I am beyond frustrated! I am to the point of wanting to just cry! Something is going on with my body, and has been for a year…
I have been stuck in about a 10lb window since I had my ovaries removed a year ago. I go up, I go down, but I stay in that 10lb window. I’ve talked to several people about this window, and no one seems to know what’s causing the issue.
My PCP told me I was too fat and old to be running, and that I eat an unhealthy diet. Except, he clearly hasn’t looked at my food and exercise diary that I’ve given him, nor has he listened to a word I’ve said.
My rheumatologist said he really doesn’t know, but that he thinks inflammation could possibly have something to do with it. He suggested I keep working at it, and we would discuss a medicine for that at my next appointment.
A fitness/nutrition coach told me to be sure to eat 6 small meals and get enough calories. However, even when I’m doing that, I’m not losing. I was also told to start cross training, stop depending only on my running and hiking. I needed to be working out in other ways.
So, this morning, I got back on the scales and I’m up again… In that same window, I’m up…again!
Recap – I’m exercising 7 days a week. I’m burning an average of 900-1000 calories with exercise 6 of those days each week, I’m eating a healthy diet, I’m sleeping an average of 7-8 hours a night, and … nothing.
I’m exhausted, my routine is out of whack, my attitude is kind of crappy, and I’m beyond discouraged. It really stinks to be working this hard and not see any change for a year.
Pardon me while I go eat a celery stick, drink another bottle of water, and cry.
Rob's Big Losers 
Besides wanting to cry because of the number on the scale, you didn’t mention how you’re feeling overall? Are you stronger today than a year ago? You certainly are exercising a lot! Do you ever give yourself a day to relax? My coach tells me not to focus on the scales but how I’m feeling overall. I do feel your pain because at weigh-ins last night I hadn’t lost a pound despite my workouts and pretty good food intake but I am choosing to focus on what I’m able to do today that I couldn’t do a few weeks ago and be happy in those accomplishments.
I’m exhausted. My body is tired, I don’t feel like I’m getting any stronger. I could say it is stress, but I was much more stressed this time last year than I am now. I really just don’t know. I’m praying maybe my rheumatologist will have some ideas when I see him Friday.
Oh Lena I hear you and feel the frustration. Prayers for the doctor to have some answers. You will overcome this mountain – you are amazing and have conquered many obstacles! This is a challenge – it stinks – its hard but you have survived so much more- that doesn’t mean it isn’t frustrating and that you don’t deserve to grieve, kick, yell but then give it a TKO. You got this girl 😉
Ohhhhh BOY! WE NEED TO TALK! I was doing just this. I kept going back and forth to the doctors saying I dont feel well. My weight is driving me crazy. I’m trying. Im not eating. The answer . . . well, your getting older. Well, our bodies change. Well. . . ugh!!!! Long story short – Thyroid – .hashimoto’s thyroid. I’m private messaging you.
I love you. You are an amazing woman, Lena.
Another thought…perhaps you are exercising too much and not giving your body time to recover. Betsy told me to run slower on the treadmill. I dropped 0.5 mph and it made a HUGE difference. Chelsi told me to separate my cardio from my ActivTrax days. Yesterday, I just walked on the treadmill after my workout. I planned to do cardio today, but an emergency trip to the eye doctor with my daughter derailed that plan. (She’s fine) And, I am taking rest days. I’ve started listening to my body. If I am still sore, I don’t work out. If I am still fatigued, I take it easy. All that is helping. I figure if I slow things down, I’ll eventually build endurance. If I don’t slow things down, I’ll end up doing more harm than good.