Comments on: Midlife Weight Gain: How to Fight Your Slowing Metabolism

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Tue, 23 May 2017 20:23:14 +0000

In reply to Dee.

Dee,
That is good advice! Thank you so much for sharing, Dee. I am so glad you got help and I hope you are doing better. Blessings to you, Suzy xoxo

By: Dee

Dee — Tue, 23 May 2017 14:37:22 +0000

Good info but there are also other reasons for weight gain. I urge everyone to see their doctor to be checked for thyroid issues if you experience weight gain. I had put on 13 lbs despite six days a week of strength and cardio sessions and following an anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet. Turns out I was hypothyroid. Metabolism can stall for other reasons.

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Tue, 23 May 2017 14:29:11 +0000

In reply to Libby.

Libby,
Thanks so much for your sweet comment! You are so right about the importance of hydration – especially in keeping our energy levels up. I talked about that in a couple of recent posts: http://emptynestblessed.com/old-and-tired/ and http://emptynestblessed.com/hydration-nation-how-much-water-do-we-really-need/. Thanks so much for reading Empty Nest Blessed! I hope you have a great day. xoxo Suzy

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Tue, 23 May 2017 14:25:42 +0000

In reply to Dean Malambri.

Dean,
LOL! Yes, it’s all true for men too. Except those lovely hormonal changes, of course! Thanks for your comment, Suzy

By: Libby

Libby — Tue, 23 May 2017 12:34:01 +0000

Great article Suzy! I am going to follow up on some of the links.

One thing I have had to be more mindful about is keeping myself hydrated. Sometimes when I feel fatigued or sluggish, I realize I have not been drinking my water!

By: Dean Malambri

Dean Malambri — Tue, 23 May 2017 11:26:47 +0000

True for men too! But I can’t get away with the cute outfits you suggest