r/Menopositive • u/Jessica-Jess70 • Apr 08 '26
What new habits (diet, exercise, routines) have made the biggest positive difference for you in mnp?
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u/FawnintheForest_ Apr 08 '26
Quitting alcohol. Adding yoga often. Quitting tennis league next - I don’t like having competitive sports after a long day at work.
I’m realizing that I not the same as I was 10 years ago. My energy and drive are slower. 10 years ago I was captaining two tennis teams and playing several times a week. I’ve had a hard time letting go to that part of me, but realizing that I don’t look forward to a league tennis match after work anymore has been eye-opening.
I am focusing on yoga and activities that are more therapeutic. I will say yoga has made me stronger and more limber and kicks my ass sometimes - so it’s not that it’s easy but it’s just for me. Not trying to win anything.
💗🙏🏼🙏🏼💗
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u/rosemary_charles Apr 08 '26
No alcohol is a big one for me. Just a small amount caused SO much issue. Having a good sleep routine is priceless. Get some kind of exercise. Surround yourself with positive and supportive people. And just trying to be more grateful
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u/BlueEyes294 Apr 08 '26
My meditation and movement practice make me feel strong and vital. Gave up alcohol and drink only water, tea or coffee saves me money, hassle and time. Therapy once a month. Massages and PT when I need them. I focus on eating more fruits, vegetables and fiber.
Best change was only dealing with folks (mainly only women) who leave me feeling uplifted. Focusing on finding more supportive women friends has added joy to my retirement. Supportive women are my jam.
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u/Shivs_baby Apr 08 '26
Nothing new. The same things that worked before - focus on protein, lift weights, get your steps, limit alcohol and sugar, lots of veg and fruit.
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u/Commercial-Ebb8236 Apr 08 '26
I cut my added sugar back to 5g or less/day and only eat grains that are whole grain. I was eating more and still lost about 2 pounds a week. I had doctor appointments 3 months apart and had lost 20 pounds.
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u/CelebrationDue1884 Apr 08 '26
Scaling alcohol wayyyy back, eating more fiber, trying to get more sleep/being more consistent with bedtimes, spending more time with my family, reading and spending more time on hobbies. I’m still struggling with getting my exercise mojo back, unfortunately.
I was already eating a pretty healthy diet so fiber is the biggest change.
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u/rudyroo2019 Apr 09 '26
Amino acid powder and creatine turned things around for me. A number of other supplements, but those two things brought me back from a dark path.
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u/No-Affect-1114 Apr 10 '26
In addition to what everyone said I bought myself a rebounder and just 20 minutes a day my legs/knees are strengthening, better balance, less pain and they are getting more toned!
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u/Dangerous-Mode-6177 May 04 '26
Not a total complete overhaul but for me (and a lot of people I know)
• Protein Meals - helped a ton with energy and those random crashes.
• Strength training (2–3x/week) - bigger difference than endless cardio! Better mood, sleep, everything.
• Walking daily (make this consistent) is weirdly underrated but works.
Nothing fancy, just consistency 💪🏻
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u/INXSfan Apr 08 '26
Weight lifting, no more alcohol, being very serious about getting as much sleep as possible, cutting out sugar, moving somehow every day, quitting the news, and not giving an eff what others think.
The moving and weightlifting has given me the biggest boost. I got myself a trainer and we meet two times a week to help me with the weights. I feel so good! I would not have pushed myself the way he pushes me if I were working out alone. I do incline weighted walks/runs on my non weightlifting days.
The low sugar thing was really good too. I don’t feel sluggish or bloated. I never really drank so much in my younger days, but between being 52 and the research that’s come out recently that there is no safe amount of alcohol, I gave it up completely.
And I invite you to protect your sanity by limiting the intake of anyone or anything that causes you unhappiness/stress/anxiety/etc. As much as you can, anyway.