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Kkowen wrote:Started plant based in January via forks over knives along with 16/8 intermittent fasting. Followed all recipes, lost about 17 pounds felt great. I’m female, age 50, 5’6; 135 lbs.& struggling with menopause. Currently still following FOK or McDougall recipes but am starting to gain weight and look very fat. Belly very flabby and fat upper thighs and butt. Skin looks saggy. I’m not super active right now because work is busy but we try to walk dogs every day. I feel like it’s more hormone than diet but can’t be sure. I don’t know what to change or try different. Tried searching here for menopause and couldn’t sift through the thousands of results Anyone been through this and found the “magic” that helps. My last labs before starting this WOE showed high cholesterol and A1C right on the edge. My Dr. recommended FOK. I know every body is different but feel like there has to be many women out there that have “been there, done that” and have great advice.
f1jim wrote:I agree it's time to log everything. With some history you can compare your intake to your physical activity. This will always tell you why your weight is going up or down. Almost everyone is surprised by logging all food consumed. You will be, too.
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Kkowen wrote:Started plant based in January via forks over knives along with 16/8 intermittent fasting. Followed all recipes, lost about 17 pounds felt great. I’m female, age 50, 5’6; 135 lbs.& struggling with menopause. Currently still following FOK or McDougall recipes but am starting to gain weight and look very fat. Belly very flabby and fat upper thighs and butt. Skin looks saggy. I’m not super active right now because work is busy but we try to walk dogs every day. I feel like it’s more hormone than diet but can’t be sure. I don’t know what to change or try different. Tried searching here for menopause and couldn’t sift through the thousands of results Anyone been through this and found the “magic” that helps. My last labs before starting this WOE showed high cholesterol and A1C right on the edge. My Dr. recommended FOK. I know every body is different but feel like there has to be many women out there that have “been there, done that” and have great advice.
gracezw wrote:Also, how much weight have you gained on this WOE after your losing the initial 17 pounds, and over how long a time? And what ideal weight do you want for yourself?
Many people don't need to watch their daily calories because they feel good about their significantly lowered weights with this WOE. For a few people including me who really strive to reach and maintain their desired ideal weights for other reasons, it is important to track their daily eating carefully.Kkowen wrote:Started plant based in January via forks over knives along with 16/8 intermittent fasting. Followed all recipes, lost about 17 pounds felt great. I’m female, age 50, 5’6; 135 lbs.& struggling with menopause. Currently still following FOK or McDougall recipes but am starting to gain weight and look very fat. Belly very flabby and fat upper thighs and butt. Skin looks saggy. I’m not super active right now because work is busy but we try to walk dogs every day. I feel like it’s more hormone than diet but can’t be sure. I don’t know what to change or try different. Tried searching here for menopause and couldn’t sift through the thousands of results Anyone been through this and found the “magic” that helps. My last labs before starting this WOE showed high cholesterol and A1C right on the edge. My Dr. recommended FOK. I know every body is different but feel like there has to be many women out there that have “been there, done that” and have great advice.
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