I have a problem with weight gathering around my stomach area also. I am 54 and always have been thin, but my belly right now is hard to lose. I think it is an age thing -- not so much a permanent issue, but I think it is related to menapause, and once pass that, weight lost will be easier. My Aunt told me she had a problem around 50 and she was able to get her weight under control.

Someone mentioned when she drinks beer or eats certain breads, she feels bloated. I have celiac disease (www.celiac.com) which is a gluten intolerance. I use to feel bloated after eating. I was diagnosis with celiac disase and I am now on a gluten free diet. You may want to read about it, and if you think you may have it see a doctor and have blood tests. I feel much better since I have been on the diet. I have more energy, less skin problems -- my stomach is now "quiet" after I have eaten a meal.




Quote Originally Posted by Susan126 View Post
Okay ladies, well those of you in my situation, over 50 and harder and harder to lose weight. Yea, I thought I would never gain weight because I exercise and eat right but lately I have noticed that since I turned 50 three years ago my middle section has been getting thicker. I just can't seem to get this situation under control. Anyone out there experiencing the same thing as me? And if so did you find an answer to shedding the midrif tire? HELP! I mean my hips and legs are fine but my middle argh! I don't want to start wearing stretch waist band jeans like I have seen older women wearing AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGHHHHH

Sue with more than one spare tire on my bike rides.