Medical Problem Preventing Weight Loss?

Question

QUESTION: What are some medical problems that can prevent weight loss?

STORY: I've been trying to lose these 20-30lbs for years. Two years ago I joined a gym. 30mins every other day of exercise didn't work, I upped it to 30 mins everyday--still nothing. Eventually I started doing an hour a day and after that TWO hours a day (was doing the spinning/cycling classes mainly, but also step and kickboxing and bodyworks). NOTHING WORKED. I also teach karate on the side.

In fear of overexercising, I cut it back to 30 mins a day of just running. Still have yet to drop a pound OR LOSE AN INCH off my waist. My diet is great... no fastfood, sugary stuff, fruit juice, soda, etc. 90% a wide variety of veggies and beans (I'm a vegetarian), cottage cheese, some fruit, protein supplement, and some whole grains. I split my meals up into 6 a day to keep my metabolism up.

I'm at a lost of words. I don't know what else to do.

I was tested for thyroid problem a while back and that wasn't the culprit. I was wondering if there could be another problem. I know there is PCOS and insulin restance.

I asked my stupid doctor about it and he basically laughed me outta the office assuring me I didn't have that much to lose and not to worry about it (I have a BF% of 30.. I -am- overweight). I plan on seeing him again to get the referal for the tests anyway.

Answer 1

oh yeah there are several most drs don't even think to check for unless they are really pushed. Ask about Cushings Syndrome. If nothing else go talk to a Bariatric specialist. You may need a referral for insurance or what not, but maybe they can help.

Answer 2

Get your thyroid checked. While you're at it, get a comprehensive blood workup for other things that might be preventing weight loss...I don't want to alarm you, but I think going to a doctor is a really important first step.

Answer 3

Go tot he gym 2 hours a wekk like you are doing and eat only 20-30 carbs a day!!!!! and you wil lose like alot of weight my mom lost 42 unds in three months byh ding this.

Answer 4

Walk to some co-worker's desk to chat rather than instant messaging.

Answer 5

steer clear of food porn

Answer 6

Homeopathic Treatment for Excessive Fat and Weight :-
PHYTOLACCA BERRY's Mother Tincture is perhaps the safest and sure fire way of loosing excessive fat around abdomen. With Phytolacca Berry once you loose the excessive fat and weight you don't get it back because you body takes care of itself after that and keeps you from gathering up excessive fat. It is prescribed after having a baby too, to get the tummy to loose its flab and to make it flatter and tighter. And after loosing weight with this you don't get flabby it tightens up the flab and skin along with helping your body to shed the excessive accumulation of fat around the girth
The dosage is 15 to 20 drops of the tincture in half a cup of hot water thrice a day half hour before or after meals.
Avoid Chocolates, Coffee, Mints, Red Meat and Carbonated and Alcoholic drinks while taking Homeopathic Medicines. You have to take it for at least 30 to 45 days after that you start to feel the results.
To the best of my knowledge its the safest and the most sure fire way of loosing fat and weight and keeping it of for keeps. Excellent remedy for Obese people who cant seem to shed weight despite trying.
Homeopathic Remedies can be found at all Major Herbal Stores or could be bought on line, In most of the world Homeopathic remedies are quite cheap and easy to find and they do not need a prescription.
Take care and God Bless !

P.S
Regular active exercise is advised with all weight loosing medicines and remedies :-) Take care

Answer 7

Hypothryoidism is the main culprit. Simple blood tests can rule this bear of a metabolism problem out.

Answer 8

get casual for 4 days a study shows that people take 491 more steps and burn 25 more calories on days they wear jeans to work

Answer 9

For sandwich-lovers, use spinach or swiss chard leaves rather than a wrap, skip the portion of cheese, and load standing on the veggies.

Answer 10

Eat in front of a person rather than a screen. It cuts down on mindless eating and makes you more accountable for each nip.