Possible Hyperthyroidism???

Okay, I know I am far from normal; however, it just does not seem possible for a person to literally consume 2-3 tubs (like the Edys/Breyers large ones) and not gain at least 10 pounds.  I am not saying that I don't gain some weight from this, but it is usually only slight fluctuations...I recently got on this ice cream kick and it has lasted for around five months, yet I still remain around the same weight?  What gives?

Well, 2-3 tubs of ice cream is not necessarily balanced, but a lot depends on your activity levels and how much you actually consume all-in each week.

If you are really restrictive and your calorie intake is too low for your activity level, then the bingeing on ice cream is just a way of evening out the deficit. If that's the case, you may want to increase your calorie intake in a more broad way (with healthier food choices throughout the day. That will explain why very little weight change occurs, although such an unbalanced diet will have other health impacts over time.

If, however, you are eating a balanced diet of 1800-2200 calories each and every day and then also consume 3000+ additional calories in ice cream (i.e. you are consistently over-eating every day and not starving yourself the following day or days) then many underlying health issues should be considered and discussed with your doctor.

I think I better talk to my doctor then.  I eat around 3 normal meals a day (my mom makes them) and I usually have 2 snacks.  I'm not growing, so I have no idea.

You've said something before about eating a gallon of ice-cream and then going for a run..... If you run regularly and you're 18 years old you could easily need 3000-4000 cals a day to maintain your weight. 

There are many other symptoms of hyperthyroidism besides difficulty in gaining weight.  But I'm sure your doctor will reassure you there.

Ah, GI-Jane is on it -- if you have mentioned you run when you eat ice cream then you will need a balanced diet of 3 or 4 thousand calories. Which comes back to my original point -- a more balanced intake would still be a better way to provide the right kinds of energy for your body if you are active.

And it's true that hyperthyroidism is not on the top of the list and it sounds as if the most likely culprit is needing the amount of calories you take in but perhaps needing to spread out that requirement throughout the day so that bingeing is less likely to happen.

It is never a mistake to see your doctor when you are concerned about your health.

How much are you running, exactly?  The average long distance runner does eat more calories, but you'd need to be running an awful lot to be burning an extra 3 - 4 thousand calories.  I'm all for the visit the doctor point...make an appointment! 

I don't see how I could be running enough to burn off that much either...so it's off to the doctor for me (Boo Hiss)...