I desperately want to lose weight and nothing is working my calories are so low that i feel like crap all time?

I’ve asked this question before but cant seem to get past all the spam about acai berry and other diets so I’ll ask again and hope someone has a similar situation or some useful advice. I’m 28, 5’2" and last i checked 166lbs. According to my BMI im obese. If u saw my picture you wouldnt think of me as obese but all my doctors tell me i need to lose weight now or risk health problems in the future. I was taking Celexa for anxiety and depression for the last 2 years and thats when i noticed the major weight packing on. I got off that and felt like crap so my doctor put me on wellbutrin cuz you arent supposed to gain weight and some lose weight. I’ve been on it 2 weeks and haven’t lost or gained anything. I’m also on Seasonal for birth control and have been on that for 4 years. Now as of 3 months ago i have a period that won’t stop. as of 2 months ago when i noticed i had really gotten big I began running, going to the gym doing bikes, elipticals, and light weights. I go 3 times a week for an hour cuz i work 3 jobs and that’s all the time i can spend. I also do cardio daily at home with crunches, light weights, and tension bands. I had been doing this for 2 months and when i stepped on the scale i had actually gained weight. I’m also on a strict diet. Low calorie, low fat, low sodium foods at only 1500 calories a day. i try to eat small meals throughout the day. fruit and granola in the morning, salad or lean cuisine for lunch, grilled chicken veggies and a small amount of rice for dinner, with small snacks of fruit or nuts in between. I always feel puky and hungry at the same time ( could be a side effect of the wellbutrin) In any case i’m working out hard and dietting. According to this calorie calculator i found, I burn over 3000 calories a day at work, at home, working out, and sleeping. So if i’m only eating 1500 why am i still gaining weight? I’ve had my thyroid tested, my metabolism, my blood tested for anything that is causing this and nothing is wrong. I’m not pregnant. I want to lose this weight, i feel gross, my clothes no longer fit, my pictures look horrible and i feel like i’m trying everything. It’s only been 2 weeks since i started the wellbutrin so it may not be enough time to tell what the pill is doing. I don’t want to go off it cuz i get anxious and depressed but i’m tired of gaining the 20lbs a year i seemed to be gaining. I don’t know what else to do, i don’t feel i’m slacking off exercising by any means. I sweat horribly, and keep my heart rate between 115 -150. I just wish someone could give me some helpful advice or tell me that they’ve been through this and there is a way. If you were on celexa or started wellbutrin and lost weight how long did it take? Or could it be the birth control pill and something to do with my 3 month period. Everyone says i’m retaining water, should i try a water pill, i looked and they all have caffine which i’m not supposed to have with the wellbutrin. I’m so lost. I have no insurance and despite 3 jobs its hard to have to pay 200-500 out of pocket to see a doctor. I go when i can, but in the meantime someone with any info please help.
I do walk a lot at my main work. I’m a surgical assistant so a majority of my 10 hour day is walking sometimes running from room to room.

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Jaguaress February 18th

You’re hungry because you aren’t getting enough protein, and you’re expending energy with exercising. Try to eat protein at every meal, and get at least 60 grams a day, unless you have kidney problems. You probably gained weight when you started working out because you gained muscle, which is a good thing.

Don’t freak out about what the doctors are saying. New studies are proving all the time that skinny people – who have internal abdominal fat – can be just at risk as larger people, if not more. Certainly, being fit and healthy is a goal for all of us. You should be caring about your cholesterol, blood pressure, and conditioning – not necessarily a number on the scale.

I saw a dietitian because I’m currently obese. My thyroid and hormones are out of whack, but no one believee me, and they all thought I was just a lazy pig. When I submitted my food diary to her, she looked at it and told me she couldn’t help me, because it was perfect – even better than she would have expected. Sometimes the "experts" don’t know what they’re saying because when she met me – before the food diary – she said I needed to lower my calories to lose weight. Well, I was eating less than what she had told me to lower it to, and my portions were just as she had shown me, even before she showed me.

It sounds like the hormones might be contributing to your weight, and you might have a thyroid problem, if it hasn’t been checked and shown to be normal. If you do go back to the doctor, make sure to get your thyroid tested. Do NOT use any diuretic because that’s dangerous with the wellbutrin.

Personally, I was advised against taking wellbutrin because it could cause weight gain, so I’m not sure whose doctors are correct. Look it up on their website and if so, you can see if there’s another medication that would work for you.

