Can anyone explain what happening with my lower part of my body

(Rachel) #1

I’m been following keto since March, I’ve not had loads of weight to lose, but I was becoming insulin resistance and I was losing my waist. I’ve lost some weight, but as I didn’t have lots to lose I have to make sure I don’t eat too much fat otherwise this causes weight gain, but, I understand it’s a lifestyle change and I do feel better as cut out sugary drinks etc.

I have several health issues, underactive thyroid, Hashimotos anyway, I’ve noticed, my waist is smaller, but my bottom and tops of my legs are bigger. I definitely know my shape has changed as my tops don’t skim my bottom they now rest on it like a shelf.

Although many like the Kardashian look, I don’t.

Have anyone experienced this, is it to do with any hormone problem?

I’m 41 years old and do weights, bodytone, step.

Can anyone advise.

Best wishes

(Bacon is a many-splendoured thing) #2

You might want to see your physician and get checked for lipodystrophy, which is a condition of abnormal fat distibution. I’m not sure how it’s diagnosed.

(Art ) #3

Paul is right.

(traci simpson) #4

Maybe it looks bigger because your waist is smaller now.

(Rachel) #5

Thank you, I’ll probably struggle as I’m in the UK and our NHSis struggling, I’ll look privately.

Best wishes

(Rachel) #6

Hi

That did cross my mind, but my clothes ( long tops)no longer skim my bottom, that sit on my bottom ledge.

I seem to be getting very skinny top half, too skinny, but as said bigger the bottom, my shorts feel tight around my bottom too.

Best wishes

(traci simpson) #7

that sounds like muscle gains to me.

(Rachel) #8

I wish, it’s all wobbly, it’s fat.

Best wishes

('Jackie P') #9

Aww tell me about it! For me its all about the stomach! I’ve melted like a candle to start with, then off my butt and thighs and if I look front on I look great (ish) but side on :worried:!
Trust the process and KCKO!

(John) #10

Could be lipedema. That is the classic “size 8 top and size 16 bottom” condition.

You can read here to see if this seems to match what you are experiencing.

(Rachel) #11

Thank you.

(Rachel) #12

Hi

I would just like to thank everyone for the information provided, it appears that I could have this, and explains so much, why I have bruises on my legs and why I have loads of ripples on my legs and bottom and fat.

I’ve booked to see a specialist based in the uk.

Once again thank you.

Best wishes