Comments on: Menopause: A change of bodymind & weight gain

By: Body thinker

Body thinker — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:14:26 +0000

I have a expression at Movements Afoot, containment contentment. With concentration where the pelvic floor bones are, I only move to the place of connection. Before as a dancer, I would push mobility which as led to my sacral issues. Even when I take yoga, I pull back and use many props to not overstretch. I love Yoga for the standing work and full body movement.

The weight issue is so frustrating. In the last few months, I have been regularly doing aerobics, eating well, cutting out most drinking of wine and exercising almost everyday with my Pilates teachers at the studio. Not a single pound has shed.

By: Lynda Lippin

Lynda Lippin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:22:28 +0000

Leslie, I went through sudden drug and then surgery induced menopause at 27 and my body hasn’t been the same since. Now at 42 I weigh more, my joints hurt with high impact exercise, and I have the same response to yoga if I stretch too much. Pilates is the one constant that keeps me solid, mobile, centered, and pain free. I still wish I could maintain a lower weight

By: Rita

Rita — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:38:12 +0000

Hi, I noticed a very good article on menopause, symptoms due to it and the way to overcome using HRT therapy. Hope it is useful.

http://www.kanbal.com/index.php?/Disease/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt-post-menopause.html

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:23:45 +0000

I’m 51 and running successfully for the first time in my life. I credit pilates and the Pose Method of running for my success. Here’s the link to the website for the Pose Method: http://www.posetech.com/. Good Luck!

By: Claudia

Claudia — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:39:58 +0000

Leslie,

Nordic walking burns more calories than regular walking and is easy on the knees.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:04:25 +0000

I hear you! If you are interested in taking a more natural approach to aging/menopause, etc., I’ve found the womentowomen site to be really good. It’s part of the clinic that was founded by, among others, Dr. Christiane Northrup (Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom). Here’s something I always pass along — a Test Your Menopause I.Q. Test: http://www.womentowomen.com/community/survey/testyourmenopauseiq.aspx

Good luck!