I know it is harder to lose weight post-menopause but when does that "harder" part kick in?
I started this journey back in February 2010 right after I turned 52. No signs of menopause to speak of. I've been losing weight pretty good - 10 pounds a month - on 1500 calories a day and very moderate exercise so I think I'm pretty lucky!
May and August I had two TOMs which is very unusual for me but someone in some topic here said that's pretty common when you are losing weight as your body has extra estrogen released from fat cells. Sounds reasonable.
Today I had my first hot flashes so I must be in some stage of menopause. I'm thinking I should maybe go in for that physical I've been putting off for a few years. Sort of get a baseline...
But is my weightloss mojo going to keep on a for a while like it has been? Or will I see a slow down fairly soon? Does your metabolism only slow down post-menopause or does the slow down start right at the very beginning? What have the rest of you experienced?
thanks!