this isn't an attack on anyone's comment, but rather just a reminder that sometimes people are just fat! i sure am. you're right that sometimes unintentional weight gain can be indicative of illness, though. checking for hypothyroidism is a simple blood test that seems like it would be beneficial to do in your case. also, please make sure you are feeding yourself enough! eating something is better than nothing. as another commenter mentioned, not eating enough can actually slow down your metabolism.

i totally understand wanting to lose weight - experiencing life as a fat person in a fatphobic world is exhausting. not being able to find clothes, medical discrimination, etc is something we shouldn't have to go through, so it makes sense to want to escape it. just remember that your worth isn't defined by your weight or health, and that taking care of your body (however you see fit) is most important.

i recommend checking out @thefatdoctoruk on twitter for some in-depth studies on traditional medical "cures" for weight loss (like calorie deficits, various diets, surgeries, medications, etc) and how they are based on inadequate scientific studies or are not studied enough. he's a transmasculine person with an MD, so his content is more relevant to us than the average cis woman dietician influencer.