i think my metabolism has slowed down!

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Registered: 04-11-2003
i think my metabolism has slowed down!
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Wed, 05-31-2006 - 11:09pm

Hi everyone ... I have never posted to this board before, but I've been reading a little and it seems very supportive.

I'm 35, and over the past couple of years I've gained about 15-20 pounds. Prior to now, I was always a fairly slim person and whenever I gained a few pounds here or there I had no problem taking it off quickly once I decided to. Well, this doesn't seem to be the case any longer! Although I've lost about 5 pounds or so since Christmas time, I feel kind of appalled that it's taken me months to do that! (I used to be able to lose 5 pounds in a week, no problem.) Could my metabolism suddenly slow down like this in the course of just a couple years?

I really enjoy walking and I have recently started doing yoga several times a week, which I really like. (In the past, other than walking, I never exercised). I feel stronger and slightly more toned, but I have not actually lost any weight. Is this not enough exercise to boost my metabolism? I'm confused because I feel like I'm not eating that much. I don't count calories, but I do watch what I eat.

I drink a whole lot of diet Pepsi ... it is a total addiction. Could that be causing my metabolism to slow down?

Any thoughts are appreciated!

carriebgirl

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Registered: 08-28-2004
Sun, 06-04-2006 - 2:58pm
You may ask your Doctor to test your hormone levels (estrogen, testerone, and progesterone). I am also 35 and was having trouble losing weight as well as feeling sluggish and irritable. It turns out that my progesterone was very low. Progesterone is the 'feel good, look good' hormone and that this can happen around 35 as women begin to reach perimenopause. Another name for this is 'estrogen dominance'. You can find out more information at www.salivatest.org. This may not be the case for you, but with my doctor's help I've added a small dosage progesterone cream and am feeling/looking much better. Again, only do this with the proper testing and guidance of a qualified medical professional.
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Registered: 04-11-2003
Sun, 06-04-2006 - 3:34pm

Thank you for that information, goldie ... I'll check out the link you provided. I just saw my doctor 3 days ago and told her my concerns about my metabolism but she didn't mention anything about hormonal levels, just attributed it to my being 35. I don't feel irritable or sluggish, though, just like the weight takes a looooong time to come off. I'm glad the progesterone cream is helping you.


Thanks, I appreciate the info!


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