I am 52 and I lost weight after menopause-- about 25 pounds!
I did stop taking Paxil, which may have contributed to my weight loss.
I went from a size 12 petite to a size 4 to 6 petite or lower in size, depending upon the clothing manufacturer AFTER menopause.
I breezed through menopause -- my GYN said I was in the minority. She could not believe I had no symptoms except a lighter and then no menstrual flow.
I expected all these bad things might happen to my body, but I did not have a hot flash or excessive bleeding at all.
My skin and hair are better than ever -- my hair is thicker and my skin glows. I did HRT for 5 years due to some osteopenia, but I stopped taking them after the 5 year point.
I now only take Actonel.
For the past month, I have stopped doing a lot of cardio every day. I alternate an all cardio day with a heavy weight day. I strongly recommend the Gym Style workouts.
I remember from "20 Questions about Fitness" the statement that said without weight training and doing only cardio, you lose valuable muscles. Muscles truly rev up metabolism.
Right now, I am not doing any circuit training. I was sacrificing heavy lifting for circuits because I was such a cardio lover.
I don't own a scale, but I know I've dropped at least another size since focusing on lifting just as much, if not more, than cardio.
And I don't exist on green leaves and yams. I avoid processed meats because I never have liked them (except for bacon and now I do not eat pork).
I had a great Ahi tuna salad at the Outback last evening. It was very light, filled me up and I can't wait to have another!
I did have a regular Coke (with refills) because I refuse to give up everything I enjoy.
I wish you all the best in reaching your goals!
Cheers!
Amy