Is it true that obesity might be related to some hormonal disfunctioning?
Hello, everyone. I am 22 years old. My height is 161 cm (5′4") and my weight is 110 kgs (247lbs). My problem is that I gain weight very easily. I tried several diets but my weight loss is very very difficult. I always lose much less weight than the average weight loss for that diet. Once I stop dieting, I gain weight quickly and usually end up fatter than I started. I compare what I eat and the quanities with people I know and I am a very average eater. My level of exercise is moderate, too. I have no health problems or diseases. My immunity is weak when it comes to catching the flu and things like that. I was a chubby kid, but since puberty, I started becoming really obese. Could it be my glands? Could some hormone be in imbalance in my body? A friend told me that as she knows that I eat too little for my weight. What are the probabilities of something wrong there? What kinds of treatment are used? Is it safe? Any side effects? Is it effective? Please share anything you know. Thanks!
There are hormonal problems that can cause obesity. You should have yourself checked thoroughly by a physician.
If everything comes back negative (and it probably will), then you need to look at a medically directed plan for weight loss.
The problem is, it doesn’t take a lot of food to maintain a large body. You should try a low calorie (I’m talking 1000-1200 calories per day) diet and an exercise program. With that, you should be able to lose 1-2 pounds per week. It might take a week or two before you lose any weight at all.
It sucks, but that’s really the only way to do it.
Comparing yourself to others is useless. Everyone’s metabolism is different.
Good luck.