https://community.qvc.com/t5/Fashion/Seeking-advice-from-ladies-over-50-who-have-lost-weight/m-p/328188#M24079 <P>Hello ladies,</P> <P>Has anyone over 50 who is post menopausal lost weight?</P> <P>I'm having a really hard time right now. I will turn 55 next month and haven't menstrated in 5 years. I've always been able to lose weight on weight watchers, if I truly followed program. The doctor told me a couple of months ago that I really have to get my weight under control for health reasons. Cholesterol is up again, etc..</P> <P>I've never been big on exercise but started a fitness routine about a month or so ago because it's really important to me to be as healthy and fit as possible at this stage in life. I followed WW religiously for 3 or 4 weeks and only lost 2.6 lbs the first week. It was downhill after that, lose .2, gain .2, etc., even with the increased exercise. I've been walking about 1-1/2 to 2 miles per day, going to dance class once a week, even signed up for a hula hoop class once a week because it's supposed to be a great low impact cardio workout.</P> <P>After 3-4 weeks on program, and not really losing weight, I got frustrated and have been overeating the past week or two. I know that's not a solution. I have actually kept up the exercise and plan to continue to do so.</P> <P>I'm not sure why I'm not losing. I've been on thyroid medication for several years but my levels are fine and I've not had a problem losing weight since I went on meds.</P> <P>Perhaps I need to totally revamp my diet. Maybe I've reached the point in life where I have to cut back on carbs and really stick to healthier choices. I usually eat fat free greek yogurt for breakfast with a skim latte &amp; sometimes fruit, a sandwich for lunch (I've cut out snack type foods, i.e. baked chips during the day), dinner is usually chicken, steak, lean pork, etc. with a big salad using a little olive oil for good fat, sometimes a potato, if I have enough points.. I do allow myself a couple of cookies or low fat ice cream after dinner. </P> <P>This has always worked for me in the past, if I stayed within my WW points, but maybe I need to do something different now. Any suggestions?</P> Tue, 28 May 2013 01:36:25 GMT denese0628 2013-05-28T01:36:25Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Fashion/Seeking-advice-from-ladies-over-50-who-have-lost-weight/m-p/328188#M24079 <P>Hello ladies,</P> <P>Has anyone over 50 who is post menopausal lost weight?</P> <P>I'm having a really hard time right now. I will turn 55 next month and haven't menstrated in 5 years. I've always been able to lose weight on weight watchers, if I truly followed program. The doctor told me a couple of months ago that I really have to get my weight under control for health reasons. Cholesterol is up again, etc..</P> <P>I've never been big on exercise but started a fitness routine about a month or so ago because it's really important to me to be as healthy and fit as possible at this stage in life. I followed WW religiously for 3 or 4 weeks and only lost 2.6 lbs the first week. It was downhill after that, lose .2, gain .2, etc., even with the increased exercise. I've been walking about 1-1/2 to 2 miles per day, going to dance class once a week, even signed up for a hula hoop class once a week because it's supposed to be a great low impact cardio workout.</P> <P>After 3-4 weeks on program, and not really losing weight, I got frustrated and have been overeating the past week or two. I know that's not a solution. I have actually kept up the exercise and plan to continue to do so.</P> <P>I'm not sure why I'm not losing. I've been on thyroid medication for several years but my levels are fine and I've not had a problem losing weight since I went on meds.</P> <P>Perhaps I need to totally revamp my diet. Maybe I've reached the point in life where I have to cut back on carbs and really stick to healthier choices. I usually eat fat free greek yogurt for breakfast with a skim latte &amp; sometimes fruit, a sandwich for lunch (I've cut out snack type foods, i.e. baked chips during the day), dinner is usually chicken, steak, lean pork, etc. with a big salad using a little olive oil for good fat, sometimes a potato, if I have enough points.. I do allow myself a couple of cookies or low fat ice cream after dinner. </P> <P>This has always worked for me in the past, if I stayed within my WW points, but maybe I need to do something different now. Any suggestions?</P> Tue, 28 May 2013 01:36:25 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Fashion/Seeking-advice-from-ladies-over-50-who-have-lost-weight/m-p/328188#M24079 denese0628 2013-05-28T01:36:25Z