This woman shares her story where she lost significantly lost over 50-55kgs in almost an year dealing with menopause simultaneously.
Weight loss journeys are subjective. Weight loss journeys are individuals’ narrative towards a healthier life. A weight loss routine that may work for one person, may not be the ideal route for another. It require a whole level of physical, emotional and mental investment. This is the story Sue Sykes, now, a 57-year old woman who lost a tremendous amount of weight in over an year. She is a testament to the fact that age knows no bar. Dealing with menopause, Sykes shares an inspiring real life weight loss journey. Hailing from Bournemouth, she lost over 50-55 kgs in approximately an year at the age of 56.
Weight loss in women deals with different challenges altogether. Especially, when going through menopause. It becomes a task to lose weight with menopause but Sykes is a living example that nothing is impossible.
Weight loss journey with menopause – diet and more
Sharing her story with Daily Star, she said, ” Seven years ago, in October 2016, I made a decision that would change the rest of my life. Aged 49 and weighing over 20st, I was starting to go through the menopause and experiencing between 15 and 20 hot flushes a day.”
“They would come on so quickly, starting in my chest and rising upwards until I felt as if sweat was dripping off my head. I don’t think my weight helped as I would overheat so quickly, and I would get night sweats.
“I started to experience mood swings and I always felt sluggish too – every afternoon I’d feel like I needed a sugar fix. I was on medication for my blood pressure and as well as being checked out for heart issues, I was advised that I was at a high risk of type 2 diabetes.”
According to Slimming World, Sue ate oats with yogurt, mushrooms, poached eggs etc for breakfast. Smoked salmon salad made her lunch meal while chargrilled chicken with new potatoes and green beans, with a bowl of berries covered in fat-free Greek yogurt for afters was her dinner.
Consistency and dedication is the key to weight loss and a healthier and fit lifestyle.