Completely lost in this maze of weight loss

TreesOfYavanna

clh1228 wrote: »

1) Yes, I weigh my food with an accurate, digital food scale.
2) Yes, I exercise. I walk 3-4 times per week and do weight training about twice per week. I hiked this past Saturday up and down a mountain a total of 7.5 miles.
3) I have seen an endocrinologist against my doctor's wishes. He said my thyroid was trending toward an issue and that he would like to try me on medication once it hits the magical TSH of 4.0. Wasn't a great fan of him, but at least he sort of listened a little.
4) I am definitely looking for another PCP/doctor. I am a science educator and can't abide by someone telling me to do things like follow a 500 calorie diet, get hcg shots at a quick weight loss facility, don't count calories because it is too stressful (I did anyway because I was afraid of not knowing how "far off" I might be), and to pray about my weight loss. Yes, she did all of that.
5) I gave up 80% of my carbs this past month with little to no results. My breakfast is typically 2 eggs and an apple or with spinach (no cheese) omelette.

Thank you for all of the help. I am going to try some of the things you mentioned. It's just hard to know where to start when I've pretty much never been successful. I was 200 lbs by age 14, so I've never been thin since age 8.

Bit of a long shot and I am no expert, but...do you have any food intolerances? Could it be possible that inflammation is playing a role here?

Have you tried an allergist or doing a food elimination?

Macy9336

You should be losing weight as you are doing everything right. I agree, don't fixate on your thyroid there are other medical causes of obesity. For example scientists have discovered three viruses that cause obesity and 30% of obese people test positive for it. Normal weight people test positive for it too but it's unknown if they've just been infected or if they're just working harder to stay at a healthy weight. but I guess you could look into it for answers. http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20070820/obesity-virus-more-bigger-fat-cells.
Also have you been evaluated for Cushings or PCOS?

courtneyfabulous

I still think you just need to stick to it longer and be consistent. Appropriate macros can help too- do you meet your protein goals? How about carbs and fats? I would increase calories slightly or at least stick to 1200 (not 1000). Keep going another month or 2 and let us know how it goes. You don't need the weight loss drugs- but maybe some medication for your thyroid if it's not functioning properly.