Well, here in cyber land, I can admit it...I am getting FAT. Maybe FAT stands for Frustrated and Tubby; maybe Fabulous and terrific????
I blame this all on Prevention Magazine. A couple of weeks ago I read an article and it referred to my particular age bracket as being in perimenopause! Wha?????? I am not pleased to have anyting about me having anything even vaguely resembling that "meno" word attched to it. Well, I ran out and bought the suggested vitamins to combat this insidious attacker and somehow, something in me clicked and I became one eating machine. I realize there is no scientific basis for this but I just know it was Prevention Mag and that perimeno. comment. I have probably gained 10 pounds in the last couple of weeks. YIKES! My small children are now afraid of being still for too long...Mommy might need a snack.
My best friend has become Little Debbie and I tell you it is amazing how supportive she is! So, this morning I made a trip to Target and picked up some little yellow dumb bells (theoretically to work on my old lady arms before they catch a west wind and I find myself in California) and an exercise DVD for Belly, Butt & Thighs. My butt isn't much really bigger but I swear it is lower! My thighs could use some firming to be sure...especially noticeable when my dear daughter and her teen-age friends are all around in their little no cellulite bodies... but ultimately it is my gut that needs the work. Prevention Magazine said this was a definite struggle caused by this mysterious perimenopause.
Prevention Magazine....blah, blah, blah.
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I've been working on "menopause" issues for awhile now. I go from being ice cold in 75 degree weather to burning up in 35 degree weather. Some of it is my thyroid, or what's left of it.
ReplyDeleteI joined Weight Watchers online and have lost some. But it's coming off slow. Good luck with the arm thing, and let me know what works.
I feel your pain, I am guessing you are thirtysomething like me. I have gained sixty pounds in the five years I have been married. I don't eat a lot, I just stopped exercising cold turkey when we got married. I think that at our age it's important to get rid of the excess just to be healthier. But I don't want to be skinny, it's not a good look. Maybe we can all do it together! :)
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