No matter what I do I can't lose weight. Any advice or tips?

[Anonymous]

I'm an endomorph. I'm also a pear shaped. I currently weigh 174. I'm 5'6". My goal is to get to 135 by April 7, 2016. I've always been thick but whenever I dieted and exercise I have been doing, I was always able to lose weight quickly. About 3 years ago I got to this weight and have been unable to lose weight. I have tried low carb dieting, going to the gym (I bulked up from weight training and my weight climbed to 185 lbs, so I left the gym). Due to desperation I had a liposuction around my abdomen and flanks. It was a botched surgery and nearly died from blood loss. This happened in May. I don't want to undergo anymore surgeries and would just like to do it the 'right way'.

First and foremost, I drink 67 oz of water daily. I take a multivitamin, potassium and fish oil. I've been a vegetarian since I was 4. For the past 5 months I have been walking between 5-6 miles daily. About two months ago I started dancing between 39-44 minutes, 6 times a week. According to the Pacer app, I burn 400-444 calories daily. No weight loss. About two weeks ago I began writing and measuring my calorie intake. I eat every 3 hours and each meal is 240-260 calories, 6 times a day. If Pacers is correct, I net about 950-1000 calories. I've also cut out breads and sweets. Two weeks later I am still stuck at 174.

I've already been tested my thyroid. I actually have subclinical HYPERthyroidism so I should be losing weight. My levels are almost normal that the doctor did not prescribe meds. I was tested for PCOS about 8 years ago and my hormones were normal. Additionally, I have no kids so it's not due to pregnancy.

Please help! I'd appreciate any input as I'm desperate. Thank you!

[Cmasterson]

I'm sorry you had an awful surgery! It seems you are on the right track, I'm trying to think and the only thing I can think of is DRINK lots of water a day before you eat your meals. Even a green tea supplement helps to boost your metabolism even more (atleast for me). Instead of walking daily, do 2 days of HIIT and 2 days of Low intensity you may have hit a plateau and thats why there's no change. You constantly have to change it up. Dont be scared of carbs, but do always eat clean you're allowed to indulge every now and then but it helps when you don't have any refined sugars or excessive oils etc. Meal prepping is a life saviour. I'm sorry I couldn't be much more help but it sounds like you're doing everything right maybe your work out routine needs to change! A lot of aerobic and cardio. Eve though you bulked up from weight training you can use your own weight against you and resistance bands etc.

[xobrowneyedbeauty]

you're only eating 1000 calories? it's probably because you aren't eating enough. also walking is good but it's not going to do much if it doesn't get your heart rate up. anyone can walk 5 miles at 3mph but it's a different story if you're jogging half of it you get what im saying? also make sure you're eating fruits, veggies, and protei. cutting stuff out of your diet isn't the best way to go because you may end up binging later. Hope this is helpful. let me know if you have more questions, I lost about 15 lbs 3 years ago and now I am stuck as well so I feel your pain.

[xobrowneyedbeauty]

also sorry about your surgery! I totally missed that somehow. Im so sorry that sounds awful! :(

[JayB124b]

If you are netting calories you won't lose weight. ~ 250kcal is very low. It's less than a chocolate bar. Mind placing what you average meal/days intake is and what exercise it is you are doing?

Some people just do not lose weight easily.

[Jayded1]

Well it can take up to 3 weeks for thebody to start letting weight off with a lifestyle change. The key is patience.

Second you won't put on muscle that fast at the gym. It just isn't going to happen. You should work out :)