I have been dieting for almost 9 years, but was never successul. I became very strict about it 10 months ago, eating between 1200--1500 kcal per day and bicycling 15 miles every other day. But in 10 months Ive only managed to lose... 4 kilos. And that was when I got very ill a few months back.
Im not thin, either. My BMI is 32; 90 kg, 167 cm (aka 198 lbs, 5'5); I am 30 years old and female. No known medical conditions. I have had my thyroid tested, gotten full blood work, and been tested for diabetes-- nothing.
I cant go any lower in calories. Since the beginning, but especially recently, Ive been struggling with blood sugar drops. It happens suddenly and makes it hard to see or use my hands, and if I dont eat right that second then it gets to my legs too. Ive never "passed out" but I have had to lay down even outside on the sidewalk a few times when I get caught away from food. And when it gets me, Im usually exhausted for the rest of the day.
It happens about 1 or 2 times a week now. It stops happening if I eat 1800, but if I eat that much then I start gaining again.
I have been to the doctor. Ive been to three, actually. The first two were dismissive and basically acted like I was making it up. The third I saw last night and while he did believe me, he didnt have anything that could help me. Ive had all the tests done, apparently, and theres nothing wrong with me. He said I was probably just stressed; to try and relax.
Im going to start up strength training and lifting weights, maybe try an elimination diet, but I just feel so utterly hopeless. Ive been terrified of ending up fat like my parents since I was a kid-- it was the one thing I told myself I would never be. But somehow I still am, and it feels like my body is forcing me to look like this forever. If this is as good as it gets I dont know what to do... it makes my thoughts really dark, sometimes. All I want is to be thin. Its all Ive wanted since I was like 8. As I am, I cant date and sometimes people are really cruel to me. I live in East Asia so people treat you very poorly if youre overweight. I really cant keep waking up like this-- its like its entirely out of my control, but people act like I Just need to try harder and so I do, and then it just gets worse.
Can anyone help me?
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