The secret to losing menopause fat

[@LyndaMakara]

I'm finally starting to see fat loss around my middle after following your suggestions since the end of January. This time I'm not going on a starvation diet or keto or intermittent fasting. I've been doing kettlebells at home three times a week. You've been my motivation to exercise even when I don't feel like it. I'm 68.

[@MelissaNeill]

You're amazing! Keep it up!

[@shantidanceyoga]

@@MelissaNeill What is your height & weight please?

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

Hey Melissa! I want to let you know how much you've inspired me during my weight loss journey. This July 2024, I'll be competing in the Ms. Senior Michigan America Pageant. Participants must be over 60, I'm 63. I'm representing all of us women who haven't given up on ourselves and don't let our age define or limit us. Thanks for the constant motivation and inspiration!❤

[@MaithiliKulkarni]

Awesome! Best wishes from India! Keep us posted!

[@MelissaNeill]

You got this! 💪

[@Sryker]

I'm 47 and just started experiancing many of these symptoms in the last year and a half. At first , I assumed it was all related to peri-menopause but the I was tested and diagnosed with 2 autoimmune conditions. So now its hard for me to distinguish what symptoms are peri-menopause and what is autoimmune. All I know is I need to focus on health and nutrition and fitness to keep things from getting worse. Thanks for the inspo!

[@mirabellandia4757]

Thank you so much for this Melissa. I’m starting to struggle so much with my hormones and often I feel like a fraud, I feel pretty useless and it upsets me so much when my hormones de-motivate me, so much so that I fear I’ll just give up my training. But to hear you say it’s perfectly normal to feel this way, just gave me a huge surge of hopefulness and made me realise, I’m not alone in this, even though I feel so alone, so much of the time. I have very little support in my life, but now, I just need to log on to your channel and I instantly feel support. When you’re lonely, that means the absolute world - so really, from the very bottom of my heart, thank you so much for all these videos - for all the time you take out of your life to help women like me. 🙏🏼🤗

[@MelissaNeill]

I'm so glad to be part of your journey! Kepp thriving and don't ever give up!

[@iss8504]

Lifting is a good idea. However, eating more protein plus weights made me gain weight, which i measured by measuring my waist, etc. My clothes were tight. I am doing alt day fasting and lifting weights, that is working well. 54 and in menopause.

[@Talkinggirls]

It always worked for me but not anymore as I am in pre menopause now with almost 49. I changed to light weights like sculping workouts and increased my zone 2 cardio and I dropped more than 10 pounds

[@lorihaas5507]

Yess, the more protein I eat, the tighter my pants are getting too. I am 51 in perimenopause. Calorie deficit is working better for me.

[@awhite8247]

I too am 49 and in perimenopause. I started doing strength training, hyopressive core strengthening and calorie macro counting 11 months ago. I included HIIT workouts to begin with, and I went from 8st 11lbs to now weighing 7st 8lbs. I started at a size 10 and am now a size 6 (UK). I now don’t bother doing HIIT training as it causes more weight loss. I walk daily making sure I get 7500 steps in at least, strength train and eat 1800-1820 calories a day. 150-190g protein, 180-250 carbs, 55-75 fats (keeping saturated to 20 or below). This seems to be maintaining my weight well, and looking at body fat percentage images online, I think I’m about 18-22%.

[@kathleenzanders4061]

The previous comments tell me that everyone is different and we can't all do the same thing to get to where we want to be. We each have to find what works best with our own bodies.❤

[@marymilo9916]

Yes I thought I was doing all rhe right things with upping protein but I put on weight, clothes tighter etc it's very upsetting. I'm not perfect all the time too though Hormones rule te world

[@awhite8247]

I came up with a delicious carrot cake recipe last week. It is SO nice, I just can’t get enough! I cook it in a loaf tin and cut it into 12 slices. Each slice is approx 120-130 calories, 5.4g protein, 16.7g carbs, 6.7g fat. 113g Quinoa flour 5g Baking soda 1g. Himalayan rock salt 3g. Cinnamon 100g Avocado (I use thawed from frozen) 75g Monkfruit sweetener 20g Vanilla protein powder (I use whey) 300g grated carrots 2. Jumbo eggs 75g. Chopped almonds 1. Put the chopped nuts and grated carrots to one side. 2. Mix the dry ingredients together. 3. Mix the wet ingredients together (I food process the avocado and eggs together to get a creamy consistency). 4. Add wet to dry and mix with a spatula until combined well. 5. Now add the carrot and nuts and stir through until combined well. 6. Spoon into an oiled loaf tin and air fry at 160C for 37 mins (or until knife comes out clean). Oven 180 for 20-30 mins. It’s really moist and so tasty. I like it on its own or with protein custard.

[@christinelamb1167]

Mmmm, that sounds really good! I'll have to do the conversion on the measurements, as I am only used to American measurements (cups, tablespoons, etc). Thank you for the recipe!

[@awhite8247]

@@christinelamb1167 you’re welcome, and thank you for your reply.. I love cake, and needed a healthy alternative. This way, I CAN have my cake and eat it. Please let me know if you try it, and what you think.

