But unfortunately, it's true azmom. Our metabolisim DOES slow down as we get ummm, older. And it's just gonna get worse from here on in. If we were to eat & exercise the same exact way year after year, we would gain weight as we get older, because, uh-huh - our metabolism slows down.

I am 44, formerly morbidly obese (for close to 20 years), in full blown menopause and all of 5 feet tall. Actually, I'm about 4 feet 11 1/2 inches. I simply do not require, sadly, many calories to sustain myself. When I am in losing mode, I *aim* for under 1200 calories. 1100 is where I end up most days. And that's with lots of exercise. My maintenace calories are not much more. That's not what I like mind you, but that's the facts.

I make my calories count. They are highly nutritious. I go to the doctor often and have my blood taken often. The only vitamin I am deficient in, is Vitamin D. Which is very common. My hair and nails are in the best shape they've ever been. And so is the rest of me.

I really believe when *they* speak of never going under 1200 calories, it is a "general" rule. For the "average" person. I am by no means average. I'm way under average, if nothing else, in height alone, not to mention all those other factors I've got going against me.

Robin, I definitely hear ya!

I guess what I meant was is that I don't want to settle and become complacent with a slow metabolism and not continue to fight against it and work my butt off with both exercise and clean (low-cal) eating! I have seen ALOT of ladies our age, just give in to it!


I have seen all of your pics and you're so inspirational! Personally, I have never felt better or more fit in my life. Believe me...there is lots of loose skin after having 3 kids but I got some serious muscle under there too!

Mid-life aint so bad...I certainly would not want to be 20 again (but maybe I'd take my body at 20!!!!)

What? This is an option?? No one told me

I hear you. For sure, complacency is NOT an option. This is the time to kick it into high gear in fact. What other choice is there? Our metabolisims may be slowing, but WE don't have to.