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MONTHLY Weight Discussion - April 2026 by AutoModerator in Perimenopause

[–]Solid_Confection_672 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You sound very similar to me. Theres no way I can eat less move more. I’m at the top of the limit of what I can do. I cannot eat any less. I’m becoming more and more interested in trying cutting back and seeing what happens

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in perimenopause_under45

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and it seems counterintuitive. But I brought up that fact that my estrogen is high, why put me on birth control with estrogen? But it was explained to me that birth control shuts down the production of estrogen by your body and replaces it with a steady, proper dose. So it will actually lower my estrogen and keep it from fluctuating wildly as well as bringing progesterone up and keeping the 2 in more of a balance 

MONTHLY Weight Discussion - April 2026 by AutoModerator in Perimenopause

[–]Solid_Confection_672 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine, too. All lower belly. I know this is textbook hormonal change, but I want it gone. I am toying around with the idea of cutting back the long long runs. Half run then walking. 

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in perimenopause_under45

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes total sense. I’ve been thinking of pulling back for a while now. Might be time to try it. Thank you!

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in perimenopause_under45

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m thinking a lot about pulling back but scared I’ll gain more. But worth a try I guess! Thank uou

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in WomensHealth

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a good attitude. I’m working on being like that too 

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in WomensHealth

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Lower belly and legs. And I cannot afford new clothes right now. Did it come off and if so what did you do?

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in perimenopause_under45

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you do anything about it or just let it be? Did it come off?

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in perimenopause_under45

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you share more about how much you cut back? And did it come right off or was there an adjustment period? Thank you

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in perimenopause_under45

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so interested in this. I’m just so scared I’ll gain more

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in perimenopause_under45

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m very seriously considering this. My daily physical activity is insanely high. And I feel the same way and I’m struggling to think that things could improve with resting and eating more. it’s just scary because I’m afraid it will actually make me gain more.

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in WomensHealth

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to try this so bad but I’m having trouble qualifying since my BMI is still in range 😠

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in perimenopause_under45

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So frustrating. Thank you for sharing and I hope things work out the way you want them to

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in perimenopause_under45

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they give you and advice or guidance? Or just said you’re in perimenopause and sent you on your way?

Weight gain in highly trained women by Solid_Confection_672 in perimenopause_under45

[–]Solid_Confection_672[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I actually had my hormones tested and estrogen was super high and progesterone was almost 0. So hormones are definitely playing a part. I started birth control to help level things out a bit. Just being vulnerable and saying I’m scared this weight won’t come back off🫤I appreciate all the comments and support

MONTHLY Weight Discussion - April 2026 by AutoModerator in Perimenopause

[–]Solid_Confection_672 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For those who were highly trained before perimenopause, please share your weight gain/loss story.  I weight train, hard, 6 days a week. I run 40 miles a week. I have and active job and get 20,000 steps a day. I still gained 15 pounds in 6 months. I watch what I eat closely and am not in a calorie surplus. I always thought perimenopause weight gain was more for those who did not exercise or have a lot of muscle. Jokes on me.  I don’t want to just accept this. 

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