Alessa71

Thanks very much for the responses. Here is some more info. I got an ultrasound which did not show anything. Doc now wants me to see an endocrinologist though she thinks it could still be pcos since it's a syndrome (I'm not totally convinced). I originally got blood work done because I was having an allergic itchy red rash…

Oh, and long before that, starch.

Frozen yogurt (which was sugar free). Too hard to quantify calories.

^^meant not attuned to impact of diet and exercise.

Thanks for all the helpful responses. I am losing very slowly and agree that it's probably the right way at this point given how much (little) I want to lose. Good suggestions on adding in some HIIT. Once my knee has settled down I will add that back. Right now my cardio is indeed quite low intensity, and much of it is…

^^it doesn't mean someone else will or will not, but it's possible.

Not only do the drugs differ in impact, but every body reacts differently. I am surprised a doctor would simply say you will not be unable to lose weight. Plenty of people do while people also gain. It's not out of your control though. Clearly your food and exercise will be the greatest determinants. Just as a point of…

By high volume I mean lots of raw veggies. Lots of salad with no cals added via dressing (spices, vinegar, etc.). Plus protein and dairy in measured amounts. Yes, I would rather add cardio but have an inflamed knee issue now. Historically though I lose better with less food/less cardio.

Maintenance calculates to 1650 (bmr). It says 1200 to lose 1 lb/week and gives me up to 1700-1800 with my exercise, but I'm now stopping around 1500. I'm 5'3".

It's unsettled, but in terms of "pairings" (earlier in the thread), I must say diet coke with a chocolate or PB Quest bar is my favorite afternoon treat (or if I'm really throwing caution to te wind, Pure Protein Double Chocolate). Reminds me of soda and candy at the occasional movie as a kid.

Good luck with it.

Thanks all. I do strength training regularly and will leave that. Part of my concern was compromising it with the walking plus cardio, but I'll see. So far I find my legs don't feel any worse though at 42 it's all relative.

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I guess I was asking if it's somehow bad for me to do this plus other cardio (will it waste muscle, will my body expect this amount so that I'll gain if I stop, etc.). But looking at it from a calorie in/out perspective as suggested, I will just have to adjust around it if that day comes that…

That is 4-5 miles per day.

Thanks for the feedback. I mentioned the diet coke and use of sweeteners because I have read articles on longterm impact on metabolism and blood sugar, so I am wondering if that could have kicked in after many years. Activity is steady. I am starting to track calories now but wasn't tracking before the recent gain, so I…