For the first few years I followed the typical low-fat, low-calorie diet with lots of aerobic training. I loved it but I couldn’t lose weight either. I kept doing it because that is what I was taught to do. Then, a few years ago, I changed my diet. I eat quality protein/eggs/nuts, a lot of fat by most standards, fruits and vegetables-more or less. I lost 25 lbs. and maintained.

The last few months I’ve really cut down on cardio but I keep up with the weight training. I don’t know my % body fat right now and haven’t weighed in awhile but my clothes fit the same. I don’t think I’ve lost muscle. I actually have pretty good muscle tone and I wouldn’t consider myself bulky.

I am hypo-girl and adrenal-girl (secondary adrenal insufficiency-pituitary) as well so this plays a big part for me. There are so many burned out athletes. As mentioned earlier, the body just can’t take the constant stress(cortisol demands). Once the adrenals can’t pump out enough cortisol, the thyroid goes down hill as well-weight gain.

We probably all know people that work their butts off trying to lose weight and it just doesn’t happen. I agree with Mark, 80% of it is diet. I do understand, it does seem that men have a much easier time when it comes to weight loss.