[@kc-il4sb]

I think one of the things I have had to distinguish is how my body tells me what it needs. For example hunger signs may not be just empyy belly feeling it may be anxiety or irritablility, fatigue etc. This happens with mineral issues or electrolytes- you basically feel like crap but it is difficult sometimes to know why. I finally got my sleep controlled about 85% time-now I am eating more protein, taking berberine and doing parasympathetic stimulating actiivities as well as increasing progesterone. It is way complicated and I learn things everyday. I also lost a lot weight with IF but I gained it all back after a couple years- I think I lost muscle and hurt my metabolism. I do fast about 14 hours - then eat high protein.

[@salsera127]

Protein per pound of goal body weight depends on someone’s body fat percentage and lean body mass. Shorter women may not weigh as much as 170 lbs but still be significantly overweight.

[@MelissaNeill]

Generally, aiming for 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass or goal body weight, while considering individual factors like body fat percentage, can help ensure adequate protein consumption without overdoing it.

[@ReadingsByCeleste]

Gratitude! Your workouts have helped me tremendously!

[@MelissaNeill]

You're welcome and I thank you for your amazing support. 🥰 You're doing a great job, you got this! 💪💪

[@tammydowell3723]

Your awesome. I'm 41 I'm just starting get muscle. Protein is a must. Thanks for your help. I work out at home. It is possible.

[@MelissaNeill]

Love that!

[@tamerajones8228]

Beginner here and I love all of your information. Weight has always been an issue for me, but now over 50, it’s been horrible. No success with weight loss so far. QUESTION-Could you please give a guideline on creatine dosage for beginners weight training. The package instructions really seem like for a higher performance person. Thank you!!

[@christinelamb1167]

Hi, I'm not Melissa, but I'm also certified in fitness and nutrition. The recommended daily dosage of creatine monohydrate is 5 g (5000 mg), whether for a beginner or more advanced strength trainer. It is a natural substance which our bodies also manufacture from the foods we eat. It has been studied heavily, and found to be a safe and effective supplement for both men and women to use every day. I hope this answers your question. 😊

[@olivelb4857]

You look amazing 👏 ❤thanks for sharing your journey

[@suz007]

Melissa you are an inspiration to us. You look fantastic.

[@MelissaNeill]

Thank you so much!

[@TisDana]

Thanks, Melissa. I have high CR Protein inflammation markers, but I’m not IR. I’m post-menopausal.

[@candicewalker6588]

Dear Melissa Neill, I’ve been following you for months, and you’re are a fabulous inspiration to women. I’d love if you’d consider speaking on any roadblocks you’ve had during your fitness journey and how to overcome them, such as (and these are a few I’ve uncovered for myself🙃): Ongoing muscle aches or injuries Trouble with hand grip or forearm strength as you increase how much you’re lifting Thanks so much! Sincerely, Candice USA

[@purplecaterpillarmassage]

Thank you so much for this invaluable information! I really appreciate it as it makes so much sense for me. I just turned 40 and having such a hard time losing weight!

[@MelissaNeill]

You're most welcome!

[@lisas7516]

I wish I had your motivation ! The information is amazing but I have to put it in practice 😂

[@MelissaNeill]

You can do it!

[@cpet5048]

Melissa, u look Amazing!!!

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks!

[@23rdcenturyhobbit]

Thank you for this video. Started to get the fat around my tummy months ago. im 46 yr, hysterectomy at 42 yrs. im figuring out how to maintain muscle, tone with hypothyroidism.

[@aureliaw3071]

Thank you so much for sharing Melissa 💕I watch you all the time💜💕

[@bydeborahsavage]

I love your channel and your content! It has opened my eyes and inspires me. Thank you!

[@MelissaNeill]

My pleasure!

[@donnaharwood3925]

Thank you for all your information 👑💫🙏🏽💚

[@MelissaNeill]

Any time!

[@teresawilliams1942]

I weigh about 250 lbs. My goal weight is 200. So, I should consume at least 200 grams of protein per day?

[@iss8504]

No. Aim for your ideal weight. So if the ideal weight is 140 eat 140 g protein

[@Marci82]

Yes

[@sarahbean6170]

I just want to know how long it takes before I notice my jeans are looser 😂 I’ve been watching macros and weight training for 10 weeks now and I notice a difference above but my bum and thighs are not taking it seriously 😂 Help😂

[@simplynoah4706]

Add some running 1 or 2x a week on top of what you are doing.

[@leniskaccs]

Hi Melissa!!!! I love yopur channel

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Lindsay4182]

You were not fat in the before picture.

[@shantidanceyoga]

What is your height please? You are so BEAUTIFUL inside & out! Thank you for being an inspiration to us all ! Ever grateful...

[@MelissaNeill]

Thank you so much!!

[@jackiesibblis3793]

Thanks Melissa. I now do.HIIT 2 times wk.🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@MelissaNeill]

Great job!

[@jackiesibblis3793]

True. I eat plant based..will look for a protein powder

[@lisas7516]

I am plant based too and find it difficult to get enough at each meal.

[@annm.8231]

Thank you

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

❤❤❤🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥

[@SiyahMordecai]

Great info but you leave out the key component of optimal nutrition. When we touch into Peri menopause and menopause we have to heal interstitially so that the symptoms go away, not just having a great physique.

[@traceybennett8053]

Do you believe in HRT?