Feel free to contact me if you wish to talk further. Good luck.
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daniel February 18th

if it is water weight, you could use Albolene Make Up Remover – boxers puts this all over their body to sweat alot. it opens up the pores. but in my experience people really only hold about 5 to 10 pounds of water weight at a time. your best bet would be continue working out. i lost 35 pounds, and when i was losing the weight i only lost about 2 pounds a week, but with the water weight, within the first month you cant really tell if you are actually losing the weight. heres an idea, sweat out as much water as you can then weigh yourself.
Mely Jo February 18th

A good way’s 2 lose weight is exercise and eat healthy. the key 4 exercise is finding something you like doing. personally i hate running but i love dancing, so i take as many classes as i can.
For a diet just eat small portions, and treat yourself with a little something every other week. if ur depressed you need to get ur mind of whatever ur depressed about and go out and have some fun.

Hope this helps!
Melikemore February 18th

You could be putting on weight because you are building muscle from all the exercise. You could also not be losing weight because you are not eating enough so your body has slowed your metabolism down to cope. Your body is programmed to retain fat if it thinks that it’s not getting enough food to sustain it’s functioning. Try to eat smaller meals more often such as five or six a day so that your body doesn’t think it’s starving. All the meds you take could affect your body. Speak to your doctor as he can advice you or see a dietitian at your local hospital. Good Luck.
cezille6981 February 18th

Try to look at the site weightwatchers.com. One of my friends is losing weight fast with help from it.
Gad February 18th

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Praying For a Baby BOY! February 18th

You should try fitday.com I am using weight on there it is great! It will help you out a lot. Also try to get more green veggies and fruit in your diet. I hope it works out for you!
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savannagh1996 February 18th

maybe you should be eating a few more calories than just 1500. If that’s not it then maybe your not eating the right foods to boost your metabalism and energy. Try more natural foods.
Also, exercise is key as well to lose weight. Try walking only for a few min. each day if your pressed for time.
Vote Counter February 18th

Tough one.. Yes the bc Pill can assist to put weight on, its well known for it.
I think rather that U have concentrated on a Diet so much with Low carb food, low fat etc. that U have "missed the mark" on what U actually need to eat and that is HIGH FIBER foods.
Liked 3/4 weetbix for breakfast each day..(forget Granola)Brown bread salad sandwiches (lettuce/tomato/cheese any/grated carrot/cucumber/beetroot. Drink Tonic water or Soda water or Diet Coke..diet coke a well know assister for weight loss with a salad sandwich. NO scones, NO flour products, no sugary foods, but do drink black tea with one teaspoon of brown sugar.
Always brown/raw sugar never white.
In the morning, prior to the weetbix..take two teaspoons of enos fruit salts (whatever u may call it in the states if thats where u are) wait
5 mins then drink half cup of black tea.(unsweetened).eat the weetbox about half hour later. Keep this all up for at least two weeks.
Eat salads or stews at night (low in fat meat) dont thicken the stews. dont use lamb/mutton ever. DONT eat salted corn beef from the butcher.
During the day, eat oranges or bananas..suggest bananas.
Do not eat cakes/burgers/..or any processed type foods
Dont eat chips of any description..keep away from sugary jams, except on two pieces of brown bread as a sandwich.When I say brown bread I mean brown bread (wholemeal)NOT the Grain type.
I realise that much will rely on your ability to afford things.
Even Vegs/Salads COST these days.
FOOL your grocer..ask if they have the cuttings from cabbage/celery/
lettuce etc, out the back..tell them u want to feed the chickens..then take them home..wash them and put in stews. (put the Rice in the stews)Believe me, plenty of Australians do JUST that.Walking is good. NO need to go down the road..walk a few kilometres (miles.. around your yard..your rooms).
When people go on Diets they forget something..when U eat a certain amount of sodium added foods, you need also to eat a little sugar foods also. Now I know I said NO sugar foods, but take that as i meant it in moderation..AND I know about that one..the one about Wellbutrin supposedly assisting U to lose weight. Yeah ??
AT least, Hope my Answer makes U feel better

[FootNote] In your Job, walking (or the rapid step) from room to room is NOT enough and doesnt even count. What I mean in walking is walking for 10/15 to 30 mins around the house/yard/rooms BUT in a CONSTANT, NEVER stopping, and therefore getting that heart rate UP. Realise THIS can be
at first, exhausting, BUT, IF U are limited to obtain exercise, and gyms etc. cost money, then the simple choice is the best choice. Your decision. I have KNOWN it to work effectively..as not only the heart rate goes up, but the sweat rolls.
Juice February 18th

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