“I misplaced 8st with Slimming World through the menopause”

At Slimming World, we perceive that many ladies fear concerning the impact the menopause may have on their weight reduction – and we’re right here to supply recommendation and assist that can assist you obtain and preserve your dream goal weight, whereas managing your menopause signs. 

We surveyed 2,472 Slimming World members who had been both going by the perimenopause or who had already skilled the menopause – right here’s what we discovered: 

• Round 90% of members who had been at present going by perimenopause reported that they had been experiencing signs. The 5 commonest ones had been feeling drained or missing vitality (51%), having issue concentrating (38%) and/or sleeping (37%), reminiscence issues (30%) and a lack of curiosity in intercourse (29%). 
• Within the research, 85% of ladies mentioned that, of their expertise, weight reduction is tougher through the perimenopause and/or after the menopause. 
• Greater than three-quarters (79%) of ladies reported that their physique form modified because of the perimenopause and/or menopause. 
• A powerful 79% of these surveyed had efficiently misplaced weight with Slimming World through the perimenopause or after the menopause. 

Nicola’s story

Slimming World member Nicola Summers (featured in our important picture) misplaced 8st (51kgs) with Slimming World through the menopause. 

Nicola says: “My weight has affected the whole lot, together with my relationships, my well being and my profession. After I discovered that my blood stress was sky-high, I knew that I wanted to shed pounds – however getting into menopause and scuffling with low moods made it really feel much more troublesome. 

After I went alongside to my first group assembly, any nerves I had beforehand rapidly disappeared. The Marketing consultant, Sophie, welcomed me with open arms, and everybody else was so pleasant, too. Now, going to group is the spotlight of my week!  

Inside a couple of weeks I’d misplaced half a stone, and never lengthy after that I obtained my 1st award. I’d rediscovered cooking wholesome meals and I by no means felt like I used to be going with out – if I’d been informed to chop out carbs, I’d’ve discovered it actually troublesome to stay to. 

In lower than two years, I misplaced 8st – and the perfect factor is that it’s staying off for good! My well being has remodeled, and my blood stress is again within the regular vary. My health has improved a lot, too, and I’ve even tried water sports activities for the primary time in my life! 

I made a decision to go on HRT patches to assist with my menopause signs – and whereas they did have an effect on my weight reduction to start with, I saved following the Slimming World plan and the burden began to return off once more.  

It’s my fiftieth birthday subsequent yr and I’m so excited to rejoice. I do know it’s a cliché to say that life begins at 50, however in my case, it feels true.” 

Learn Nicola’s full success story right here

Sue’s story

Slimming World member Sue Sykes discovered that losing a few pounds helped her to handle her menopause signs.

Sue says: “Aged 49 and weighing greater than 20st, I used to be beginning to undergo the menopause and experiencing as much as 20 scorching flushes a day. I used to be on remedy for my blood stress and, in addition to being checked out for coronary heart points, I used to be suggested that I used to be at a excessive danger of growing kind 2 diabetes.  

My physician defined that if I misplaced weight, a variety of the menopause signs I used to be experiencing would possibly enhance. I joined Slimming World in October 2016, and misplaced 9lbs in that first week. It was an actual light-bulb second – this time, I used to be decided I’d shed pounds and maintain it off. 

A yr later, I’d misplaced 4st 8lbs and I used to be undoubtedly getting fewer scorching flushes. I’m positive my three Scottish terriers had been glad I used to be getting fitter, too! Earlier than I misplaced weight, I’d take them on the quickest, shortest walks doable – now I really like taking them on lengthy strolls alongside the seaside. 

Since then, I’ve misplaced a complete of 9st and I weigh a wholesome 11st 1lb. I nonetheless have the occasional scorching flush, however my menopause signs are so significantly better and I’ve hundreds extra vitality. Now, my important ambition is to take pleasure in my more healthy, extra energetic way of life and embrace the brand new me!” 

Learn Sue’s full slimming success story right here

Dr Amanda Avery, Slimming World’s well being and analysis marketing consultant dietitian, says:  

“Each lady’s expertise of the menopause is exclusive. Some girls would possibly face new challenges, which may make the thought of losing a few pounds appear not possible. Reassuringly, proof exhibits that consuming a wholesome, balanced food regimen and sustaining an energetic way of life may help girls to handle signs and shed pounds presently of their lives. For Slimming World members who’re going by the menopause, assist and recommendation is on the market to assist them keep on monitor with their weight reduction whereas managing their signs.” 

Extra for members

We’ve a lot assist out there for our members who’re experiencing the menopause, together with:

• a full checklist of meals and additional recommendation on managing the menopause by food regimen and train on this article
• a particular 7-day menopause menu to assist assist your well being and handle signs right here
• an unique just-for-members menopause podcast

Uncover extra about how Slimming World will provide help to to attain slimming success throughout menopause right here