I'm having a hard time losing weight while being on medication. Has anyone else experienced this?
Hi all,
Brand new to this forum. I was diagnosed with T2D last year and it's been a whirlwind. Fast forward today, I've been able to lower and maintain a great A1C. The only issue is since taking medication, I've gained close to 50 lbs. I'm consistent with my workouts and I practically cook all of my meals but for some reason, the weight just won't come off. For the past 8 months, I've been at the same weight. My endo told me not to feel discouraged and to keep it up with my diet and workouts but it's starting to take a toll on me mentally.
Has this happen to anyone and if so, what are some things that helped you achieve your weight loss goal?
That must be awfully disheartening,
, but congratulations on the low AIC numbers. That is a huge achievement! Are you on insulin, by any chance? Here is an article about insulin and weight gain that might interest you: https://type2diabetes.com/living/insulin-cause-weight-gain. An endo is always going to be more concerned with blood sugar control than anything else. You are in a good place with that, so I see why your doctor doesn't want to rock that boat, but you are right to be concerned. Even if the weight doesn't impact your diabetes, it can have other consequences, such as cardiac disease and low self-esteem. The fact that you have been at the same weight recently is good. That means you have stabilized and that little changes can make a difference now even if it takes a long time to see results. Have you considered seeing a dietician who specializes in diabetes? A dietician might be able to find healthy ways to shave off 100 or 200 calories a day. You could also try ramping up your workouts a notch. The more regularly you work out, the more effecienct your body becomes. You might need to challenge yourself just a bit more. From today forward, maybe you could shift your perspective. Your blood sugar and your weight are stable. Those are good things that can help you live longer and more fully. Give yourself the credit you deserve. The weight gain was a side effect of the new-found health. Now it's time to work on that while also maintaining your other achievements. Take it slow and easy -- a few less calories (the right ones) and a bit more challenge to your workout (just a bit). You might not see results for a few months, but you will see them and, hopefully, they will have been painless. I hope that helps. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member) Thank you so much for this message, Lori. I really do appreciate it. 😀
Hello
, Just want to check in and see how you are doing. Are you able to get the weight under control? If so, did you have to make lifestyle changes? We would like to know how you are doing. Keep in touch. Hi
. I am not Diane, but I wanted to commend you on that 100-pound weight loss. That was a tremendous achievement. I can see how it must be discouraging to put half of it back on. I am glad you are at least not gaining weight anymore. If you don't mind me asking, what medications are you taking? How awesome that your bloodwork results are still improving. It must be good to know you are making progress in that regard. Thinking of you and wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member) Thanks for taking the time to share what has been going on with you regarding your weight loss journey. Is there a chance that while you have been exercising you have gained muscle? Muscle weighs more than fat and if you are losing fat and gaining muscle mass the scale can be deceiving. What do you think? -Lauren (team member)
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, Congratulations on the 100-pound weight loss. I lost 60 and was able to get off of some of my medications. I've gained back 15 pounds, but I'm not eating like I started. We do plateau, but have to keep at it. You can do this.
Losing weight is not easy and as you said, keeping it off is even harder. Let us know what the doctor has to say. I'm interested to know if they can take you off of some of your medications.
Thanks for sharing. Diane (Team Member)
