Tried Everything to lose weight, but nothing works?

Obesity is a complex metabolic disease, not simply an issue of willpower or self-control. Being overweight or obese is not the individual’s fault; it arises from a complicated biological process where the body tends to hold onto more fat. This can lead people with obesity to crave calorie-dense
foods and store excess calories as fat, resulting in weight gain, specifically, an increase in body fat.

The exact reasons behind this are still not fully understood, but several factors may contribute, including poor diet, unhealthy muscle composition, lack of sleep, disruptions in circadian rhythms, and medications that promote weight gain.

Certain medications, such as those for diabetes, mental health conditions, neurological disorders, or inflammatory diseases, can lead to weight gain. Your doctor might suggest alternative medications that have less impact on weight. Additionally, some hormonal imbalances, like hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) or Cushing’s syndrome (high cortisol levels), can also contribute to weight gain, although these are less common causes of obesity.

Being overweight (BMI > 25 kg/m²) or obese increases the likelihood of developing various health issues. These can include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, fatty liver disease, more severe liver conditions, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, gallstones, high cholesterol, gout, and certain cancers.