https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:49:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649386 Wed, 21 May 2014 13:05:34 +0000 cheert16 1649386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I am trying to work out more and def have to watch my diet. More fruits veggies and protein- less carbs and crap! I do miss desert though.. I let myself splurge now and then... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649308 Wed, 21 May 2014 12:35:10 +0000 Synchronicity 1649308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely noticed a difference around 24. Now I look at my youngest sister with envy - she's only 18 and can still eat like a horse and stay slim. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649255 Wed, 21 May 2014 12:11:54 +0000 swurlygurl 1649255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eeehhh... I've never had great metabolism, and I've never been in great shape - I don't think I've noticed a change. I'm only 26 though, so plenty of time for that to change!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649252 Wed, 21 May 2014 12:09:14 +0000 regberadaisy 1649252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not yet but DH definitely noticed it when he turned 30. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649245 Wed, 21 May 2014 12:07:11 +0000 mrbee 1649245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: Yah I'm focusing on putting on muscle mass... been hitting the weights and training as a boxer, and have managed to put on five pounds of muscle so far! I think if I put on another 15-20 pounds of muscle, that should help get the metabolism back up there. Time will tell... I'm sure it will never be back to the way it was though!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649238 Wed, 21 May 2014 12:04:53 +0000 catlady 1649238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely yes. But, as I've gotten older, I've found that I have an easier time eating healthy foods. So it has balanced out luckily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649230 Wed, 21 May 2014 12:03:33 +0000 BSB 1649230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A little but I'm wondering when I get pregnant how hard it will be to lose that weight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649225 Wed, 21 May 2014 12:02:44 +0000 Alivoo01 1649225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg yes!!! 25 was the turning point for me. So sad.</p> <p>Nursing is currently allowing me to eat freely, but I'm starting to wean and will really need to start watching what I eat again. It's so much harder to get the weight off now than before. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649214 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:58:54 +0000 MsLipGloss 1649214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I think you've got your answer, i.e., that your loss of muscle mass is responsible for your slower metabolism . . . that is true for so many people! With that in mind, I strength train and eat more protein to try to retain what muscle mass I do have, and through (heavy) strength training, hope to increase my muscle mass slightly (it's really tough to pack on muscle!), and then eat a clean diet to keep my body fat at a level that allows for the muscles to show through. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649207 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:55:43 +0000 yoursilverlining 1649207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I watch what I eat now, and how much I eat. I used to snack like all.day.long and I've al but cut that out. I also watch my carb intake and aim to do an active type activity (gym, brisk walk outside, a workout video at home) at least 3-4 days a week. Just being aware has helped a lot, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649200 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:53:21 +0000 Happygal 1649200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes--depressing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649197 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:52:01 +0000 Smurfette 1649197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>lord yes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649182 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:43:42 +0000 mrbee 1649182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: @cheert16: What adjustments are you guys making to keep the weight off and stay healthy?</p> <p>@yin: More power to you! I had to completely stop eating dessert a while ago... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649180 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:43:15 +0000 Mamaof2 1649180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes -for me it started about 2 yrs ago at 36yrs old</p> <p>It sucks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649176 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:42:38 +0000 HellOnHeels 1649176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely! After I turned 20 it dropped drastically. Cue gaining some weight, losing it and gaining it all back and then some at 25. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649174 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:41:57 +0000 cheert16 1649174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649170 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:41:04 +0000 yin 1649170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just waiting for the day my metabolism slows down, which I know will be soon. For the time being, I'll continue to eat my dessert without too much guilt. I have to enjoy it while I still have my high metabolism, right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649167 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:39:33 +0000 yoursilverlining 1649167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES. UGH. :crying: up to 30 I could eat whatever I wanted, as much as I wanted without any weight gain. Now; I just *look* at a plate of cookies and the calories jump to my thighs! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-noticed-your-metabolism-slowing-down-as-you-get-older#post-1649164 Wed, 21 May 2014 11:37:54 +0000 mrbee 1649164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This has been one of the hardest parts of getting older! When I was in high school, I was playing sports and could eat whatever I wanted! In college, I needed a bit more restraint but could still eat big portions and not exercise.</p> <p>Post college, all of that changed... now I need to watch what I eat just to maintain my weight! I think a big part of it though is that I have less muscles than I used to, and so my metabolism is much slower. And also, maybe the aging process itself slows things down.</p> <p>Have you noticed your metabolism slowing down as you get older? Have you had to make changes to your diet/exercise regimen to adapt? </p>