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[Hezzalady67!]

Hi - I recently posted about being pleased with estradiol pessaries making life more comfortable. However, whilst this successful use continues, I have also noticed that I am developing a bit of a funny shaped belly ...you know, how they describe it as an “apron” on these programmes.

I had already changed shape and got a bit overweight since meno, but not sure if weird belly shape is just the continuation of this, or if estradiol could affect it??  Anyone else had experience?

[Dancinggirl]

I'm afraid this ‘apron' will appear with or without oestrogen. It's the skin sagging with gravity doing it's worst. Lots of tummy exercises and walking tall can help. Dg x

[CLKD]

Middle Age Spread really does exist.  About 2 years ago my apron suddenly dropped!  From above I look fat but my weight hasn't increased  .  1st thing in the morning it's OK but by mid-afternoon it's bigger.

As oestrogen levels drop so muscles may become lax = aches and pains, plus the belly dropping  .  Also, the body may become dry, inside and out.  Browse round ;-)

[Hezzalady67!]

Oh, so much to look forward to, lol! ( yes, I already have some of the above mentioned issues).

 Wish I could have five minutes with my eighteen year old self to tell her that 8 stone is not fat and a few spots are actually not so bad! She still wouldn't believe me! 

[CLKD]

....... anymore than you would have believed your female relatives ? 

[Sweetscarlett]

 Hi girls - interesting post - so  does anyone know what tummy exercises are suitable for the toning of this 'apron ' then?

If I tackle sit-ups they really hurt my back, and surely just walking alone , although an overall toner, won't do much for the stomach.

Any suggestions welcome

Ss❤️X

[Dancinggirl]

The ‘plank' is supposed to one of the best things for toning the tummy without putting stress on the back.  Sit ups are not a good idea generally.  I think the PLANK is a Pilates exercise - so a Pilates class is fab. DG x

[Sweetscarlett]

Thanks Dg I had a look at some exercises online - will start slow and try to work up to them

❤️Ssx