one year later, and i still gained weight.

hi, i’m 25F, 5’4, 71kg (156 lbs). new here and i just need to rant without anyone telling me that i’m not doing enough.

in the past year, i have gained 6 additional kilos (13 lbs) despite consistent, weekly exercise and a calorie deficit. my waistline still has the same measurements. when i’m not exercising, i walk, and even bike commute to the places i need to go. i love physical activity - i run, dance, hike, rock climb, and go to the gym. i eat more protein and fiber now, and have cut out sugar wherever possible. i snack less junk too.

i’m going to try going to a doctor now. but i’m so heartbroken to find that even after putting in the work for a year, my clothes still can’t fit me. i thought that maybe the weight gain is from increased muscle mass, but i don’t feel like i’m any stronger than i used to be. i used to lose and gain weight so easily. i just want to be free from this.

for the past day, finding out that i actually gained weight over the past year instead of losing it or even at least maintaining it has been devastating for me. i lost my motivation to eat right and exercise because what’s the point now. it’s not even working. this is doing absolutely the worst for my self esteem.

is there something i’m missing? i don’t want to hear that i need to cut sugar, eat less, move more, when i’ve already been doing all of the above. would appreciate some comfort or reassurance as well.

edit: i’ve been getting responses that i’m not actually in a calorie deficit. i (genuinely) want to ask how i am not in a calorie deficit when i eat only 1-2 meals a day with less than average portions (i use the same bowl for my meals to measure them). i stay away from processed foods whenever i can afford it. when i feel the urge to snack, i hydrate and eat something homemade. i limit sugary treats to one piece about every two weeks, and i know i’m able to limit them because i have to go out and actually buy the treat when i want it. it’s hard to believe that i am not in a deficit when i push down my hunger so often and keep my home snack free. some are saying i need to be honest with my eating and if i were to do that, i would say that i’m not even eating enough.

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