I'm 49 and am in menopause. My hormone levels are low (estrogen, testosterone), and I don't want
to use HRT. I agree that the longer workouts help me the most. The thing I notice the most, and I think
is related to the lower hormone levels, is that I have had a harder time getting motivated to train and I do
get a little more tired. Once I get started and do the workout then I feel so much better. I also agree about the
excitement. It seems that most women my age, at least in this area, are not very active and just seem to give
up on life.
As far as weight control and calories burned, I do have to watch my diet more, but hard training still burns alot of
calories. When I am not training as much is when I notice the difference. During those times I have had to cut back on
carbohydrates alot and increase my protein and healthy fat intake.
I definitely feel like we are ignored by the medical community and by society in general. We live in a very youth
oriented culture. That can depress me at times, but I just try to focus on my training and that makes me feel
better. I'll be 50 in December and I'd really like to try to be competitive in my age group.