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What Causes Weight Gain Despite Exercising?
Question: Hi Doctor
I cycle 38 kms everyday and followed strict diet too. My thyroid is also normal as I take 25mcg thyronorm and check my thyroid profile every six months.
After all this..i am still gaining weight. I have no clue what to do.
I in fact tried extreme duty of just eating one meal s day and supplementing others with just fruits and vegies. Still I was gaining weight..
I am gaining weight slowly though.. But it should be the other way right after I do so much of exercise..?
I cycle 38 kms everyday and followed strict diet too. My thyroid is also normal as I take 25mcg thyronorm and check my thyroid profile every six months.
After all this..i am still gaining weight. I have no clue what to do.
I in fact tried extreme duty of just eating one meal s day and supplementing others with just fruits and vegies. Still I was gaining weight..
I am gaining weight slowly though.. But it should be the other way right after I do so much of exercise..?
Brief Answer:
Please provide basic info.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern.
Please specify your age, gender, height and current weight?
I can guide you better once you update me with these results.
Thank you.
Please provide basic info.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern.
Please specify your age, gender, height and current weight?
I can guide you better once you update me with these results.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My age is 36.
Height 5.8
Weight- 87
Male
Height 5.8
Weight- 87
Male
Brief Answer:
Antiobesity medications can be considered.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
I apologise for the delayed response.
You BMI is 29.4 which indicates you are overweight as per WHO standards.
Since you have not lost weight despite intense exercise therapy and dietary restriction, you can be considered for antiobesity medication.
Thyroid dysfunction(in spite of normal levels currently) is the major cause of excess weight gain in your case.
Likewise, lipid abnormalities are commonly associated hypothyroidism.
For this, I advise you get a fasting lipid profile.
I generally recommend my patients oral tablets of Orlistat for 3 months.This drug is effective as an adjunct to caloric restriction, increased physical activity, and behavioural modification.Hence continue the exercise and dietary restriction.Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe them to you.
This drug can be taken while taking levothyroxine.
Please update me test results.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Antiobesity medications can be considered.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
I apologise for the delayed response.
You BMI is 29.4 which indicates you are overweight as per WHO standards.
Since you have not lost weight despite intense exercise therapy and dietary restriction, you can be considered for antiobesity medication.
Thyroid dysfunction(in spite of normal levels currently) is the major cause of excess weight gain in your case.
Likewise, lipid abnormalities are commonly associated hypothyroidism.
For this, I advise you get a fasting lipid profile.
I generally recommend my patients oral tablets of Orlistat for 3 months.This drug is effective as an adjunct to caloric restriction, increased physical activity, and behavioural modification.Hence continue the exercise and dietary restriction.Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe them to you.
This drug can be taken while taking levothyroxine.
Please update me test results.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you doc.. Will do lipid profile tests and update you.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX
Kindly get back to me.
Take care.
Thank you.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX
Kindly get back to me.
Take care.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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