I'm 45 and am showing signs of the dreaded "mental-pause". Although I've never been pregnant, the waistline is determined to be a large part of my life. I lost 53 lbs in 2014 - 2015. Sadly, I've gained 19 back. All while going to a personal trainer and eating quite well. Ok not that well. I tend to get very tired in the evenings and eat a bowl of cereal. Ok I've gotten a little lazy too. I do NOT walk as much as I should. Despite all that, my doctor said the poochy is from the "change". Not cool. But nobody has the power to change that. So what types of exercises do you recommend that I could do to keep the belly bulge at bay especially since this is just perimenopause ... which means it isn't even full blown yet!
Answered by Roman Footnick
First get your mind right. You need to focus on being grateful for the success you've had, and focus on willingness to overcome anything that comes your way. Otherwise, act like a victim, give up, blame circumstances, and have a pity party for the next 30 years.So if you are willing to quit the drama, and get serious and honest with yourself then I can help.
Trainers are worthless for weight loss if the trainee is not willing to control what they consume.
Your body shape is 75-85% based on diet. So the good news is the ball is in your court. The bad news is it's still you holding the ball... what are you willing to do?
If you are willing to control the food you eat, rather than letting food control you - then all will be better.
If your trainer had you on the diet that got you down 53 lbs, then go back to him/her and apologize for being a weak willed human, and devote yourself to their regimen again.
If that person isn't there to help, then I suggest a ketogenic diet which you can find alllllllll over the internet. 70% calories from fat, 20% from protein, 10% or less for carbohydrates.
It may be difficult and awkward in the beginning, but if you stay consistent it will become easy and enjoyable.
What we do daily, becomes habit... if we just keep doing it. That goes for the good and bad behaviors.
So be grateful... you've got the freedom to choose, make the right move.
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