These kinds of wins are great to see. Quite the accomplishment.
The title tells the story and I really do feel much better now. At 42 and standing 5 foot 7, perimenopause felt awful when I weighed 260 pounds. Losing the weight came just in time to dodge bigger problems like diabetes. I used to deal with constant body aches, occasional heart flutters, night sweats, and could barely get anything done. I figure actual menopause will probably bring more of the same, but I'm ignoring that possibility for the moment and just want to enjoy how things are, hoping the good stretch lasts another 15 years.