RESEARCH UPDATE - How to Lose Weight After Menopause

It's time for another research update! In this week's Vlog, I present more findings from our Research Program and share a study that we recently published in Current Developments in Nutrition addressing weight loss success as we age. Watch to hear all about it.
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[@MelodyProsser]

If food balances hormones - and you now have a study that proves it does - this will be great news for nutritionists and those who have been saying this since forever. Hopefully now the medical community will train doctors on nutrition.

[@kyahgirl1360]

Great VLOG Susan. When I started BLE, the first weight I lost was that ‘menopausal tire’ around my waist. I am 61 and have been in menopause for about three years. Also, when I lost the first 30 pounds I went through a three month phase of perimenopausal symptoms like insomnia and hot flashes. My theory is that all that fat I burned off had some estrogen stores that were released and upset the applecart. I eventually leveled out. Thank you for a wonderful program.

[@valarietolle8583]

Interesting comment ….I’m experiencing the hot flashes and just praying my “ tire” will flatten👍😂. I’m almost 2 month eating bright. Been in menopause for about 8 years. In those 8 years I have cut out soda, breads, fast food, and decreased sugar and flour with NO results. Of course I was not consistent and would binge eat sweet treats. BLE is my next effort to lose #80! Thanks for your comment…it gives me hope💪🏻👍❤️☮️

[@kyahgirl1360]

@@valarietolle8583 I’m really glad my comment was helpful because I debated about making it (you know: is it TMI? Is it relevant?). Best wishes on your BLE journey.

[@catherinebell122]

Excellent news! Makes perfect sense and adds power to BLE lifestyle ❤️

[@fitfreedom]

Hello lovely! Immediately subscribed when I watched this video. I get so excited when I see other women talking about menopause. It's such a taboo subject and needs us women to normalize this sort of conversation. So thankyou for being a pioneer of this movement. Cant wait to see more

[@Brightlineeating]

Thank you and welcome! 🥰

[@patsyclarkrealestatepatsys7622]

🍒. I am so impressed with the Brightline Team. I am ready to start this program.

[@Brightlineeating]

We're here with open arms when you're ready! 🥰

[@dutch_oma1453]

Wow! This is amazing!

[@tjrothausen]

Bless you for this!!!

[@char-su9vu]

That is really awesome!!

[@balancedlifeisbest7223]

Excellent weekly Vlog Susan! I do have a question. While you indicated the study shows no significant weight loss different between the age groups, did you also undertake as part of the study/analysis if there was a significant weight loss difference between the different camps of WOE, i.e. meat / fish eaters weight loss compared to those plant based, all age groups and also for post menopausal? Curious on this aspect.

[@jenniferhayes3396]

I would like to see that breakdown as well. I was also curious about how much weight each age group needed to lose. Meaning, did the older age categories, in general, have more weight to lose (started boot camp at a higher weight) than the younger groups, and could that be a factor in all age groups losing the same percentage of body weight? I love research and appreciate you sharing these results, Susan!

[@Brightlineeating]

Hi there! Unfortunately, we haven't conducted analysis on weight loss across those eating groups, but we will certainly look into that for the future! 🧡

[@Brightlineeating]

Hi Jennifer. Percentage body weight accounts for what their starting weight is, so this should impact or bias the results. In other words, the result that there was no significant difference in weight loss across age groups account for differences in starting weight for different groups/individuals. 🧡

[@StacySanseverino]

Amazing!

[@LadyLovelyLox777]

Whoah!!!! That is AMAZING….

[@Brightlineeating]

🥰

[@andreamiller6200]

Have you encountered any research about the difficulties losing weight when on an aromatase inhibitor (estrogen deactivator) medication? I am on anastrozole for 5 years after receiving my breast cancer diagnosis a year ago (had lumpectomy and radiation therapy). I have noticed a slow steady weight gain in the past 6 months since starting this medication even though I have intentionally reduced culprit foods from my diet and the only variable was the commencement of this medication. I just wondered how being on a medication like this could have a dampening effect on following Bright Line eating (if any). I am 5"1" and for most of my adult life weighed around 125 lbs (well, I was 5'2-1/2" pre-menopause and pre-osteoporosis). I am now almost 66 and have been weighing in at 155 lbs. Back a year ago I weighed 148 lbs before starting anastrozole. Menopause began 10 years ago. I would be good closer to 130 lbs but I feel like the anastrozole may be making it shockingly easy to acquire weight even as I am eating better. Thoughts?

[@Brightlineeating]

Hi, Andrea. I recommend sending your question through our Customer Support channel at support.brightlineeating.com. Have a Bright day! 🧡

[@andreamiller6200]

@@Brightlineeating Many thanks, I will inquire at Customer Support right now!

[@librarian1701-D]

no sugar? does that include dried fruits? or fruits?

[@Brightlineeating]

We eat whole, real foods with no added sweeteners. We DO eat fruit in Bright Line Eating. We do not eat dried fruit because it concentrates the sweetness. 😊

[@meghancat9160]

Frig! This just means I’m lazy 🤣

[@sammyocgirl7411]

blabtity blabity blah

[@tjrothausen]

Bless you for this!