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Inbetweenies - not skinny, not fat, need to lose around a stone ...

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Jaks 9 Jul 11:21am, 9 Jul 2025 12,491 posts	Quote Pin Jaks Have you been checked out at the docs as sudden bloatedness could have an underlying cause. Well done Night owl and LindsD.
geordiegirl 9 Jul 11:33am, 9 Jul 2025 29,208 posts	Quote Pin geordiegirl I have been going to the doctors with abdominal issues for the past 15 months, I have an appointment in November to see a consultant. Its the bloating that is getting me down some days its ok other days I could pass as 7m pregnant if not for the fact I'm too old to be.
geordiegirl 9 Jul 11:33am, 9 Jul 2025 29,209 posts	Quote Pin geordiegirl Its got worse since my op
EvilPixie 9 Jul 11:45am, 9 Jul 2025 70,109 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie I’d say do nothing until you see the consultant Otherwise it’s case of cutting 1 thing out for 2+ weeks at a time to see if that changes things eg breadth wheat of any kind Also rather than daily calories think about a weekly average? It could be stress related too Or you stop looking at calories and go “eating what I eat makes me stay the same so make small changes”
geordiegirl 9 Jul 11:47am, 9 Jul 2025 29,210 posts	Quote Pin geordiegirl I do work on a weekly average. Just frustrating more than anything.
Gobi 9 Jul 1:18pm, 9 Jul 2025 82,599 posts	Quote Pin Gobi @geordiegirl - I'm going to say what a few others must be thinking. Are you under eating ? Sub 1500 i think your body may be in constant starvation mode! @EvilPixie hello 👋
Ness 9 Jul 1:37pm, 9 Jul 2025 52,155 posts	Quote Pin Ness It sounds tough @geordiegirl sorry I can't offer any advice to help. Forgot to check in last weekend. My weight was up slightly but I suspect it was just a blip after changing diet and routine. Will check again this weekend and make changes if necessary.
Non-runner 9 Jul 1:58pm, 9 Jul 2025 1,221 posts	Quote Pin Non-runner I think it’s pretty impossible for a post menopausal woman to not have a belly, especially if that’s also familial fat distribution. Mine has certainly grown whilst fat distribution in other places has reduced or stayed the same. It would only go if I totally starved myself which I’m not prepared to do at post 60. So, I have to eat healthily and put up with it most days and wear a pair of shaping pants for a tight frock or a forgiving top if going out. I don’t like it but trying to be realistic at an older age.
geordiegirl 9 Jul 8:28pm, 9 Jul 2025 29,217 posts	Quote Pin geordiegirl I think that is going to be me too NR, my grandmother, mum and 2 female aunties (mam’s family who I’m def shaped like) had that apple shape. I think I’ve noticed it more post op, I did get to a shape I was happier with during lockdown but I had massively increased exercise now it’s the norm and while I’m increasing it’s not back to the last 3 year levels. I don’t know I buy into the starvation mode thing @Gobi but I have in the past joined SW/WW and had to eat more so my default is cut calories. I do add alcohol calories at weekends but I also drop a meal, as we tend to have brunch over breakfast & lunch. There’s obviously room for improvement but work and non work life are maxed out at the moment. Maybe a job for retirement and hopefully everyone can just say ‘not working obviously suits you’ 🤣 When the tummy doesn’t bloat I’m largely happy enough with where I am so that does suggest it’s not all in my control. Thanks for listening to my grumps I’ll be happier next week!
Gobi 10 Jul 10:16am, 10 Jul 2025 82,604 posts	Quote Pin Gobi 11 st 10(74.4kgs) and a positive start just by improving evening habits since returning from France. Ironically lightest I've been this year which says how bad I've been!!