I will be 43 this summer, my periods have stopped since last Dec. My periods have been extremely difficult for the past few years. (bed rest for at least 2 days) so I am very happy to be FINIALLY getting this overwith. I am experiencing night sweats, and I have gained 15lbs. I use my treadmilll 6 days per week for a min. of 30 min. per day. I haven't went to a Gyn. as of yet. But I am assumming that I am going thru Menopause. No matter how hard I workout I cant seem to loose an ounce, my diet is very healthy, (low fat, etc) We do not have medical insurance so a doctors visit is out of the ? right now, but could anyone possibly give me some suggestions or share a sim. experience? Thanks in advance..

Sherrie You may want to add some weight training to your program sinnce muscle burns more calories than fat. This may help jump start your metabolism. Good luck, EJ

Sherrie, Wj is correct concerning weight training and weight. I once did it regularly, but stopped because it seemed to cause chronic pain. I'll vow, again, too add a routine regimen of weight lifting to my schedule. I love to walk, but find weights BORING. Plus, although I know there are more important things on earth, but I'd like to avoid the flabby, inner arm sag.

Also, other positive attributes of weight lifting are prevention of osteoperosis and maintaining muscle strength, as we age.

Sherrie- are you watching your carbs?? For some reason, since turning 40- I am so carb sensitive. The only way for me to see any serious weight loss results is to cut them out. No white flour, no sugar, no pasta, no bread.

HI, Sherrie. Welcome to Power Surge You might want to check out the Power Surge Weight Issues and Fitness Board (just click to access) There are also weight chats each Monday night at 9:PM Eastern in the Main Chatroom. Also, there have been several guests who have talked about weight issues in the weekly Guest Chats. Find the transcripts of luminaries such as:

• Robert Atkins, M.D. (Cardiologist, Nutritionist, the Atkins Diet)
• Denise Austin (exercise)
• Lissa DeAngelis, (Nutritionist, Healthy Eating)
• Enid Fox, (Fitness)
• Michael Friedman, (Weight Watchers™ Leader)
• Michael Fumento, (Weight Issues)
• Monique N. Gilbert, (Healthy Eating)
• Larrian Gillespie, M.D., (Menopause Diet)
• Ann Louise Gittleman, (Nutritionist)
• Julia Griggs Havey, (Weight Loss)
• Lisa Hoffman, (Fitness)
• Betty Kamen, Ph.D., (Nutritionist)
• Dr. Denise Lamothe, (Compulsive/Eating Issues)
• John McDougall, M.D., (Physician, Diet, the McDougall Diet)
• Dr. Linda Ojeda, (Psychologist, Nutritionist)
• Rochelle Rice, (Exercise for Real Women)
• Dr. Howard Shapiro, (Holistic Weight Loss)
• Barry Simon, M.D., (Psychiatrist, Weight Issues)
• Kathy Smith, (Exercise Specialist)

in the Power Surge Transcript Library. Best of luck to you and welcome aboard