I have a double chin at 34 years old

09/09/2015 1:12PM

I also have a lot of health issues and I had doctors telling me I should diet when I hardly ate much at all, the reason I was getting fat were health reasons such as hypothyroidism and also had gut lining issues apart from being allergic to a long list of food. Doctors didn't believe that food is not the reason I'm fat. In the end I got so frustrated that I really started to eat chocolate and sweets as a comfort food. Now I am trying to change for me. It won't be easy but it's a start. Don't give up! If you are trying to your health issues you are already doing a big step for yourself. And good job on refusing to take diet pills. What doctor suggests such a thing?! I wish you the best of luck and no matter how hard it may seem don't give up!

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ImNotaRunner

I'm so glad you got a decent doctor and you took matter into your own hands starting with diet. You sound so similar to me. I def have some hormone issues but the run of the mill tests don't show it but I have all the symptoms. I'm interested in seeing your doctor if you're ok with it. At age 33 I started developing food allergies and asthma. My family on both sides including extended have none of these so it's def gut induced. I'm so glad I found you on DietBet. I hope we both reach our goals here!

K G.

Yes Im glad to have read your post and found you too, its nice to know you are not alone. I am 29, I have asthma and already had some food allergies but started getting more allergies around age 21 when I had gut problems and started gaining weight like crazy. I weigh double of what I did 10 years ago so its def time for change! Btw I added you as a friend :)