Why can't I seem to lose weight anymore?

[Anonymous]

I'm eating healthy, drinking water every day, taking Judo classes 3x a week and hang out with my boyfriend on Saturdays.

I can't seem to lose weight no matter what. I went from 132-135 all the way to 143-145. I'm told that's ok for 5'7 but still. I think this is too much. I gained weight in only a few days way back in late Dec and it's not going down.

Note: I'm ok in bloodcount, there is no cancer, my liver is ok, my heart is ok, my blood sugar is good, I don't have high blood pressure (it's actually always below 120/80) so what's the issue?

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The only thing I can think about is I'm stressed out over my long-end job, going nowhere and a couple other signs I'm worried about:
Along the sudden, unexplained weight gain I'm finding myself sometimes sweating at night (even though it's cold and everyone in the house aren't having that issue), earlier period and irritated lately.

[zeitgeist057]

Not to judge you, but I would have a deeper look at what you mean by "eating healthy"

Simply because I have hung out with a lot of people who have told me they were "eating healthy" and/or actively eating something they described as a healthy food, which in my perspective, was NOT a healthy food.

Some examples of things people perceive as being healthy foods but are not in fact healthy (some are not as unhealthy as say eating a stick of butter, but that doesn't mean it's a health food):

1. Yogurt : with the exception of plain, unsweetned yogurt. Yogurt is full of processed sugar. Looking at the label below, we see 20g of sugar in a 6 oz serving. double that and you have 40g of sugar in a 12 oz serving. For comparison, a 12 oz Coke has 39g of sugar. Literally, more sugar than Coke.

2. Soda: speaking of Coke, if people drink soda and tell me they have a healthy diet? Nope. Gatorade, Powerade, or some other sugar water labeled as a "hydration sports drink"? Nope.

3. Another huge sugar bomb is smoothies. Chock full of sugar, unless you make your own and specifically eliminate sugar.

Also same sugar as Coke

4. Granola, cereals, breads, muffins, pasta: Excessive grain is not good nutrition. Muffins are just cupcakes without the frosting. Bread and pasta give you belly fat. Granola is promoted as a health food when it is just extra carbs and usually lots of added sugar:

More or less a candy bar

Now, I'm not saying this is you, but you are saying you can't solve the mystery of why you are gaining weight still or unable to lose it, so this is the one clue I would investigate a little more.

In addition, focus on having a good, fast metabolism. Get 8 hours of good sleep each night in addition to the hydration and exercise you are already doing. If you need dietary changes talk to a nutritionist, or do some research as your needs may be specific to you. For me, I focus on having the right amount of fiber I need from fresh fruits and vegetables, supplement with meat or plant protein, a healthy amount of healthy fats, and a minimized amount of sugar. (It's almost impossible to eliminate sugar in our society without being a freak about it if you go out to eat even on a semi-regular basis)

[Anonymous]

'I'm finding myself sometimes sweating at night (even though it's cold and everyone in the house aren't having that issue)'

Poor body temperature control points to potential thyroid issues since that is the body's thermostat. Usually people complain about being too cold with those issues though. However, it's possible you've had low iodine levels for long and it's catching up with you. That would also contribute to holding onto weight. But a low vitamin D3 level could also contribute to that too.

I bet you aren't aware of your daily iodine and selenium intake. What about your vitamin D3 intake?

[gabby100]

You have come to a thresh hold , your intake equals your use age. Or sugar intake could be high and your body is burning the sugar. Or you should check you are getting all your vitamins , these can affect how your body burns the food you eat..

[WhyMe247]

Stress, age, and genetics are huge factors. As weird as this may seem, you could not be eating enough. Personally speaking, if I don’t eat enough I’ll look bloated. Are you doing any resistance training too? You could be gaining weight from muscle gain, but slimming down.

[Stupidsigninpage]

You're in your thirties. That when your metabolism starts to slow down.

Also, Type 2 Diabetes can make it hard to lose weight.

[Asker]

My blood sugar is 94 overall. I have no diabetes and no one in my family has.

[Stupidsigninpage]

That's good.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Do you have any shortness of breath or swelling of the feet, it could be your heart I would look for these things, especially if you are getting sweats at nighttime?

[exitseven]

I don't know. I cannot lose any weight either. I lost ten pounds at the end of last year but I haven't been able to lose any more.

[TheAfrikan]

Dietary is the first step but limiting the caloric intake alone won't work by itself only. So you better kick in swimming, running n some weight lifting too. With that you will see change.

[Guy__]

Stress without a doubt.

[jimmy2]

Ahhh the age I hear you