Probably one of the worst things that happens to many of us as we move into then out of menopause is our belly or should I say menopausal belly. More specifical belly fat. How in the world are we supposed to get rid of the menopause belly fat when it’s harder than ever to lose… Read More 10 Ways to Beat Menopausal Belly Fat
We try to eat well. Try to stay active. But is that enough? Unfortunately, no. There are a few more things we need to take a look at as we age. If you’re struggling with your weight, I recommend you read this article next: Has menopause or my hysterectomy stopped me from losing weight? In… Read More 3 changes you should make to your diet if you’re a woman over 50.
Menopause. The word itself can put even the strongest woman on alert. We hear all these horror stories about menopause but really don’t know 100% until we experience it ourselves. Menopause literally means pause in menses. Cessation of our menstrual cycles. That can be a good thing if like me your periods became increasingly more… Read More How menopause changes your body. What can you do about it?
Most of you know my story in that I was having a monthly period until I had my hysterectomy at 53. Mine was a complete hysterectomy including ovaries and cervix. And yes I have been battling weight since. But is it because of my hysterectomy or is it due to the immediate surgical menopause? Most… Read More Why do some women gain weight during menopause?
It never ceases to amaze me that many folks believe that having a hysterectomy will not affect the body in any way. Well let me rephrase that. That having a piece of you literally cut out won’t have any repercussions. I say bull. And I’ll tell you why. Too many years I’ve been focused on… Read More Has my hysterectomy stopped me from losing weight?
A woman’s body is a beautiful thing. Truly incredible in everything it does with grace throughout our lifetimes. And like women themselves, a woman’s body is never just one thing. From childhood to “becoming” a woman to bearing children through menopause, the female body goes through many phases and transitions. I personally think it’s a… Read More What I learned by failing at losing weight after my hysterectomy.
Happy Friday and week after Thanksgiving. I taped this for you right after I opened the door to my back porch and found a big black rat snake. I sure can dance when there is a snake under my feet. Wanted to send you off to the weekend with the thought of focusing on weight… Read More Watch My Snake Dance. Focus On Weight Maintenance
Before I get too far along, I want to tell the guys in our community and that visit our blog that this post will be about women and weight loss after hysterectomy or menopause and may contain TMI or too much information as the letters signify. Yet I know many of you will read this… Read More Weight Loss After Hysterectomy Or Menopause
Tummy. Jelly belly. Muffin top. So many names for a part of our body that most of us struggle with and some of us even hate. Even more difficult? Dealing with these issues after 50 and after menopause. So what can we do to get rid of the jiggling, jelly belly and flatten your tummy?… Read More Exercises To Flatten Your Tummy After 50 & Menopause
