What are some reasons why I can't lose weight?

Question

I read an article in Health magazine about a few reasons why people cannot lose weight. One was thyroid and there was another that I cannot remember. I've been working out everyday for the last 3 months and have only lost about 4 lbs. I've had my thyroid checked recently and my levels were fine.

My real question is what is the other reason besides Thyroid that was mentioned in a recent article in Health magazine. I have been doing 60 minutes of step aerobics/strength training every day - or at least 6 out of 7 days a week. I drink a Slim Fast for breakfast, have an apple for snack, another Slim Fast for lunch and something small - usually a cucumber. Then try to limit my dinners - we eat a lot of grilled chicken.

Thanks for any help.

In case anyone was wondering here is the info I was looking for: (From Health Magazine)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 6 to 10 percent of women. It can lead to weight gain, unwanted facial hair, and an irregular menstrual cycle—as well as type 2 diabetes. If your thyroid test doesn’t indicate problems, an insulin- and glucose-tolerance test (checking for high levels of insulin in your blood) may be your next step. Ultimately, you may need a medication, like metformin, that makes your body more sensitive to insulin, which can help you slim down.

Answer 1

Most people are around 10 to 15% of their normal weight range. This could fluctuate depending on your emotional state. Some people gain or lose weight when happy or sad etc.

Cut down on your intake of food. I have found that to be the best method. Instead of a double cheese burger just eat a cheese burger for lunch.

Answer 2

I am so happy this question was asked. I can help you as I am in the same situation as you are and have had wonderful sucsess. First it is very important, You drink at least 6 - 8oz glasses of water a day very essential. Then make sure you have a fiber breakfast in the morning and eat a healthy proper measured meal three times a day with two fuit snacks , exersixe every day and join a Weight watcher support group. I lost over 50 pounds so far. It is very important to watch amounts and what you eat.It is working for me, and I am also on thyroid meds.Please hang in there, Don't give up. Think possitive. You can do it, I am holding good thoughts for you my friend. if at all possible try to give up sweets. If you can not then try low fat treats

Answer 3

Think about it, 4 lbs in 3 months is 12 pounds a year. If you live to the age of 100 you have a potential weight loss of 1200 pounds. Pretty good.

Actually it is common when people work out to convert fat to muscle, so you can be getting into better shape without losing much weight. Just stick with the program and the weight will come.

Answer 4

Sounds like you could have a few well explanations to free weight -Look Thinner -Be Healthier. Those are well, however possibly your teacher needs you to have a extra unique target that entails a unique time and best weight target. If you can not feel of whatever already like "appear well for the "massive" day" take a look at enforcing one like run a 5k, free that stomach fats, or swim a mile. Trainers have a tendency to have the "eyes at the prize mentality" so this almost always what she is watching for. I agree regardless that that a slight outlook turns out essentially the most congruent with everyday lifestyles. I additionally feel there almost always not anything improper with it, if no longer being a well "outlook". It additionally displays my possess individual outlook, however could have whatever to do with why i do not appear like a twiglet, and do not run marathons. Generally talking it sound like you're making healthful offerings in the direction of consuming proper, wasting weight, and gaining vigour. (Hiring a teacher, becoming a member of a Gym, looking what you devour). You particularly can not have a improper outlook, and the one matters I could real warn in opposition to is should you had been looking to free an excessive amount of weight, approximately to show to medications to achieve muscle tissue, or interested simplest in bodily appearances. While it probably extra profitable to have a unique target, and a best strategy to pat yourself at the again on the finish, if you're already located, it almost always is not neccesary.

Answer 5

I agree - diet has a lot to do with it. You could work out 7 days a week, but if you eat crap you're not going to lose any weight. Try to include more fruits and veggies in your diet. Check out weightwatchers.com points system. I lost 30 pounds that way.

Answer 6

Here is what you need to do, if you are serious about losing weight and keeping it off. Eat 6 small meals a day about every 4 hours. Here what that will do for you, your metabolism will increase (i.e. Loose weight) and you will have more engry. If you go on a diet and eat less, your metabolism will slow down and store to fat. That is why diets dont work. Only the size of your fist, carbs (examples:baked potato, pasta, oatmeal, beans, corn, melon, apples, fat free yogurt, whole wheat breads)in one and protien (examples:chicken breast, swordfish, shrimp, turkey breast) in the other. You can also eat vegetables and salads with any meal, they dont have none or little fat). 30min cardo exercise every day. Any of these(examples: walking, jogging, swimming,running, biking, ect), Monday cardo, tues upper body (arms: curls, tricep extensions,pull ups, front press)(abdominals: leg pull crunch, leg raises), (chest: bench press, butterfly, pullover)(shoulders: front press, arm pullover, cross county skier machine)(back:seated row, lat pull downs, back extension)(YOU DONT HAVE TO DO IN ONE DAY, mix it up) wed cardo, thurs lower body (legs: leg pull,leg press, squats, lounges) fri cardo, sat upper. Sunday eat anything you want and dont exercising, you do this on sunday so your body doesnt go into starvation mode. YOU NEED TO TAKE SUNDAY OFF. If you stilck with this you will have a great body. also drink aleast 8oz of water daily! Stay away from Mcdonals, Wendys, ect because there is nothing good for you on the menu's even the salads are bad (beaon bits, cheeze, dressing, ect) Good Luck :)

Answer 7

When your mind detects that you have started loosing weight it's self-preservation mechanism (homeostasis) is oblivious to the possibility that this weight loss is good. It screws with your metobolism and comfort through insulin, hunger pains, etc. to avoid you starving to death. A mind is a terrible thing-- in this instance. If you only loose a pound or two a week this undesireable response is not as strong.

Answer 8

Drink more water.

Eat fruit, and veggies.. not potatoes, corn ,etc.


No white bread, only whole grain.

eat every 2 to 3 hrs.

Find out how many calories your body needs then how many it needs to lose weight.

( you could not be eating enough calories..this has happened to me ... I was so shocked! )

So, good luck, I know how you feel..
But,, I know I cheat a lot.

Answer 9

Keep working out, eat healthy and stay stress free. Just keep going, dont give up. Losing 4 pounds is better than losing none.

Answer 10

You may not be getting enough protein to support muscle building which in turn burns more fat for weight loss. Try a higher fiber lower fat and higher protein diet. Best wishes!