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Unable to loose weight, any ideas?

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bombsh3ll:
I was going to suggest getting your thyroid checked as well.

800 cals a day is really unsustainable though and crash dieting can really mess with your metabolism in the long run.

Has anything else changed? For example I take a very low dose of mirtazapine for insomnia and that really does cause weight gain as do many other medications that aren't always considered.

Even the fact you were too high on testosterone - that can induce a PCOS like phenotype.

I can't even suggest ozempic etc because they reduce the amount people eat, and you are already eating very little.

What about resistance training - are you doing any weights to maintain muscle mass? Exercise alone will not make someone lose weight if they are consuming too much or the wrong food, but it is still beneficial for weight management as part of your toolkit.

MrsMitch:
I had my thyroid function checked last year and all OK so I'm thinking it must be the testosterone. I'm thinking I may stop it for 6 weeks as I don't appear to be benefiting from it any longer. That way I can see if I can shift some weight and if my bladder symptoms remain as they are (still not great). My libido went sky high initially but now it's back to non existent.
Aside from my testosterone levels, nothing has changed, no new meds. I have a very strenuous job (tree surgery, fencing & hedge cutting) plus walking the dog 1.5 hrs during the week and 3 hrs plus days off. I don't really want to start weight training or exercising as I'm lifting, pulling and general strenuous work all day!! All adds up to being miffed!
I like low carb, moderate protein as it does keep me full and give me energy. But obviously there is a change somewhere for it not to have worked.

CLKD:
thyroid function - the NHS won't do extra testing if results 'are within normal limits'.  Patient have to pay for those tests.

Let us know how you get on if you stop the testosterone, that may be all that is required.

SundayGirl:

--- Quote from: MrsMitch on February 26, 2025, 05:54:08 PM ---I had my thyroid function checked last year and all OK

--- End quote ---

There's OK and then there's OK.
I think we can safely assume all that was checked was TSH?

VioletAquarius:
During menopause it's easier to gain weight and harder to lose it.

And 800 calories a day is not enough. Not eating enough makes your body wonder when it's next meal will be, which causes it to store fat.

I would probably just eat healthy and cut down on sugars and fat,and if you are able, do some light exercise, but apparently there are exercises for menopausal women as normal exercises are not effective in menopausal women.

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