Losing Muscle....?

[RichardVST 20]

I am a year and almost 3 months out. Have lost 155lbs...that's the good new! However, I have had constant pain eating no matter how much or how fast. Bummer. Doctors are no help. I am resigned to hope that it will just fix itself...

My body has changed so much. Good and bad. Strangely my legs and butt have lost all muscle. I'm 6' and have always been very physical and athletic, despite my weight. My legs were always very muscular. Now they are so skinny...its crazy. And my butt is nothing but bones. literally. It is painful to sit on a bench or on the ground - I have no padding at all. I exercise 5x a week 60 minutes each - all cardio on elliptical and treadmill.

Does this sound strange? Anyone else have this experience? I am 56 - maybe what I thought was muscular legs wasn't...it has been a long time since I saw my legs prior to being overweight. Maybe now I just have skinny old man legs/butt...? If its not normal, I wonder if this muscle loss is hurting my heart...?

Thanks

[awold0 246]

I am a year and almost 3 months out. Have lost 155lbs...that's the good new! However, I have had constant pain eating no matter how much or how fast. Bummer. Doctors are no help. I am resigned to hope that it will just fix itself...

My body has changed so much. Good and bad. Strangely my legs and butt have lost all muscle. I'm 6' and have always been very physical and athletic, despite my weight. My legs were always very muscular. Now they are so skinny...its crazy. And my butt is nothing but bones. literally. It is painful to sit on a bench or on the ground - I have no padding at all. I exercise 5x a week 60 minutes each - all cardio on elliptical and treadmill.

Does this sound strange? Anyone else have this experience? I am 56 - maybe what I thought was muscular legs wasn't...it has been a long time since I saw my legs prior to being overweight. Maybe now I just have skinny old man legs/butt...? If its not normal, I wonder if this muscle loss is hurting my heart...?

Thanks

Are you lifting weights or any strength activities?

[sophie'sChoice 269]

First, Congrats on your weightloss! that is awesome! I hope to follow in your footsteps. In terms of your problem, it seems you do a LOT of cardio, but do you do any weight training? that might help with your muscle tone. Cardio is great for weightloss and for your heart but when it comes to getting those muscles toned there is nothing like resistence. If I were you, I would seek out the help of a trainer where you work out and have them design a program for you that will help you get to where you want to be. Good luck and again congrats!!

[RichardVST 20]

Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried weights - can't read during so very boring, and it seems to really aggravate my joints....excuses!

So anyone else have this experience?

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried weights - can't read during so very boring, and it seems to really aggravate my joints....excuses!

So anyone else have this experience?

yoga. yoga is a weight bearing exercise. start out with beginners yoga. go slow. it will make you strong, flexible and help build muscle. get yourself a young, hot, very motivating personal trainer to work with you on weight lifting. she will keep you interested, i promise.

[RichardVST 20]

Thanks for the advice - congrats on everyone's success!