Tired of trying, not ready to give up.

[Fat-and-Pissed-Off]

At some point in your life do you ask yourself ”am I incapable of losing weight?” I'm there now. I am 33 years of age and have been overweight and obese my entire adult life. I currently weigh my heaviest at 313lbs; I am 5’6 BMI is 49. I have been on a diet all my life in one form or another; currently I am struggling with a low carb no sugar diet. I'm okay with the low carbs, it's the no sugar I'm struggling with. I am consuming around 1,600 calories daily; I work out three times a week (weight lifting) I walk on average about one to three miles daily. I also, calculate all of my calories, in, and all my calories, out. I am on average about 200-300 calorie per hour on my workouts, and about 150-285 Cal on my walks. Make sure I'm not sitting for too long at work, and I try and stay active during the weekends. Sounds pretty good right? Should be losing weight regular basis with this lifestyle right? Nope, I have been at this same weight and even gone up right pounds within the past three months. I have put weight on consistently for the past six years, going from 206lbs to 313lbs. Everything I have tried has failed or has not given any results. I am beyond frustrated. I am almost to the point I want to take my life because I'm tired of being the fat lonely girl, and nothing I do to change it works. I'm losing my will to live; I need some help understanding what is going on with my body, why I can not lose weight. I have told this story so many times, and every time people think I am lying because of something not adding up. Believe me; I know all too well how messed up this is. Every skinny person I know says ”if you put down the chips and move your body, and eat healthier choices your weight will drop quickly, well guess what, it's not working.

 

[Trusylver]

Every skinny person I know says ”if you put down the chips and move your body, and eat healthier choices your weight will drop quickly, well guess what, it's not working.

A lot of these people have no idea about weight loss.

To get a better idea of where thing may be going wrong I suggest starting a diary here in the diary section, log your food and exercise so myself and other members can see where you might be able to make changes to get your weight moving in the right direction.

The added benefit of a diary is you will receive a lot of support to keep you motivated.

 

[M2M]

Hi F&O'd!
Welcome to WLF

I know how frustrating it is - it sounds like you're doing EVERYTHING right and to not see the results is infuriating!
This might seem a bit cliche, but have you had any blood work done in the last year? Have you had a full thyroid panel done?

I agree with Trusylver, starting a diary here really helps me from a support perspective!

 

[Truffle Monster]

Hi there,

First of all I’m really sorry to hear of your struggle.

If you’re at that point and can’t determine what’s going on or why I would strongly suggest seeing a doctor who will be able to test to see if there are any underlying issues.

In the meantime try not to get caught up in what you think other people think. It’s just not worth the energy.

If you need any help I’m sure you’ll find it here.

 

[Cate]

Welcome to the forum, PO. I really feel for you. I know how hard it is these days to get my weight down, but at your age, that must be triply frustrating. Are you able to have thorough tests done? Do you have a doctor who will listen & really try to help? If not, you need one. A nutritionist might be helpful whether or not you have an underlying health problem. Not being listened to or believed is extremely frustrating. I am currently trying to find a good doctor & will keep on trying until I find the right one. Never give up.