Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Unable to lose weight despite diet
Hello Doctor,
I am a 32-year-old female, height 156 cm. My weight was 58 kg until March 2025, but it suddenly increased to 63 kg. Despite reducing sugar, exercising regularly, following diets, and trying home remedies, I have been unable to lose weight.
I have had severe constipation since my pregnancy 8 years ago, along with bloating and abdominal distension. I had PCOS in the past. In April 2025, I consulted a Siddha doctor for PCOS and took medicines for one month. I spent around ₹10,000, but I noticed weight gain and stopped the treatment. Since January 2026, my periods have become regular and I currently do not have PCOS symptoms.
I have also consulted a gastroenterologist, but nothing has changed. I am looking for safe Ayurvedic treatment and guidance to lose around 8 kg. Could there be any hormonal or metabolic issue.could you please provide guidance or advice to reduce my weight and help to cure gut problem
Answers (12)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Hello, yes there might be hormonal or metabolic issue. Pls connect with me through app directly so that we can solve this worry of yours.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced dietitian online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+173
Need more information about you so connect me through practo you will get good results definitely.
May be many reasons of this at first find out reason and than try to solve your all issues .
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
We need to have detailed conversation about your daily meals , medical records , workout pattern , stress levels , hydration etc. then we can suggest for health upgradation. Please consult via app. Thanku
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello dear.
See you are not losing as the cause of obesity is not cured.
There are many reason of being overweight or obese
.Pcod
. Endocrine imbalance ( diabetes/ thyroid)
. Psychological problems
. Physical inactive
. Improper dietary diet
. Vitamins and minerals deficiency
.Eating disorders
. Improper sleep
.Stress
. Medication
Many more
SEE,PCOS is not a disease ,it is an syndrome means having many other disease
Like
Diabetes
Thyroid
High cholesterol
.Irregular period
. Excess facial hair
And many more
HOW WE TREAT PCOS and other disease caused due to PCOS thru diet
. Balancing your hormones and increase your fertility.
. Treating the deficiency , symptoms and disease cause due to pcos
. Diet for getting into shape
Many more
Before prescribing any thing ,we need some health information like
Vitals,health parameter, physical activity, family history, occupation, daily routine and any many.so ,if you want to contact ,please contact us thru the link below or via practo
Next Steps
For more information or to contact me directly or via phone or for online counseling contact https://wa.me/message/vb6twvy2bpl2k1
Thanks with Regards
Dt. Ankita
Answered
Flag this answer
2/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Take online consultation
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Please connect me through the app
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Plz connect through Practo app directly for better consultation
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello dear, rightly said sometimes weight is stuck, you might be facing hormonal imbalance.
Digestive systems are very important for health and immunity.
Need to know a few important things for assessment and management
Next Steps
kindly share your health history directly to
https://www.practo.com/ghaziabad/doctor/dr-dt-archna-gupta-dietitian-nutritionist
Health Tips
eat a high fibre low fat diet, lifestyle modifications will help you surely, I am there to support and guidance
Answered
Flag this answer
2/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Durdana Ansari
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Thank you for sharing your history in detail. I understand how frustrating it can be when you're making healthy changes but not seeing results.
A weight gain of 5 kg over a short period despite following a healthy diet and regular exercise suggests that it is important to look beyond calories alone. Since you also have long-standing constipation, bloating, abdominal distension, and a previous history of PCOS, it would be worthwhile to evaluate for possible underlying causes such as thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, vitamin deficiencies, elevated cortisol, or other metabolic or hormonal imbalances. Even though your menstrual cycles are now regular, some metabolic features associated with PCOS can persist.
I would recommend discussing the following investigations with your physician if they haven't already been done:
Thyroid profile (TSH, Free T3, Free T4)
Fasting blood glucose and HbA1c
Fasting insulin (to assess insulin resistance)
Lipid profile
Vitamin D and Vitamin B12
Liver and kidney function tests
Regarding your gut health, chronic constipation and bloating for 8 years should be addressed systematically. Focus on:
Drinking 2.5-3 litres of water daily.
Consuming 25-35 g of fibre from vegetables, fruits, legumes, oats, and seeds, while increasing fibre gradually.
Including fermented foods such as curd or buttermilk if you tolerate dairy.
Ensuring adequate protein intake with each meal.
Walking for 10-15 minutes after meals and maintaining regular sleep.
Next Steps
For a personalised diet plan, kindly connect through app
Health Tips
An 8 kg weight loss is achievable, but the priority should be identifying and correcting the underlying cause while following a personalised, balanced nutrition plan rather than restrictive diets or home remedies.
Answered
Flag this answer
2/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect over consultation to help you better
Answered
Flag this answer
1/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through app directly.
Answered
Flag this answer
2/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.