I am 24, and just found out last summer that my body creates too much insulin which contributes to my being over weight. I am on a low carb, low fat diet program prescribed by an endocrinologist. From September to Thanksgiving I lost approx. 25 lbs. and have been able to keep off 20 of that for the last few months. I take an insulin prescription, along with several different vitamins given to me by the doctor. As part of the weight loss program, they give me supplemental shakes which goes in place of breakfast and as an afternoon snack. For food, I am supposed to eat 6-8 oz of lean meat and 3-6 cups of veggies a day. I need and would like to lose 20 more lbs., but have become too lax about sticking more strictly to the diet, I guess since I feel like I have made much progress toward my goal. I guess I have learned what it takes for me to maintain, which makes me want to eat more of the things that are keeping me from losing. If there are any people that are in the same boat or can tell me about their situation, that would be great.

The other factor is that I have started exercising, about 3-5 times a week for no more than 30 minutes each time, as prescribed by my doctor. She gave me these exercise bars to eat when I work out, but they have a lot of stuff in them. She said if I didn't have enough calories that I wouldn't lose weight, just like ifyou don't eat enough you won't lose weight. I have just kind of plateaued and I don't know what to do to get unstuck.

Plus, I don't really understand the insulin thing so much, all I know is that I take Metformin for it, and they want my number to be below seven, when they check me on fasting bloodwork.