help with weight loss, i'm 47 and gaining weight?

Question

i lost 40 pounds within the last 6 years. i did weight watchers lost 20 and then couldn't lose anymore. took trimspa (i know, bad) and lost another 20. kept up with the excersise and watching what i eat and i've gained about 8-9 pounds in the last year. i'm 5'2 or 3 weighed this morning at 150. i started at 182.5 at WW. gradually it's been creeping up. i've been steadily at 145 and now it's at 150. i haven't had a period since october and it's been coming early or skipping a month here or there. i don't know what to do. i can't go out and buy new clothes and nothing seems to work. help

Answer 1

Cut the intake of sugared drinks, fats and salt, and double your excessive (but in a slow pace).

Answer 2

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I've lost 17 pounds in 12 days, I'm just concerned that I'm losing too much weight, too quickly. I will admit I haven't followed the guide exactly. I'm not sticking perfectly to the listed foods and meal plans (but mostly) and doing very little exercise, but the weight keeps flying off.

It clearly works and if I'd followed it exactly I think it would scare the living daylights out of me because of the amount that I'd lose. So thanks again for the information. I've never purchased anything like this before because they are usually full of trash, but 3WD has been a pleasant surprise.

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Answer 3

Sorry to say but as we (women) get older and closer to menopause our metabolism does seem to slow down. I'm sure our hormones have an affect on weight also. It could also depend of whether or not you take any medications that could be causing you to retain weight. How much exercise you do also helps keep the weight off. It is a struggle for older women. Try cutting out bread and empty carbs when you can. Stay away from calorie laden soft drinks. Eat several small meals a day instead of 3 big ones. Good luck!

Answer 4

Do not go for a diet fad, all our bodies are different, so why follow the same diet for all of them? Here are some tips to help you lose weight!

Drink at least 8 glasses of cold water every day. Cold water actually uses up calories because your body can't use the water when it is too cold, so it uses energy to heat it up.

*Stop drinking soda and sugary juices all together, they do nothing but harm your body.

*Eat smaller meals, but more meals throughout the day. Never skip a meal, because you skip a meal, overeat at the next meal, feel bad, skip another meal, overeat again, ect. DOES NOT WORK!

*Veggies and fruits are your friends! Plus, eating pomigranite (the actual fruit) can curb your appetite, plus it will take you a full hour to pick out all that stuff in the actual fruit :)

*When you eat, be sure to sit up straight and have a little pillow on your lower back. This will help your brain realize it is full. It takes the brain 15-20 minutes to realize you are full!

*When you eat, take 3 bites, a sip of cold water, 3 bites, sip of cold water. This will help your brain realize it is full.

*Get smaller plates and smaller knives and forks. Why? Studies show that a group of people with big bowls and giant spoons will eat TONS of ice cream before full. While people who have little bowls and need to eat the ice cream with tiny sample spoons still eat that little bowl of ice cream, and they feel satisfied and full!

Answer 5

Many people ask me how they can slim down. I recommend that people eat right and exercise. However, if they would like a little "help", I suggest using natural Hoodia (it's important to note that not all Hoodia works well, even if the bottle says "pure" or "standard").

The Hoodia sold at http://tinyurl.com/y389on is in my opinion the best Hoodia on the market. It's pure, has no side effects, and they give you a free 15 day sample (there is a $7.99 shipping and handling charge, but they also give you free recipe and diet guides). Fantastic results have been seen with this particular Hoodia.

Answer 6

A great site that helps me, www.myfooddiary.com. Very cool, only $9 a month (way cheaper than TrimSpa or WW, I have tried them both). Try it out and good luck!

Answer 7

My wife lost 40 lbs via self hypnosis CD. She listens to it as she falls asleep at bedtime. I was skeptical, but the scales don't lie. Those yo-yo diets really tear up your body, so you look good, but are sick. You will just have to surf websites for the CD that you like. Incidentally unlike other diets, she isn't struggling, in a bad mood, she just basically forgets to eat those snack things that don't taste that great anymore. Happy New Years, chow

Answer 8

You're probably pre-menopausal... I am only 40 and have been going through similar changes. I eat very little but keep packing on the lbs... Maybe consult your family MD. They can make healthy reccomendations and perhaps direct you to a nutritionist who can help, modify your diet, so that your metabolism speeds up....

Answer 9

Eat more fruits and veggies. Exercise becomes a must when we reach this middle age phase and don't be discouraged when you can't lose it quickly. Our bodies are like us - slowing down some. Don't set your goals to a Barbie Doll figure either... look fit and not flabby - you'll feel as sexy and great! Happy New Year!

Answer 10

your physique have been given used to eating much less so it bogged down and didnt burn off as lots energy as before in case you had in simple terms stayed like which you prod does no longer of gained or lost weight the 5 pounds is in basic terms a ask your self on your physique and could prob pass away