Conditions
Slow Metabolism
Most people will have heard someone complain that their excess weight is down to a ‘slow metabolism’ – normally at the same time as that person is shovelling cake into their mouth…Metabolic rate is basically the speed at which your body converts food and drink into energy. There are diseases and conditions that slow a person’s metabolism, but these are rare, and most people’s weight is a matter of poor diet and a lack of exercise. That’s not to say that everyone’s metabolic rate is the same – it’s not – but there are very few people whose weight won’t respond to good diet and regular exercise. The factors that will affect your metabolism include your body size, your gender and your age. You can check your metabolic rate using the My Healthchecker tool. There are a handful of conditions that can cause metabolic problems, such as Cushing’s syndrome and hypothyroidism, so if you feel that you may have a problem thats not responding to lifestyle changes, go and see your GP.
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hi im 30 years old and was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid 5 years ago and i have gained around 8 stones in that time and still gaining weigh as the thyroid is still high. is there anything i can try to prevent me gaining more weight. i attend slimming world and go to the gym as much as i can and walk a lot.
I am 41 years old, weigh 13 stone 11 and enjoy working out at the gym 4 times a week for approx 50 minutes each time. I eat approximately 1400 calories a day but have not lost weight or any inches since starting this healthy eating/lifestyle early February. My stomach feels hard and although I enjoy the gym it is becoming increasingly disheartning!
It may be that your suffering from Hypothyroidism. It maybe worth getting your GP to test your Thyroid function. Under active Thyroid can slow your metabolism down resulting in little or no weight loss
Hi im 19 and have a 14 motnh old son. Ever since I had him I havent stopped putting on weight although I eat what im supposed to and excerise. Beofre I had him I was thin but now I look horrible. Any advice?
i am 66 i run a slimming club for slimming world and i know that healthy eating works. but not for me my husband says eat a little less each day but that still dosent work for me, he has had to try and put on weight all his life now at 72 he is 13 stone and fit. me terrible. i do crave chocolate and sweet things i do have mainly yoghurts and fruit. i need help but also be able to show my husband that i do try. I now have bad knees and i have soething called metarsalgia in my feet so walking is not good. i also have limited movement in bpth shoulders due to rotater cuffs they have both been done many times but i havent got much pain now but little movement/help pls i would love to lose weight for the summer
I have just read all the weight related posts. My promblm is i cannot loss weight. My Doctor tells me its midle age spreed. I have been watching my weight since January, along with my husband, he has lost nearly two stone, me nothing at all. We eat very healthy,we do not eat bread,pasta,poptoes,nothing with fat in it. I use a smaller plate,nothing between meals, only fresh fruit and veg. Every recipe i cook is either Slimming world or weight watchers. I have tried slimming tablets. I work out at the gym three or four times a week i swim i also work out at home with a DVD and work out with WII machine.Any surjestions please.
I am 40 have had 4 children, have an underactive thyroid for about 12 years, go to the gym 3 times a week eat quite healthy, have also bought a dog but still NO weight loss my husband has lost all of his weight is there anyone out there that can help? now at my wits end please please help...
Im the same i cant loss weight since iv given up smoking , i go to the gym three times a week and still i cant loss nothing it aint fare im only 37 and i weigh 14st 6 and im only 5,3 so i look pregnant all the time , what can we do , help before i crack .
Ii am 63 years old, hypothyroid on 100 micrograms of Levothyroxine, go to gym and swim at least 3 times a week, do not eat pasta,bread,potatoes,fatty food and cannot get below 15 stone. The older I get the harder it is to loose weight. Any suggestio.s gratefully received.
Hi,Iam 39 and was diagnosed with under active thyroid on June 2011. I went from 11stone to 15 stone .It has affected my life in a big way . I cant run around with my kids as much, but do still try.my sex life is non-existent as I cant stand my husband to see me naked.I walk for 20 mins twice a day,up and down the hill. nothing is working .I also have dieted and nothing ,could you give me some tips that I have not tried yet.Iused to be really fit and healthy. now Ifeel like my gran.
The doctors say i have ibs and i dont know if this is why im over weight but i am fed up with being over weight! I used to be very skinny so much that my mum thought i wasnt eating. my stomach bloats to the size i would be 8 months pregnant and still dont know what causes it! i have kept food diaries and nothing has come up to be the problem! I exercise at least once a week depending on work, and im always on my feet at work! I dont eat alot, cant eat breakfast as it makes me feel sick, sometimes dont even get lunch due to being busy! When i do eat people remark on how slow i eat, and that i can never finnish my food! yet im 5"2 and weigh 12 stone. can someone please tell me what im doing wrong!
I am a 21year old and I am trying to gain weight. I eat more than anyone I know, I eat three times a day including snacks. Is there anything you can suggest for me to gain some weight.
My friend had the same problem and eating more did nothing for her. she ended up finding out she had a vitamin deficiency. You could maybe ask your doctor to run a test at least that could rule that out for you; i know its helped my friend :)
I'm a 25 year old single mum and since having my son i've put on 4 stone..I eat normally have cut out junk foods, I do drink alot of diet coke though i do 30 mins of exercersize every day and constantly on the go but i can't seem to loose weight :( I've got a bulging belly which looks like a pregnant bump (which several people have asked when my baby is due ) it's really embarrasing! I have no confidence at all and won't let a man near me! I have also tried prescribed slimming tablets and they haven't seemed to helped me either. Have been tested for thyroid etc all clear! any advice please
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