods) is that I had pretty bad hot flashes to the point that I felt like the sheets were even burning my skin. I took ZERO meds to help me get through this phase of life. As far as weight gain goes, I did gain a bit of weight during peri-menopause, but I got pretty complacent due to ditching the scale, something that I will never do again. I lost all the of the weight that I gained, plus some, and my weight and body fat percentage is low. Despite my lower back surgeries and being 57, my workouts are still intense and I honestly feel great physically. Granted, I do wake up every morning stiff, but that is due to my fusion. Working out is what keeps my body from falling apart. Anyway, thanks again for this thread. Like the rest of you, I'm thrilled that I no longer have periods to deal with (they were HORRIBLE) and it was definitely not the end of the world for me.
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08-08-14, 01:53 PM | |
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Something else and it might be TMI; I never took any form of birth control and we relied on the rhythm method and pulling out. So the biggest bonus was no longer having to worry about an accidental pregnancy, which of course made this part of our life so much better!
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Laughter is the best medicine. Have you had your daily dose? Walking is Nature's Prozac! Don't let anyone judge you! It's your workout. Sylwia Don't Compare Yourself to somebody else. BE YOUR BEST! Chalene Johnson A Spark of Hope In memory of: Michael Sparkman October 11th, 2001-October 21st, 2008 Hope Fimiani August 26th, 2006-October 13th, 2008 |
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