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Menopause Weight Loss – My Diet Days 11 and 12

We took the weekend off and went to Vancouver Island.  I’d forgotten how beautiful it is on the Island and the people were all so friendly. I had a really tough time sticking to my diet this weekend, but I did manage to make some good choices.  I packed a box of healthy snacks for [...]

Menopause Weight Loss – My Diet Days 9 and 10

Days 9 and 10 have been quite uneventful. Just working out and trying to eat right. I managed 50 minutes on the treadmill last night and you know… I’m starting to feel better. I have more energy and more focus. My skin is also looking a little better. Coupled with my last weigh in, I’m [...]

Menopause Weight Loss – My Diet Day 7

Well day seven is done and I have to say that it was a tough week.  I’m still under the weather with the flu, but I did manage to push myself back on the treadmill today.  I did my regular 40 minutes and burned 280 calories.   I think next week I’m going to bump [...]