It is one of the hardest things to do:  Losing weight especially if you are going through pre-menopause. Your hormones are all over the place and it is even harder to lose jusr one LB.  You need to work out twice as much to make a difference and cut down on calories.  You really have to concentrate on what you are doing to make a difference.  Doctors have not helped at all in this regard to manage the hormones so the weight will come off more easily. I have to keep fighting harder to get this off.  Some days are better than others. If you have more advice please send it over.