Apple or Pear?

[newfsmith]

Thanks, michelem, but I had a complete hysterectomy 20 years ago. I do however have a tendency towards high glucose counts and I take Metformin for it, which is the medication they give most people with PCOS and with mild diabetes.

I actually lost 35 pounds last year- I ate 1200 calories a day and started taking the Metformin. When I got down to a more "normal" weight I started exercising and got my bike. As soon as I started to exercise I stopped losing weight. I've tried upping my calories, working at lower heart rates, you name it. I do resistance/weight training 3 times a week and some cardio every day. I ride hard on weekends. But stuck at the same weight for a year.

I'm not going to stop riding my bike and working out just so that I can lose weight! So, I keep trying different combinations of calorie input/output. Sooner or later I will get it

From your description it sounds like you have probably built up muscle mass with your exercise regimen. Muscle weighs more than fat, and is far healthier. Maybe you should compare your measurements with those of a year ago, or have a body fat composition test. I'll bet your muscle building has just been covering up your loss of fat. Soon enough your muscle will stabilize and help you burn fat.

[txred9876]

I have always had a bigger middle section and weight loss is very hard. I started walking last fall every day and could not lose one pound. This spring I found that swimming and biking is bringing it off. I also had to adjust my calorie intake and the type of calories I was taking in. I also had to make sure I drank LOTS of water.

I thought I could not lose weight and have lost 22 pounds in the last 6 weeks. I have also started working out hard at a minimum 1 hour per day 6 times per week. On two of those days I might make it 1.5 to 2 hours for a workout. It seems to be working for me. I also found if I didn't eat enough protein I did not lose either. From what I was told by the nutritionist is that if you do not eat enough protein you will actually break down your muscles instead of the fat. I was also told to make sure to take in between 15-30mg of protien within 30 min of a workout.


So far things are working this time.......

Tina

PS I am also on three medications that say "could cause weight gain" and they have in the past.

[tctrek]

So far things are working this time.......

Tina, thanks for these great ideas!

I just have to find the sweet spot combination of eating/exercise that will start the weight loss again.

Thanks!