Knowing Myself and My Body: Menopause Journey Pt 1

At the beginning of 2022 was my peak when I began experiencing challenges with my body. Body pains which I could not understand especially knee pains which made walking a challenge. I had weighed 121 kg when I decided to enroll for Toning tables for weight loss, stress relief and general fitness with a hope of results especially body joints. I had rapidly added 6 kilograms. Yes I was upset but that was the reality.

What I was not understanding was why the rapid weight gain despite watching my meals. Yes sugar was still my big problem. After facilitating a 2 day workshop I felt I could barely walk. I could easily get tired. I was so concerned and decided to go do a comprehensive medical checkup. The results were good to my amazement except for a slight deficiency in calcium which I was advised to increase its intake through supplements and diet. Plus a sizeable amount of exercise. No arthritis, No osteoporosis signs, no high blood pressure. But I was at risk.

But I was counseled that as we women age we tend to experience a range of issues and we must attend to. Especially pre and post-menopausal. It was now I got into searching for solutions. There are all sorts of information regarding weight loss but its amazing that not all suits everyone. I tried what my fellow women I knew had advised me had worked for them. Including herbal concoctions, juicing, slimming pills. Disappointingly, this only seemed to trigger additional weight.

It became an illness as my left knee pained like an injury afflicted. I used to ask my daughter to massage my legs as the terribly hurt. This took a whole year 2021 and part of 2022. It was worrisome. 

To be continued .......

I am writing this to keep me motivated in my journey through menopause. Please leave your comments and share your experience at my initiative to reach more women here https://www.worldpulse.org/share?step=title&id=0x35662eb9