Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions. Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:When I try any diet I get intense cravings and ultimately fail. HELP!Cravings for a certain type of food, usually sugar or salt is actually linked to stress. When you're dieting and trying to lose weight you might feel some emotional stress, and when you're cutting calories that's putting physical stress on your body. This might be where your cravings are coming from.If my hypothyroidism is being treated, why am I not losing weight?You might not be taking enough medication, or you might be only addressing T4 and not both T4 and T3. Dr. Mike is also interested in how you're correcting your thyroid problem. You may also want to consider looking into reverse T3.Some people say weight is only a matter of calories in and calories out, but others don't. What's your take?Calories that you take in minus the calories you burn through dieting and exercise is determined by this simple mathematical equation. However, what's complicated is what is causing you to eat more, or not being able to lose weight? You may want to consider seeing your doctor to rule out any health issues that could be causing you to hold on to your weight.If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.