Very often when you try to put on some weight and yet consistently you lose weight the culprit is hypothyroidism.
Most people in this situation don't even know they have a thyroid condition.
Hypothyroidism, which is the result of a under-productive thyroid gland, displays a variety of symptoms: weight loss, dry skin, infertility.
Of course just having these symptoms doesn't mean you have a thyroid condition since they can be specific to other conditions as well.
Hypothyroidism describes a below normal, reduced (hypo) production of thyroid hormones of a butterfly shaped endocrine gland (thyroid) located at the front base of the neck.
The hormone produced and released by the thyroid gland is known as Thyroxine or T4 (because it has 4 iodine molecules)..
The hormone has a multitude of functions in the body including weight management (weight losses and weight gains).
T4 is deployed to all body tissues making sure the body organs and cells function correctly.
Every generation, brain and heart functions, muscles..
all are helped by Thyroxine.
SO T4 plays a crucial role in our well being including weight management.
So, if there is no enough Thyroxine productions, some body functions will suffer.
Processes such as calories and carbohydrates break down are not taking place properly.
The individual suffering from Hypothyroidism will feel tired for instance.
With frequent tiredness comes weight gain since the individual doesn't feel like exercising.
Immediately as you notice you being very often tired and you keep gaining weight please see a doctor.
he cause may be  thyroid gland condition: Hypothyroidism.