Im at loss where to start diet and exercise wise. I know i need to do more but am gymphobic
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Start at home. That’s what I did. Loads of videos on YouTube it’s just a matter of finding what you like. I do basic Pilates at home. Weights resistance bands etc. up protein and fibre. Small changes. More water etc. I can’t stand the gym tbh
I find I’ve got little capacity for any activity that I don’t find easy these days. I walked the dog and ended up having to walk uphill and honestly had to sit in front of a fan when I got in. I took my teen shopping and had to have a cup of tea on my own for half an hour when we got back. My family are completely used to me saying ‘leave me have a minute’ 
I used to love the gym but left my last one because it was filled with Gen Zs filming themselves and running around doing Hyrox tit. I’m just fine mooching around with my dumbbells (getting progressively lighter
) and doing the occasional run.I agree with the pp about resistance bands- they can be fab and there are so many free workouts online now post covid. I also think walking cannot be underestimated. I read somewhere about Japanese walking the other day which is like interval training but for walks. Seems like the perfect thing. Followed by a nice cup of coffee
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Just to add: you can get it online without a prescription if you say it's for vaginal dryness: https://www.theindependentpharmacy.co.uk/ad/vaginal-dryness-1
I’ve read some books to try to understand the changes and symptoms I was experiencing a bit better.
I didn’t buy the books, if I had, they would still be in the shelf unread as I’m not a book reader, so I just borrowed them from the library.
They gave me some clarity on things I just didn’t understand. Having understood things a bit more, I felt more confident in myself when I spoke with my GP. These are the books I read, I’m sure there are other good ones too.
1. The Menopause Brain by Dr Louise Mosconi
2. You Are Not Broken by Dr Kelly Casperson
3. The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
I didn’t buy the books, if I had, they would still be in the shelf unread as I’m not a book reader, so I just borrowed them from the library.
They gave me some clarity on things I just didn’t understand. Having understood things a bit more, I felt more confident in myself when I spoke with my GP. These are the books I read, I’m sure there are other good ones too.
1. The Menopause Brain by Dr Louise Mosconi
2. You Are Not Broken by Dr Kelly Casperson
3. The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
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Apologies, just noticed Lisa autocorrected to Louise. It should be Dr Lisa Mosconi
Do you have any bloating?Does anyone else struggle to hold their pee? I go from not needing a pee to urgently needing to go, really getting me down
A little bit sometimes, it’s hard to tell because I’m overweight
That is one of my main symptoms I wish I could control… the hating my husband symptom! I was trying to explain to him today (today being a good mood day!) that I do “try” and not hate him for breathing or moving or touching anything in the house but I just can not control what verbally comes out my mouth as much as I honestly really try!!!I have been lucky so far really with my symptoms. Just started in progesterone and oestrogen, my symptoms have been things like hating my husbandliterally he can’t even breath and I’m fuming at him. And just some anxiety and depression. Main issues have been period related.
If it persists, check with a GP.A little bit sometimes, it’s hard to tell because I’m overweight
That's a symptom of early pregnancy for a lot of women, too.
Period was early this month and pretty much unannounced. My monthly body clock is no longer accurate.
Just start walking. Little bits like walking round the block, no real goals of time or distance. Just walk with determination (as was advised to me!) Got a lot of anger out too.
but kind of knew I would!I know people on here have recommended Magnesium but I’ve forgotten (). I think we need Magnesium Glycinate for sleep/anxiety don’t we? The OH reckons Nutrition Geeks is the best, I’ve seen Wild has good reviews on independent websites. Wild is a bit 
for me because of their constant Instagram advertising.
Anyone tried/ got any recommendations?
). I think we need Magnesium Glycinate for sleep/anxiety don’t we? The OH reckons Nutrition Geeks is the best, I’ve seen Wild has good reviews on independent websites. Wild is a bit for me because of their constant Instagram advertising.Anyone tried/ got any recommendations?
I've got the nutrition geeks one and its good but tbh I've tried a few and they all seem pretty much the same. The vitabiotics ones from amazon are the cheapest and I don't notice a difference if i take those - they still workI know people on here have recommended Magnesium but I’ve forgotten (
Anyone tried/ got any recommendations?
Thank you, what difference did you notice when you started taking them?
my biggest thing is it stops my restless legs at night so I sleep better. My friend swears it helps her anxiety - I take so much for that and am still anxious I can't really comment! lol
So we are going away in a few days and genuinely worried I'm going to get stopped for drug smuggling with all the meds and supplements I need to take with me 
Glad we are staying in the UK!
Glad we are staying in the UK!
How long does it take for the magnesium to start to help? I am nearly 2 weeks in and don't feel anything yet.
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