Weight gain - redistribution of fat?

[Zen]

Well....you could try something like this

Although she looks like she's in a little pain

[lph]

That woman is 3 seconds away from fainting.

I've been fairly fit for the last 10-15 years, and I've noticed that when I've gained weight, like when I've been sick or something, it looks completely different on me than it does on some other people. I've seen women a lot "fatter" than me AND more unfit, who carry their extra weight in a lot more flattering way. My SIL is positively Rubenesque, she's quite overweight but has an hourglass figure to die for. Her extra weight is sort of distributed all over while mine goes straight to the middle.

[Velobambina]

Depending on your age, that could be a "menopot." I've read a few articles, stating the prior to menopause, women start accumulating fat more in the tummy area. It's your body's way of protecting your bones as you enter "the change."

I think Spanx (is that the right spelling) and other manufacturers make more advanced fat-smooshers than the girdle pictured below.

Sara, try not to stress out about it. If your injury allows you to crosstrain, now is the perfect time to discover another activity. Rowing is great. Swimming? Incorporate some weight training and/or yoga.

This is the perfect time of year to have some extra padding, too. Keep you warmer...

[Tuckervill]

I second the "menopot" idea. I just turned 46, and I noticed my formerly wide hips were starting to slim down and my belly was getting bigger about 4 years ago. Now that I've lost a bunch of weight and strengthened my abs, my belly is not so big. I never was able to wear Levi's before because the thighs were always too tight, but not anymore!

Then some people carry their weight above the waist and some below. I never knew it could change, but I also know I'll never be totally an apple shape like my mother-in-law, for instance. Just a little rounder around the belly.

Karen

[spokewench]

Depending on your age, that could be a "menopot." I've read a few articles, stating the prior to menopause, women start accumulating fat more in the tummy area. It's your body's way of protecting your bones as you enter "the change."

I think Spanx (is that the right spelling) and other manufacturers make more advanced fat-smooshers than the girdle pictured below.

Sara, try not to stress out about it. If your injury allows you to crosstrain, now is the perfect time to discover another activity. Rowing is great. Swimming? Incorporate some weight training and/or yoga.

This is the perfect time of year to have some extra padding, too. Keep you warmer...

You mean there is an actual scientific reason for this 48 year old tummy bulge??? Oh, Thank Goodness, I thought it was all my fault!

spoke

[OakLeaf]

Sara never said how old she is

but I'm certainly dealing with the menopot. Bah. Humbug.

[RolliePollie]

I'm 33, so I hope it's not menopot! I still want kids!

I am not surprised at all that I'm gaining weight. I know exactly what I'm doing wrong. Too much food and acting like a sloth will do it every time! I think I'll be back on the bike by February.

This ankle thing is kind of a nightmare. It's tendonitis that was made worse by adverse reactions to some of my PT treatments. I'm babying it for now and just hoping that it starts behaving itself soon. I sure wish there was an indoor pool around here...I'd love to try swimming.

At any rate, it's interesting to me how we all carry our weight differently. And how that can change over your lifetime.

[Tuckervill]

I'm pretty sure I'm perimenopausal, at 46, but I'm very much still capable of having kids. The redistribution of fat was the first thing I noticed! I did read recently that perimenopause can start as early as 35.