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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am almost 44F and on the big side of around 190+ lbs at 5'2.5". I have been on ozempic for more than a year but it is not working and I am not losing weight. I have a few other medical conditions such as Type 2, PCOS, thyroid and ADHD and I don't drink. I have a busy job and also started school recently but whatever I do, eat less or more, I just can't lose weight. I have increased ozempic dose as well but no help. Is it more from other hormonal or medical issues or stress?[/quote]

OP, I'm going to be blunt. At your age, with your BMI and the health conditions that you list, you need to be prioritizing your health over this busy job and starting school. There is a host of things you haven't told us here that no doubt are contributing to your weight problem. I'm sorry, but no one "just can't lose weight" if they are going about it in a consistent and correct way.[/quote]

Op here. Thanks for the input and it's ok if you are blunt. I am an LPN and stand all day for my job. It doesn't pay much and I have a lot of debt to deal with, like about $63K of CC debt and + $25K of auto. I went through a rough divorce a few years back and didn't get much out of it due to several reasons and other kids (they are adults now) expenses added up. I am going to school to become RN to get a better job and also to increase my pay scale which would help me in long run. School is part-time but could be hectic. Currently, only twice a day but very soon it is going to be 3x a week. I also usually take calls over the weekend to make extra money. I do take Lexapro and is in peri-menopause but PCOS and Type 2 has always been problematic for me. I am also single and live alone and have no time to date since I broke up with my BF a few months back. Not sure exactly what it is but my sex drive is also down. Not sure if it is the extra weight or any other hormonal issues but it is always making me tired and my joints also hurt. I thought ozempic could be a good way to shed some weight but you are right, it needs extra work too for which I don't have time. [/quote]

Great that you are doing this schooling to improve your job and your pay scale OP. Interesting that you currently stand all day as an LPN; as you know, that is not the same as getting cardiovascular (weight reducing) exercise. It may be marginally better than a deskjob, but not much. You are basically sedentary though in a standing position. Also interesting that you mentioned not having time to date; frankly, that should be the least of your concerns now.

Take care of yourself, please!

You really, really need to see a registered dietitian who can help you with a personalized eating plan. Check with your insurance to see if sessions with one is covered. Exercise also needs to be a factor, so while you're at it, check with your insurance and see if any preventative care is available there, for example gym membership. If not, you can always add walking, etc on your own, although its harder without accountability.

FWIW, I'm a registered dietitian myself and I see a lot of single women in your situation. It is very hard to have the discipline to establish and maintain a healthful eating/ sleeping/ exercise schedule when you are accountable to no one but yourself. A compassionate but firm professional could help you a lot.

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