I can’t lose weight. Please HELP?
I’m 24 years old. Within the past 2 years I’ve gained 50+ pounds!! It’s not like I don’t know what to do. I used to be a personal trainer. Thyroid problems are very common in my family, I’m not trying to blame this on my thyroid but I just thought I should mention that.
I’ve have tried exercise with high amounts of cardio up to 6 days a week for months at a time. NOTHING comes off, I simply gain more weight. (and surprisingly do not eat more when exercising) I am aware that muscle weighs more than fat, but if I was gaining muscle, then my jeans wouldn’t continually get smaller…
Another thing is I’m ALWAYS tired.
Also, I’ve tried every diet pill, I’ve tried changing my diet. I hardly eat anything throughout the day as it is.
The normal caloric intake for a woman is 1500-2000.. on an average (even when I feel that I’m stuffing my face) I intake around 1200 calories.
I’m to the point now where I am considered obese. I’ve tried not eating at all and I just get faint.
I’m 5 foot 2 inches and very close to 200 pounds. This is very scary to me. I do not have insurance so going to the doctor is not an option at this time. If there are any herbs or supplements that may boost my metabolism, or ANY idea whatsoever on how to get rid of this fat which literally has changed my life (for the worse). I would appreciate any ideas.
I hope I have already answered any possible questions, but please let me know if there is anything else you think may be a factor.
ok samantha .. u might be reading my answer as just another answer but… listen.. i was also in the exact same situation as u.. i am also 24 yrs old and weighed 121 pounds (my height is 5.2 as well just like u) 2 yrs ago and now i weigh 145pounds. I was exactly like u.. i was at the gym every day before i got married.. (2yrs ago).. even if i had worked a physical job the whole day i would still attend the gym.. i got married and became lazy… and stopped eating healthy.. i started consuming lots of junk food.. i moved from the city i lived in away from my family to the city my husband lives in.. i was depressed.. and because of depression i kept eating to make me happy and i gained alot of weight.. i started the gym a year ago again.. but because once i used to fit the tighest jeans i guess i expected quick results and so i gave up easily.. i have a physical job now as well and still weigh 145 pounds. So one month ago i said to myself i am going to go to the gym to make an effort….because diets and supplement pills do not really work.. do u know why.. because u and i are not motivated enough.. so if your gym has classes with groups try to attend those because at the end they will motivate you.. coz u try to push urself to look good near others.. other then that check what ur eating.. like even cutting out small amounts of carbs will help.. the only supplement i take is thermogenics for the gym.. and that is to give me added energy.. but its all mental.. feeling lazy and tired is caused from sadness and depression.. u probably feel down that ur not as hot as you were and u dont look as good as u did.. and also life alone has its own problems as well.. so what i realised is you gotta put aside the problems the world creates separate to your weight gain.. firstly you have to accept who u are now and never think of what u were before.. everytime u go gym and work out you will feel great afterwards. First weigh urself and put the scales away coz it will be tempting to re way urself every day. Then go gym at least 3 times this week… and eat good … have little of everything and then reweigh urself.. and even losing 1 pound is a success…so think of small steps…and even losing 11 pounds in 1 or 2 months will motivate you and help u feel alot better.. and this will also make ur real life that u put aside from your weight life much better as well… I already lose 2 pounds in 3 weeks and ive only cut small amounts off food and went to the gym 2 or 3 times a week for the last 3 weeks… Good luck and put ur other problems aside 
October 21st, 2009 at 7:13 am
Okay, just to make you feel better, my sister is 5′2.5 and 220 pounds (: LOL.
I REALLY suggest going to your doctor and asking him to help you.
I’d suggest what I did to lose 50 pounds, but you already do it.
I lost 50 pounds by taking in 1300 calories daily in 4 months..
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October 21st, 2009 at 7:40 am
By the sounds of things - like many of us - you have messed up your metabolism by going on too many diets, and too many diet pills. I think you will find the article below on Jillian Thomas very appropriate. She was having similar problems and actually developed a diet to restore balance to the hormones regulating your metabolism. No doctor required. Just a healthy diet.
References :
http://optimalbodyweight.com/blog/book-reviews/master-your-metabolism-book-reviews/jillian-michaels-does-your-metabolism-prevent-you-from-losing-weight
October 21st, 2009 at 7:45 am
Go to google and type in "Basal metabolic rate calculator" plug in your age, height and weight into the calculator and see what number it spits out. You should eat between 500-1000 calories less than that number, so long as it will not put your intake below 1000 calories.
Your target should be -1000 calories a day.
So, if your BMR is 1700 and you eat 1200 a day, you have -500 already. You must exercise to burn that extra 500 calories off every day.
If you succeed with this, you will lose 2 pounds a week.
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October 21st, 2009 at 7:59 am
Well, you may have a thyroid problem, but based on the other information you have given I would say your lifestyle is causing you the problem.
Your low caloric intake suggests to me that you may be on a low fat diet. Contrary to popular opinion, a low fat diet is not a good way to lose weight. A low fat diet just slows down your metabolism. Your body is in starvation mode. The mitochondria in your cells need fat to burn fat. You need to add some more fat to your diet. But, don’t overdo it since if your diet is too high in fat, then there is too much fat for the mitochondria to use. Aim for around 30% of your calories to come from fat. Protein is also important.
If you want to know the real deal regarding weight loss research, then read Good Calories Bad Calories by Gary Taubes.
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In my twenties, I was on a very low fat diet and my weight just kept creeping up. In my forties, I went on a medium fat diet and I lost weight fairly easily.
October 21st, 2009 at 8:38 am
ok samantha .. u might be reading my answer as just another answer but… listen.. i was also in the exact same situation as u.. i am also 24 yrs old and weighed 121 pounds (my height is 5.2 as well just like u) 2 yrs ago and now i weigh 145pounds. I was exactly like u.. i was at the gym every day before i got married.. (2yrs ago).. even if i had worked a physical job the whole day i would still attend the gym.. i got married and became lazy… and stopped eating healthy.. i started consuming lots of junk food.. i moved from the city i lived in away from my family to the city my husband lives in.. i was depressed.. and because of depression i kept eating to make me happy and i gained alot of weight.. i started the gym a year ago again.. but because once i used to fit the tighest jeans i guess i expected quick results and so i gave up easily.. i have a physical job now as well and still weigh 145 pounds. So one month ago i said to myself i am going to go to the gym to make an effort….because diets and supplement pills do not really work.. do u know why.. because u and i are not motivated enough.. so if your gym has classes with groups try to attend those because at the end they will motivate you.. coz u try to push urself to look good near others.. other then that check what ur eating.. like even cutting out small amounts of carbs will help.. the only supplement i take is thermogenics for the gym.. and that is to give me added energy.. but its all mental.. feeling lazy and tired is caused from sadness and depression.. u probably feel down that ur not as hot as you were and u dont look as good as u did.. and also life alone has its own problems as well.. so what i realised is you gotta put aside the problems the world creates separate to your weight gain.. firstly you have to accept who u are now and never think of what u were before.. everytime u go gym and work out you will feel great afterwards. First weigh urself and put the scales away coz it will be tempting to re way urself every day. Then go gym at least 3 times this week… and eat good … have little of everything and then reweigh urself.. and even losing 1 pound is a success…so think of small steps…and even losing 11 pounds in 1 or 2 months will motivate you and help u feel alot better.. and this will also make ur real life that u put aside from your weight life much better as well… I already lose 2 pounds in 3 weeks and ive only cut small amounts off food and went to the gym 2 or 3 times a week for the last 3 weeks… Good luck and put ur other problems aside
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life experience
October 21st, 2009 at 8:50 am
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