Weight Gain

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Two years ago or so, I joined Weight Watcher's and lost 70 lbs due

to moderate diet and exercise. I was within 20 lbs of my goal

weight, when I turned 40 and all of my hormones went crazy. I

developed thyroid problems and, in an attempt to fix the other

hormone problems, started an over-the-counter progesterone cream.

Shortly thereafter, while still dieting and exercising, I gained 15

lbs rapidly within a two week period. I have spent the last year

trying to lose it again - I intensified the dieting and exercising

and gained another 7 lbs. I have noticed that carbohydrates, which

were never a problem before, are now a real problem. Before, mere

dieting and exercise were enough. I don't have any of the clinical

signs of insulin resistance (I have low blood sugar, low

cholestriol, low estrogen and low testerone), but it looks like my

body is behaving as if I had insulin resistance. I have greatly

reduced the carbohydrates and am counting them each meal, snack, and

daily. I started losing weight, but if I have too many in one meal,

but am still low overall for the day, I gain 2 lbs overnight. I

feel like I am losing this fight.

So, here are my questions. Has anyone had this experience and has

anyone had any success in combating it? Has the on-going taking of

Armour helped at all with weight loss or the continual gain of

weight? Is daily exercise required? Any recommendations?

Thanks.

Holly