Does anyone have any suggestions to help boost metabolism?

Question

@perviousoes anyone have any suggestions to help boost metabolism? I work out almost everyday and sticking to plan. Not good results. I've been deep into menopause for about 5 years so metabolism is very sluggish. anything I can take maybe?  

Answer 1

I’m in hell. I have lost only 6 pounds in almost two months being super strict. I’ve tried EVERYTHING. My metabolism sucks. I am taking HRT and workout. But I am stuck. So awful.  

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@uncovenanted right there with you. @perviouson’t give up. I am not

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@uncovenanted check your thyroid

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@made77 I went to a menopause guru and checked everything. Thyroid is fine my estrogen levels are crazy high.  

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@perviousiane Fusting I’m not! We can do this!  

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I'm in your camp too. it's so frustrating. Hang in there ❤️

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@uncovenanted me too but people assure me when we are through this the weight will drop off lol

Answer 2

I'm menopausal. Keep going. It's natural weight loss slows down however loses happen. My friend at WW is 86 she just lost over a hundred lbs.  

Answer 3

Get enough protein!  

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I don’t know what your exercise plan is but when I doubled my workout time to 45 minutes/ 4 times per week I lost 1 lb per week. @perviouso I like walking that long? No but I need to do it to loose weight

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I have heard/read good things about intermittent fasting? There are apps you can use

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@pyriphlegethon me too.  

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I like going to do exercices in the pool. With aqua size you double the calories burned and it is fun. They say it is more effective then running to burn calories and raise metabolism.  

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@appendicitis tons of fun and hard!  

Answer 7

I went to see a specialist into menopause. It helps a lot. They rebalance our system properly. Good luck

Answer 8

Happy Coffee.  

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What is it exactly please?  

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@dight507 . I will PM you.  

Answer 9

Increase protein & water, drink green tea vs coffee & do HIIT vs low-moderate exercise

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@ridings I love HIIT. It definitely has worked for me.  

Answer 10

I’m with you re: working out and menopause. I also don’t drink - so not much to cut from the diet. It’s worth all the effort to be healthier and it takes a lot of work on WW. Our insides are thanking us.  

Answer 11

What about eating smaller amounts more often thru the day? Maybe it might help fire up your metabolism? If your body thinks it’s starving it will hold on to the weight. Just a thought. You can do this. Menopause is difficult. Mine took 20 years to get through. Now I’m 64 and need to get rid of 90 pounds. So far I’m losing at about 1. 5pounds per week.  

Answer 12

Lift weights

Answer 13

Make sure you don’t have a thyroid issue too.  

Answer 14

Intermittent fasting will help metabolism! You can still eat your WW program. It is simple and easy. Start slowly getting use to it over a 2 week period. It is crazy how effective it is for helping metabolism, stopping muscle loss and makes you feel wonderful (after you get use to it).  

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@perviousebbie Simmons, how long do you fast and how many hours is your window open? I've got the book @perviouselay @perviouson't @perviouseny and am considering IF. It's working for my daughter. She's 44. I'm 70.  

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I fast anywhere between 16-23 hrs. a day. And my eating window is from 8-1 hour a day. I fast at least 16 hours but most days are closer to 18 hours. The longer you do it the better and easier it gets. It was 3 weeks before I saw anything happen. By 5 weeks I felt better than I have in 30 years. Weight loss is an average of 2 lbs a week.  

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I second this. IF for sure.  

Answer 15

Mix it up, eat more points one day and less another. The same with exercise, do more cardio one day or strength or just change the type of exercise. Our bodies adjust to our reglar schedule and stop reacting the way theu did at the start. If I walk three miles a day in an hour after a month or two my body will come to expect that! Same with eating, live on daily points for six days and use some weeklies on day 7 and your body will respond.  

Answer 16

Eat only your daily points for several days. on one day eat your points and extras. works for me. And stay away from starches.  

Answer 17

Are you getting enough protein?  

Answer 18

Cardio minimum 30 minutes five days a week

Answer 19

Add Weights, yoga, and meditation. check your thyroid? Under a lot of stress lately? Change it up.  

Answer 20

5 yrs? You sure your not finished sweetie?  

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@crossbred I'm 10 years into it. So, no she may not be finished. My doctor has confirmed it.  

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@dayflower @uncovenanted OMG!  

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@koester OMG, I had no idea it could last that long. I'm almost 64. My period Stopped around 58 And l gained weight.  

Answer 21

I feel your pain. I am 10 years into menopause. It's just slow and steady. I have started WW with a different mindset this time. I realize it is a marathon and not a sprint. This is a lifestyle change. Going hard and dropping weight fast is not sustainable. I know it's hard but patience will see you through.  

Answer 22

Shake up your routine. @perviouson't do the same routine the same way every day. Even skip a day or two is what I have been told.  

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Make sure you aren’t working out too hard. That can actually increasing your cortisol level.  

Answer 24

I just turned 62 yesterday haven't had a period in 12 years and still get hot flashes

Answer 25

B12 vitamins

Answer 26

Strength training. I'm not talking about trying to bulk up, but work on lean, toned muscles. That can help a lot.