“Why am I gaining weight despite of exercise and diet?”
I am persistently gaining weight even though I have been working out and dieting. I am still not able to lose weight around my tummy. Should I get some hormones checked?
5 Answers
Yes, absolutely. Visit your ob/gyn and tell her to check you for Polycystic syndrome.
Many factors are involved with weight loss. Age, height, metabolic rate to name a few. You should see your doctor for a complete evaluation of laboratory studies, diet and activity.
Keeping a log of your diet, including beverages, and an activity log can be very helpful to your doctor in pinpointing problem areas can be very helpful.
Keeping a log of your diet, including beverages, and an activity log can be very helpful to your doctor in pinpointing problem areas can be very helpful.
Checking hormone levels is a waste of money. Keep eating right and continue exercising. You will see the results eventually. It took a long time to get to the weight you are now, so be patient; it will take a long time to lose it.
Do a thyroid test and then talk to your doctor.
There are many potential reasons. The most common reason is that you are building lean muscle mass which weighs more per volume than fat. If you are noticing your clothing is fitting better, this is probably the case. Eventually, you will start seeing changes in the scale. The second is that your food calorie intake has increased at the same time. It usually requires a combination of activity and low calorie diet to lose weight, especially as we get older.
Hang in there. Even if the scale isn't changing, you are doing good things for yourself. Remember, you don't see the weight you would have gained if you weren't exercising.
Cynthia Tucker, MD
Hang in there. Even if the scale isn't changing, you are doing good things for yourself. Remember, you don't see the weight you would have gained if you weren't exercising.
Cynthia Tucker, MD
