About Melissa Anderson Expertise I have a Bachelor`s degree in biochemistry, researched metabolism and endocrinology for four years, and am currently attending medical school. Ask me anything and everything relating to Atkins and other low-carb diet plans!
Experience I've been on Atkins since 2001 and I'm still going strong!
Education/Credentials Professionally, I have a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, researched metabolism and endocrinology for four years, and am currently attending medical school.
Question I am a 34 year old female. I currently weigh 255lbs. I work out with a trainer (very intense) 3 days per week for about 2 hours each day and on the other 4 days I get in about 1.5 hours of intensive cardio per day. I am taking in about 1500 calories everyday. Good calories. No junk food, pasta, breads etc. I am being treated for Type 2 diabetes (insulin resistance) Problem is, I am still not losing weight. What do I do?
Answer Kim,
You can burn more calories than you eat in the short term (up to 4-6 weeks) and not lose weight. In the long term, there's no possible way for this to happen. So if this has been going on for longer than 6-8 weeks, then you're taking in a lot more than 1500 calories. Studies show that people who don't measure or weigh all of their food tend to overestimate their calorie intake by 20-50%. So if you aren't already doing that, then get a measuring cup and a food scale and start measuring. If you are, then hang in there. Staying in negative calorie balance is like staying in negative financial balance-you can get away with it for a while without you noticing, but it does build and eventually you will see the loss. Remember that your journey isn't about numbers on a scale. It's about health and fitness, so if numbers on a scale bother you, then don't weigh yourself. Just track calories religiously and watch in amazement as your pants loosen.
Melissa
