I’m 19 and have always been a bigger girl, but I don’t want to be. I tried a variety of diets, including keto, which helped me lose weight but was not sustainable. I don’t eat much; I don’t have breakfast, and my lunch is always the same: pasta and tomato sauce with cheese, which contains 460 calories. My dinners are usually tiny because I don’t have a huge appetite; the calories usually total approximately 500, including condiments. The only caloric drinks I’ve ever had are vodka and diet coke, and that’s just on weekends. Because of my employment, I’m on my feet a lot; I always get 6000 steps every day, but it’s usually 10,000-15,000.However, I have a BMI of 39. I am not sure what I am doing wrong here. It’s simply my stomach that is huge; it’s constantly swollen. I’m not coeliac, though; I’ve been tested for it.
I can’t exercise since I have a cardiac abnormality that causes shortness of breath and rapid heartbeat/palpitations when I do. Even walking causes problems for me, however as I already stated, I always do at least 6,000 steps per day. Can I lose weight without exercise?
I saw a doctor about it all, and he was convinced I had a thyroid problem or PCOS since I kept a food and activity journal, but even though I was in a deficit, I was still gaining weight. But blood testing revealed that my thyroid and testosterone levels are normal. I’m really at a loss here; I don’t snack or eat high-calorie meals, but the weight keeps piling on.
Amphetamin Diet! It’s really common here in Germany; I went from 155kg to 71kg in approximately 4-5 years, although I also exercised to keep my skin from hanging.
Not a professional, but I believe your macros are incorrect. You might want to try a different meal with more protein. It’s also possible that your present diet is inflammatory for you, causing the bloating you’re describing, so altering things up wouldn’t harm.
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Hey! Go to a dietitian for a meal plan. Also, you don’t have to perform particularly severe exercise; try yoga or a new sport that isn’t too strenuous. Exercise is simply intended to maintain your overall health, muscle strength, and mobility.
Much more than the reverse. I’ve seen several people claim to have lost weight through intermittent fasting and zero activity. Those were mainly the people who ate one meal every day.
As someone with PCOS, testosterone levels are insufficient to rule it out. If you have any other symptoms (hair loss, chin/chest/stomach/back hair, irregular periods), I would insist on getting an ultrasound. My testosterone levels are normal, but there are “lots of cysts on [my] ovaries”
With how much you’re walking, you should be good with activity, and if you’re actually in a deficit, you will lose weight. Continue to work with a doctor and, most likely, a dietician (not a nutritionist if you live in the United States). Those are quacks with no true education or qualification) and be more strict with your calorie counting. Because matter cannot be formed or destroyed, it is impossible to gain fat weight while on a calorie deficit.
Consult your doctor about zepbound. I think they should put it in the water. I’m obese, and I’ve kept good eating and activity records, but nothing has changed. Then I tried Zepbound, and the weight began to come off. It’s a miraculous medication.
Yes, it is possible. I have shed 40 pounds without exercising. I suffer chronic pain, and the rebound pain is not worth it. I’m going to try again now that it’s cooler, because I’m a masochist, but I’m afraid it’ll be even more painful. I simply watch my calorie intake. I realise it’s not the ideal approach to lose weight, but it’s effective for me, and my doctor approves.
Do not skip meals. Eliminate the spaghetti soda and vodka. Replace it with electrolytes. Reduce your fat intake and boost your protein consumption. It will take much longer.
I would start with the bloating. Wheat causes me to feel bloated and makes it difficult to lose weight. I’m not coeliac, but I do have an intolerance. Maybe attempt a low fodmap elimination diet to identify your triggers.
I currently weigh 190 pounds and have shed 140 pounds without exercising. I’ve been eating keto and intermittent fasting for the past 11 months.
You aren’t losing weight because you are overeating.
