Not only have I not lost, now I've gained a few pounds.
Update in #12
This is part BP part ask for advice. I'd love to lose 10lbs. Weight has crept up slowing over the past several years. In that time I've gone GF (for health reasons) and went on BCP. Since late Feb I started working out cardio (arc trainer or elliptical) for 20min 3-4X a week (all the time I could squeeze in before work). For the past month I started 30min of jogging 4-5x a week which burns about 200 calories per outing. Also a month ago I stopped BCP (DH got the V a few months back). I was tracking food intake via MFP and I was usually in the 1200-1400 calorie range. About 2 weeks after stopping BCP I dropped 1.5lbs. But this week I'm back up 2.5lb. Wait a freakin' minute...I'm off BPC and I've upped my cardio and I'm gaining weight? Nothing else in my diet has changed. Actually I've cut back on late night snacking, the weekly starbucks iced drink (I don't order the high calorie drinks), and diet soda (subbing sparkling water instead). Since I'm GF I don't indulge in treats at work and even when eating out (which is rare) my diet restrictions limit me to usually the healthiest things on a menu. What gives? I'm 39.5yo so I know metabolism is not working in my favor, but I would think that I'd be at least making a slow dent of a few pounds. I'm so frustrated.
I'm guessing I need to add strength training in there. Anything else?
Last edited by wendibird22; 11-14-2014 at 11:36 AM.
Mom to two amazing DDs ('07 & '09) and a fur baby.
Gluten free since Nov '11 after non-celiac gluten sensitive diagnosis. Have had great improvement or total elimination of: migraines, bloating/distention, heartburn, cystic acne, canker sores, bleeding gums, eczema on elbows, dry skin and scalp, muscle cramps, PMS, hair loss, heart palpitations, fatigue. I'm amazed.