Hi, I have a very high metabolism and find it really difficult to kept weight on or even put any on! I know alot of people would love this, but seriously its not as good as it sounds, its just as annoying as people who cant lose weight. Can anyone help? I eat very well, go to the gym regular etc
2006-10-05 03:41:55 · 10 answers · asked by ******:-) 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Just be careful what you wish for! I knew a woman who had this problem and she went to the doctor only to be sent to the hospital for her thyroid gland to be removed. Ever since the operation she's been taking thyroid hormones and she is really fat and can't lose weight. I say if it isn't threatening your life then don't worry about it. And stop gloating!
2006-10-05 03:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by Luvfactory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the very same problem and I do understand how horrible it is. Try eating 6 - 7 small meals a day rather than 3 square, don't snack too much as this puts your metabolism into overdrive! You should talk to the trainers at your gym, I found mine very helpful, they can advise the correct way to exercise so that you only build muscle rather than loose any weight.
People have said to me to try protien drinks and other various supplements you can get at the health store.... I haven't gone down that road as the way I'm going now is begining to work, slowly but surely!
Good Luck!
2006-10-05 10:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by Katie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your metabolism (the amount of calories your body burns each day) involves three key things:
1. Basic Needs -- This is known as your basal metabolic rate and covers the calories needed to sustain vital body functions; fuel for organs, breathing, circulating blood, adjusting hormone levels, plus growing and repairing cells. Typically, a person's basal metabolic rate makes up 66 to 75% of the total calories the body requires for the day.
2. Digestion and Absorption of Food -- About 10% of your day's calories go towards the digestion and absorption of the food you eat. It's ironic that you actually need calories to burn calories.
3. Physical Activity -- Exercise, depending upon how active you are each day, accounts for the remainder of calories burned.
You will not gain weight if you burn more then you take in.
2006-10-05 11:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be because you go to the gym regularily, cause excersise is going to boost your metabolism. Try cutting that down to see if anything changes.
if not go see a gp to see if you have an overactive thyroid.
2006-10-05 11:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by Meggi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apart from being lucky i can understand you fraustration, try to eat things with a higher fat content but not so much in the saturated kind, so i don't mean filling up with the chocolate bars or crisps or bikys, but more healthy meats and fish or even try not to do so much strength training do just enough to keep you fit and healthy............
2006-10-05 14:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by emma s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could have an overactive thyroid...go to your doctor...or go to GNC and try those products that help you gain weight..but hey enjoy it while you can cuz once you get older it won't be so high
2006-10-05 10:45:10 · answer #6 · answered by *<3_Gizmo* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please list more signs or sympthoms, what is your age? are you an avid runner?, from what you mentioned I'm thinkin hyperthroid or hyperparathroid see an endocrine doctor.
You may just be burning more calories than you are taking in.
2006-10-05 10:58:55 · answer #7 · answered by usamedic420 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's a good chance you have a thyroid problem. Sugest you see an endoctrinologist for some tests.
2006-10-05 10:44:42 · answer #8 · answered by ang-pogi-ko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult your doctor and also try drinking nutrition drinks such as ensure or ensure plus
2006-10-05 10:46:06 · answer #9 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lower the glucose intake in your diet
2006-10-05 10:50:40 · answer #10 · answered by finddaveluis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