Hi Wheezie. Here are my words of encouragement: yes after menopause may be harder, but certainly not impossible. I don't know anything about the LA Weight Loss system, but if you lost weight by dieting alone, I suggest you add in exercise this time.My weight loss 10 years ago was from calorie reduction only. Some of that weight has crept back on, but now I find I need to really stick to an exercise program, which I should have been doing anyway. Good luck!

Yay Jenn! Congrats! I might do like you said and try an item or two - pieces that I really liked. Otherwise, I would hit some consignment stores, outlets, etc. and pick up some inexpensive pieces to hold until you hit the next "baggy" phase. Then when you get to where you want, go hog wild and buy a new wardrobe!! That's your reward! I sew a bit and some things may be able to just be "seamed up" to get you a bit more wear out of them, but the more involved, the more expensive it will be. I have to disagree on getting things that are tight though. You don't want to give the wrong impression and you don't want to be uncomfortable. I know too that you need to look professional in your workplace. There are alot of end of season sales going on and you can actually find some transitional items. You're going to be a new you with that gorgeous hair and the weight loss!

Mtn-- I missed your post above until just now. I had very similar experiences through covid-- and they mostly went unnoticed because for a good portion of the pandemic, I was 120% focused on work. I was not nearly as active-- I was indifferent to food and inconsistent with my meals (very likely the reason i lost weight). I didn't take a shower or get dressed every day and I didn't have good sleep patterns -- I would fall asleep around midnight, if i was lucky and then back up and working by 5am. This pattern continues to some degree even now. I never really experienced either depression or anxiety in my past but I definitely had mild forms of both through the pandemic-- and recently a short run with anxiety again. Like Mtn, I didn't know the signs to recognize it or see it creeping in. I think my disinterest in food was likely a sign-- also my inability to sleep or focus on reading. I know now, in hindsight, that when i turn to a run of mysteries, it's a sign that I am not doing my best. Mysteries are my comfort food. My hope is that eating well and taking better care of my sleep and physical self will make me less likely to experience the anxiety and mood shifts. Kswl's post really struck me-- of course, she has more serious challenges and concerns with her DH's and mother's health issues but she is right. Now is the time to take good care of ourselves so that we can face the challenges ahead-- our own and those our dear ones and our communities are facing. THIS keeps me much more motivated right now than anything. (Also the jeans in another size smaller that are waiting for me to try on!)

#1 DD has been on Wegovy for a month. She has a years' prescription. All interest in food is gone she says. The eating she did when she is bored or tired or tempted by sweets just doesn't happen now. She lost 12 lbs which is much more than recommended. They want you lifting weights to combat muscle loss. She has a lot of reflux issues the first two days after the once a week shot. As her parents we are wondering if her having a horrid cold twice this month is connected to lack of nutrition. She says she eating mostly protein to get calories because she feels full so fast. Hers is covered by her medical insurance because she has proof of working with a nutritionist for a year and has other underlying health issues losing weight could help.