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  • Infidelity is never the solution for a troubled marriage - Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneInfidelity is never the solution for a troubled marriageChicago TribuneShe says it's menopause. I say that's not it. Who's right, and can we have a regular sex life again? A: While menopause can affect a woman's sex life — for example, she will cease producing natural lubrication and so intercourse may be painful — this ... […]
  • Menopause Myths On Weight Gain And Age Disspelled - Huffington Post (blog)
    Menopause Myths On Weight Gain And Age DisspelledHuffington Post (blog)There are 50 million menopausal women in America and yet, menopause is still considered a taboo topic. Many women know that it is an inevitable part of life -- a phase that they can't escape, no matter how hard they try -- but they do try to escape it ... […]
  • Valentine's Day: Crank the Heat Up! - Huffington Post
    Valentine's Day: Crank the Heat Up!Huffington PostSex can be painful for women in perimenopause and menopause, but there are ways around that (see "Time For a Lube Job")! Focus on the prize -- weight loss, a stronger immune system, slower aging and stress relief are only a few benefits of sex. […]
  • The truth behind 'male menopause' - WJXT Jacksonville
    The truth behind 'male menopause'WJXT JacksonvilleIt has long been thought to be only a female problem, however menopause is also affecting America's aging male population. "Male menopause" or Andropause is an inevitable but unwelcome change brought on by a drop in male hormone levels. […]
  • Why middle-aged women are prone to HIV - Hindustan Times
    Hindustan TimesWhy middle-aged women are prone to HIVHindustan TimesAdditionally, as ageing occurs, physiological changes due to menopause such as the thinning of vaginal walls make it more susceptible for a woman to contract a virus. Medications that would be used to treat an STD or HIV become hard for a woman to ...Surprising Group of Women Has a High Risk […]
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Weight loss during peri-menopause

Have you noticed a few extra inches around your middle since you began peri-menopause? Well I have. Ever since I turned 35 I’ve have a spare tire around my middle that I can’t seem to lose. I finally decided that I’ve had enough and am going to seriously try and get myself back into shape. I’ve tried many times before, and did really well… for a while. This time is different. I’m 40 and I’m worried that if I don’t try and take better care of my body now, it will get too far out of control and I’ll just keep getting bigger and my self confidence will get lower and lower. As of right now, I have about 40 lbs that I need to lose…

May 25th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: My Personal Menopause Journal and Diet | Leave a comment