lundi 24 septembre 2018

How to get really lean? Not satisfied with my weight loss results.

I'm 5'6. I started at 190 pounds and a size 11-12. When I was at my highest weight, I actually ate quite healthy and nutrient-dense foods. Unfortunately, I often felt deprived eating gigantic salads, omelets, whole wheat products, giant bowls of fruit, etc. Added/refined sugar and refined/non-fibrous carbs were "off-limits" because I'm PCOS (insulin resistant) and reactive hypoglycemic. No weight was lost though because I was eating too much, despite everything being nutritious. I didn't start losing weight until I reduced portions of my food. I began eating whatever I wanted while continuing portion control which finally got rid of the deprived feeling. For example, some days I would have a slice or two or pizza for a meal, other days a small salad followed by some ice cream, or maybe a pack of sushi if that's what I was in the mood for. You get the idea. I felt great (mentally). I also began to do some weight lifting and cardio during my weight loss. Within a year and a half, I lost around 70 pounds. Sadly, I didn't get the physique I was hoping for. I'm a size 2 now but I'm still very "soft". My muffin tops remain as well as my lower belly bloat (hard to see without a side picture). The back of my thighs are covered in cellulite. My butt is very soft and kinda sags. And when I tense my arms, I don't really see definition. I ate healthy during the entire time I was overweight and I lifted weights while losing the weight. I'm not sure how else to lean up my physique better. Any suggestions?

PS- I recently had an updated insulin test and glucose tolerance test. I still have reactive hypoglycemia and my insulin levels are still high despite losing 70 pounds.

Before (left), After (right). Sorry for the blurriness.


by YoungYetWise via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding

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