Apple or Pear?

[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!