Anyone else have a problem with weightloss?

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I've struggled with my weight ever since I hit puberty; and let me tell you going from a childhood model to an adult with a BMI of 44 isn't the greatest feeling!

I've tried low-carb, low-fat, weight watchers, frozen food diet, becoming a vegetarian, reduced calorie, working out 5 days a week, going to a nutritionist...Nothing seems to work for me.

So I guess what I'm asking is; has anyone else had this problem? If so, have you managed to lose weight? Was it caused by something else (such as medication, Hypothyroidism, etc?) How did you finally shed the pounds?

Catie101 · Accepted Answer

Background: I have an underactive thyroid, a very slow metabolism, and sugar intolerance. I have not had any trouble with losing weight or maintaining weight. Maybe I am in no position to even be posting an answer here but I truly want to help you.

Society, doctors, nutritionists, personal trainers, dieticians, media, etc has confused peoples perceptions of a healthy diet so much no one knows what’s real and what isn’t anymore. I have done over 6 years of my own personal research on nutrition/exercise/diet, etc and I in no way claim to be a professional but I know that there are a lot of things people could be doing better.

Low carb diets are not right. It is not about carbohydrates themselves but about the type of carbs. The reason people came up with the “low carb” diet is because when carbs reach the bloodstream they turn into glucose (sugar) and then they are stored as fat BUT only simple carbs are that way. Complex carbs however should make up for about 50% of your diet. Complex carbs are stored for energy and they are too complex to rush to the bloodstream, be broken down and stored as fat. link this link has a list of complex carbs you should be consuming. link these are a list of simple carbs which you can have in moderation.

Low fat. Dangerous! You need fats, but good fats (there are such a thing) link this link tells you all about good fats. Now stay away from anything in the grocery store that says “low fat” on it. It uses sugars and chemicals to make up for the reduced fat which are actually worse for you and make you GAIN weight. Also stay away from artificial sweeteners they’re the same way.

Being a vegetarian makes your dieting job harder. Certain meats are good to eat and some you should stay away from. Stay away from red meats like steak and go more towards lean high protein meats; chicken, turkey, and seafood are great!

Reduced calories? Yes but you need to have the right amount, not overly reduced. Society makes it seem like our body needs a lot more calories than it does. The average woman should actually be consuming about 1300 calories not 1800-2000. Now it is about the type of calories; complex carbs and lots of protein give your body all the energy it needs to make it through the day. If you are working out maybe consume more like 1500-1600. In order for you to lose weight you need to burn more calories than you consume daily.

as for diet you can workout 5 days a week, that's great. try 20 minutes of aerobics in the morning before you eat anything. and later in the day do plenty of cardio mixed in with some weight training and body strengthening exercises. if you have any questions about anything you can message me or leave questions in the comments! I hope this helped! good luck :)

Darkfairie17 · Accepted Answer

I have had a weight loss issue for most of my life. I was good for a bit in my childhood, but at 9 I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism.

If you haven't already been checked, definitely have a doctor do a blood test to make sure that is not the problem.

My weight over the years has fluctuated a lot. Now that I am older, 22, it seems to have gotten better. I found that eating more often helps. So instead of only having 3 big meals, I have 5, but they are small. I will have some yogurt and fruit in the morning, then for lunch some home made beef stew, then some fruit later on, or toast and peanut butter and then stew again for supper.

I also drink lots of water. I lost weight by doing exercise and eating good foods. I stopped eating a lot of processed foods because they contain a lot of chemicals, preservatives, salt and other junk people just don't need. My weight is a lot more manageable with this kind of eating.

It's definitely hard to lose weight if there is an underlying issue. Definitely seek a doctors help in figuring out what the problem is. Also, don't be afraid to use weights when exercising. Building muscle helps to burn more fat.

Longshot · Accepted Answer

I have had the problem for a long time and recently have started on an exercise and nutrition program. In 3 months, I have lost 30 lbs but still have a ways to go, maybe another 20. One of my biggest problems is that I carry extra weight very well -- it's not all that visible to others except in myface.

I think it does require a lifestyle change. I am walking 4 miles a day and once in a while 6 miles. I eat about 1,500 calories a day. I have an eating plan that is flexible, but it consists mainly of protein, fruits and veggies. Between meals, I eat an apple and I can eat all the veggies I want between meals also. I stay away from processed food, fast food, fried food and I am not a sweet eater either.

Other things I do include visiting the nutritionist every month. It's an incentive. I threw out my scale. (A scale has a way of defeating me.) I stay away from heavy carb eating because I believe I am carb sensitive when it comes to weight.

Getting past the first two weeks is the toughest, but by then you see results and you are motivated to do more. When others see it, you get even more motivated.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Lost 80lbs by eliminating processed foods and building muscle through exercise bands and dumb bell lifting. High Fructose Corn Syrup was a MAJOR factor in gaining weight.

Look at all the foods that contain it.

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Eat mostly foods that come out of the ground - fruits, vegetables - nothing processed. Eat the stuff . Fresh food, easy recipes. You have to control the content by cooking at home.

Many dishes from the Meditteranean are good for weight loss because they taste so good and motivate you to continue eating it

Make this today. It's incredibly easy, and it tastes unbelievably good.

shinnygold17 · Answer

By eating 600-800 calories a day. Working out one to two times a day. Hardcore working out to not some walking a mile sh*t. That's not a workout. I would do a spin class and then stair master for 30 minutes after. then sometimes go back to the gym that day and do a hour of kickboxing.  I went from a size 9-11 to 4-5 in a month and a half.  And I am still at 4-5 6 months later.

Anonymous · Answer

Are you on antidepressants by any chance?

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