06-16-12, 08:12 AM | |
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I didn't like my menopause muffin top and promptly got rid of it! I had several endocrine issues going on, and my NP has done a wonderful job helping me feel better with hormone therapy.
Hormone therapy is not for everyone; lots of folks here have navigated menopause successfully without them; hopefully they'll talk about their experiences. A woman's body handles glucose differently during and after menopause; we stop responding to insulin as efficiently as we once did, the carbohydrates we eat are not utilized as efficiently as before, so the glucose ends up on our midsections. This is a very simplified explanation, btw. The end result, however, is that most women probably need to cut down on or change the nature of the carbohydrates that we eat after menopause. My advice is to educate yourself about menopause and the endocrine system; the first book I recommend is "The Wisdom of Menopause" by Christine Northrop. When I started the book, I thought her ideas were a little too extreme for my tastes, but then she gets into a pretty comprehensive explanation of the physiology of menopause. She also talks about non-hormone treatments for menopause such as plant-based phytoestrogens and supplements: http://www.amazon.com/The-Wisdom-Men...ords=menopause Another author is Suzanne Somers; I thought this woman was absolutely nutty, had no scientific training and didn't know what she was talking about, then I started reading her books. Yes, she has some strong opinions, they're not always correct, IMO, but she has definitely done her research and collaborated with some of the top minds in medicine to support her arguments. I'm not going to recommend any specific books because I am beginning to run out of time and her work is this subject is so well known. I'm never ever going to inject estrogen into my girl parts and probably won't have the opportunity to have a stem cell neck-lift, but I have learned a lot about hormones, diet, and exercise from her. Thank you, Suzanne Somers! I don't think belly fat is considered healthy. A little muffin top probably doesn't put you at risk, especially since you are at a below-normal weight, but there are plenty of ways to supply estrogen without it. Hope this helps! I'm looking forward to reading what the other folks say-there's a lot of wisdom here at VF!
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06-16-12, 12:00 PM | |
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Woodstock NY
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I never had a muffin top until well past menopause. So I can't blame it on that--at least I can't. I found that working out with Ellen and TA has really helped with the obliques. I still have belly fat tho. Recently I have started watching what I eat and that has really helped. I am on a mission now to get rid of it and plan on doing TA's PP as often as possible and walking often with Leslie--a couple of miles a day every day. I know it can be done!
I know that because this winter when I was sick in bed for a month and barely eating I lost it completely. My stomach was totally flat by the time I was on my feet again. Last edited by PhyllisG; 06-16-12 at 12:04 PM. Reason: adding a comment |
06-17-12, 10:15 AM | ||
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Here's a very informative podcast with Dr. David and the author of "The Paleo Solution". http://robbwolf.com/2011/08/30/the-p...on-episode-95/ I know I'm in the early stages of menopause, so far, my mid section is staying flat and trim. I switched to a grain-free lifestyle a year ago and have found this to be my magic formula. Interestingly enough, my migraine doctor recommended this well known doc in my area for bioidentical hormone therapy; and this doctor recommends a low carb lifestyle with hormone therapy. I have noticed looser skin, but my abs are lean. |
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