I've heard it from my aunts and co-workers. They complained that it is harder to lose weight once you reach menopause. One commented that she is currently looking for fda approved diet pills to help her shed extra pounds. I'm not menopausal yet but I know I am in the perimenopausal stage. I sometimes had hot flashes and boy, was it hot! Now I know how it feels. It is hard to lose weight, especially after you turn 40. everything just slows down. It's like the body is losing power, and just in cruising mode. ugh...