To want to do something about my weight, before I gain anymore

[JJ213]

Hi

So basically during 2020 I lost 4 stone. I went from 13st something and got down to 9st. I'm 5'6/7 ish. I did this through 16:8 intermittent fasting, reducing sugar etc and exercising.

I managed to stay around 9st until the last few months. I'd say over the last 4-5 months I've gone up to 10st 11. I'm still doing 16:8 and the exercise. But I'm gaining weight.

I've been thinking about doing something different such as joining slimming world or doing a vlcd to get the weight off asap.

I'm not sure how I'm gaining as my diet and everyday routine is the same.

I had a shock when I tried to get into my size 8 jeans a few months back.

So I'm now thinking whether to stay at the heavier weight or do something about it and get back down to 9 stone.

Any ideas?

I’ve not heard of this set point before

Changing what you eat - is this just cut out processed etc

Btw the posts were interesting , so am intrigued

@HelenHywater I'm 5ft6

Not really. Whole grain carbs is recommended as part of every meal. My point is stop obsessing about dieting - fasting, calorie counting etc, because the evidence suggests none of these things last long term. And instead focus on fuel your body with a nutritionally balanced and healthy diet.

@MarshaBradyo i hadn’t heard about it either but it’s based on recent research and set out very clearly in Why We Eat (Too Much). It explains why people have different metabolisms, what what you eat is just as important as how much and why energy in vs energy out doesn’t work for most yo-yo dieters.

This has clearly been a long term ongoing issue for you which you can’t resolve. Why don’t you seek out professional help and hire a nutritionist?! Much smarter course of action than getting random people (with no qualifications) from the internet giving their two cents.