Why can't I lose weight?

[Raven_Theory]

Hokey Dokey,
So finally I managed to get the docs to admit I have polycystic ovarian syndrome but they still refuse to acknowledge the fact that it has stopped me losing weight.....now I'm being refered to a dietician so can anyone tell me if there is another reason I can't lose weight?
I excersise as much as I can with all my college work. I walk up a massive hill everyday to college and on days off use my gym equipment downstairs.
I eat well, a lot of fruit and veg in my diet so where am I going wrong?

[firefoxxx]

have you had a ultrasound to confirm polycystic ovarian syndrome??

[Raven_Theory]

We're working on that one now lol. Just waiting for a letter to come through stating when I've got an appointment for a scan.

[firefoxxx]

Cool..have you had ***** tests to check out other factors too??
As you know there are many other factors why people don't loose weight..
Have you a dietitian at your local surgery? they are trained unlike the people at slimming clubs so they normally are allot more helpful...
I used to be big too so i know it can be very frustrating when the weight don't shift,still keep trying though,healthy food can only be good for you,MMmmmm brussels might be pushin though..LoL

[Raven_Theory]

lol. I've been refered to a dietician. Just waiting for that letter too lol. As for brussels.......yuk lol. I'm amaemic but dont know if thats a factor. I've done everything I can to lose weight.....but im not going to starve myself. I went through a year of that due to having no money. There have been no other tests but then again the doctors dont really care about their patients here.

[J.J.]

Has the doctor tested you for an under active thyroid?
Are you taking oral contraception or the contraception injection?
These are both factors in weight gain

[firefoxxx]

Originally Posted by Raven_Theory

lol. I've been refered to a dietician. Just waiting for that letter too lol. As for brussels.......yuk lol. I'm amaemic but dont know if thats a factor. I've done everything I can to lose weight.....but im not going to starve myself. I went through a year of that due to having no money. There have been no other tests but then again the doctors dont really care about their patients here.

If you are starving yourself your doing the diet wrong in the first place,plus its a sure way to put on weight.ya could say i know a little about this subject from me weight training days....
I know what you mean about some Docs,some are right A.holes

hope all the tests go well

[Valeriedawson]

Hi Hokey,
I understood your problems, I think you will need some changes while doing exercises and diet programs. I will give some suggestion, it will helpful to your weight loss program. Cardio exercises are giving more result on loose weight, because it burns fat content. Try to removing more fat and calories food and drink plenty water on regular basis will give more effort on reducing weight. One more thing is to drink chines green tea is best diet for reducing weight quickly and safe.

[firefoxxx]

So basically your saying is eat healthy,workout and drink plenty of water..

This is not always possible if you have a medical condition that stops you loosing weight.
Why does every diet think you need to drink loads of water??

this belief came from military research on the amount of fluid a soldier needs to survive,correct me if iam wrong ,i think its about 1.5 ltrs a day.
This amount includes the water in food,,
You dont need to drink loads of water on a diet,to much could be bad for your health.

[Mistress_Lucy]

Hi Raven.

I guess it'll be no comfort to you, but I go to the gym every day, I watch my diet and I do Tai Chi every Saturday - and still I can't lose weight.

But. hell!! It's only men and doctors that want us to look like stick insects anyway.

Oh, and the fashion industry I guess.