Thanks, Oak. I had suspected that intensity might be the case. I'm only riding once a week and running 4 x a week until the HM is over. I'm hoping once I'm back on the bike more I can drop a few pounds. It sure is stubborn though and has been frustrating. I think what bothers me most is that I want to be thin and trim and look athletic. I want to look as good as I feel. I look like Beaver Cleaver's grandma instead. It's hard to be taken serious and I feel like I need to wear some SPANX under my running and riding shorts