Hi. Im Kate and I actually joined this forum cos I am at a total loss of what to do. I am a "recovered" anorexic, technically, but I have been what I would call neurotic about food for the last 12 years (following my recovery) and managed to maintain a low weight (52 - 53kg. I am 168 cm). But of late there seems to be nothing I can do to stave off
weight gain. I have increasd my exercise from 60 minutes of cyclng 4 times a week, to 90 minutes 4 times a week and have kept my calorie intake the same (1800calories a day). But I keep putting on weight (I am trying and failing to no go higher than my current 55kg). According to my scale, it is not muscle weight either. My
fat percent is also increasing.
I am at a loss. I am so tired all the time from the exercise and don't feel like I can increase it.
Does anyone out there have a similar experience? Have we calorie counters made our bodies into over-efficient machines for turning every calorie into
fat? Or is it something to do with reaching your mid 30s? (I am 34).
If anyone out there has any advice or similar experienc, I would be really pleased if you would share it.
Kate
