Trying to gain weight sucks
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kaykay6676
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Is it just me or does it seem like trying to gain weight is way harder then trying to loose it?
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For some people it seems that way just because they are used to eating less calories, it's the way I am. Others feel the exact opposite, definitely a personal thing.5
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It's not just you, but it's not me. I could gain weight very easily, without trying or thinking about it. Losing weight requires effort, both mental and physical...11
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I can't gain weight. All I do is loose it. I was at 112 then I dropped down to 83. I don't know how but I can't get back up.1
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kaykay6676 wrote: »I can't gain weight. All I do is loose it. I was at 112 then I dropped down to 83. I don't know how but I can't get back up.
So eat more.
Perhaps a visit to the Dr would be a good idea to rule out any medical reason you may have for dropping that much weight.5 -
Oh. My. God. Obviously I eat. Lmfao. I eat all the time. It's not like I just magically stopped eating a lost weight. Im honestly so sick of hearing that. All I hear is eat more, you look anorexic, etc.. i wouldn't be hear if it wasn't an actual problem. Lol.8
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kaykay6676 wrote: »Oh. My. God. Obviously I eat. Lmfao. I eat all the time. It's not like I just magically stopped eating a lost weight. Im honestly so sick of hearing that. All I hear is eat more, you look anorexic, etc.. i wouldn't be hear if it wasn't an actual problem. Lol.
How is it obvious to me, or anyone else here, that you eat? You obviously don't eat enough to be in a calorie surplus, or you'd be putting on weight.
If you eat and have actually lost that much weight, see a Dr.17 -
It kinda is obvious because if it was something that simple I'm pretty sure I'd know. And I have seen a doctor. They did test and took my blood and said that I'm fine and they don't know what else to tell me. But I mean you can't tell me someone loosing that much weight out of nowhere? I was 112 and now I can't get above 87. I'll get up to 87 and then drop right back down.1
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Are you trying to eat "clean" while gaining weight? If so, that's most likely your problem. Grab a jar of peanut butter and a spoon, or a pint of ice cream once in a while and your weight gain problems will quickly disappear.21
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kaykay6676 wrote: »It kinda is obvious because if it was something that simple I'm pretty sure I'd know. And I have seen a doctor. They did test and took my blood and said that I'm fine and they don't know what else to tell me. But I mean you can't tell me someone loosing that much weight out of nowhere? I was 112 and now I can't get above 87. I'll get up to 87 and then drop right back down.
See another Dr. Losing that much weight without trying is not normal, and unless you're very under 4ft8, you're underweight.
And eat more.13 -
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I definitely would seek a second opinion if that was the only response you got from your doctor. It's very worrisome that you are unable to gain/maintain your weight if you are eating in a surplus. Your dr does not sound like they are taking your health very seriously, please look into another one.3
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kaykay6676 wrote: »Oh. My. God. Obviously I eat. Lmfao. I eat all the time. It's not like I just magically stopped eating a lost weight. Im honestly so sick of hearing that. All I hear is eat more, you look anorexic, etc.. i wouldn't be hear if it wasn't an actual problem. Lol.
Show us that you can consume 3000-3500 calories a day for a week. I doubt if the scale doesn't show weight gain. And yes I've heard this same argument from males trying gain weight saying they "eat all the time". When actually counting how many calories they ate, it ends up always being less than they needed in a day to gain weight. Hence the result.
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That what I was thinking. I think as a doctor she should've looked into to it a lot more3
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kaykay6676 wrote: »That what I was thinking. I think as a doctor she should've looked into to it a lot more
Yes, sometimes doctors truly disappoint me when they don't look into things further that are obviously very serious. That is a lot of weight to lose no matter what, so unless you are anorexic and not eating enough (which obviously you are eating plenty since you said you are) then it's important to keep seeking answers.4 -
Omg! Thank you. You understand. Haha! Everyone always just tells me to eat more. But I honestly feel like I'm eating enough.0
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WickAndArtoo wrote: »kaykay6676 wrote: »That what I was thinking. I think as a doctor she should've looked into to it a lot more
Yes, sometimes doctors truly disappoint me when they don't look into things further that are obviously very serious. That is a lot of weight to lose no matter what, so unless you are anorexic and not eating enough (which obviously you are eating plenty since you said you are) then it's important to keep seeking answers.
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kaykay6676 wrote: »Omg! Thank you. You understand. Haha! Everyone always just tells me to eat more. But I honestly feel like I'm eating enough.
If you aren't gaining, or holding on to weight, you aren't eating enough calories. You may be eating a lot of food, but you can make choices that are low calorie or more calorie dense. You need to increase your calorie density not the physical amount of food you eat.12 -
kaykay6676 wrote: »Omg! Thank you. You understand. Haha! Everyone always just tells me to eat more. But I honestly feel like I'm eating enough.
If it was me I would track my calories and food intake honestly and accurately for a week or two, then bring the information to the dr, that way they know exactly what's going on. Do you by chance know your average caloric intake for each day?
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kaykay6676 wrote: »It kinda is obvious because if it was something that simple I'm pretty sure I'd know. And I have seen a doctor. They did test and took my blood and said that I'm fine and they don't know what else to tell me. But I mean you can't tell me someone loosing that much weight out of nowhere? I was 112 and now I can't get above 87. I'll get up to 87 and then drop right back down.
Settle down guys, be nice! Lol
Kay. Something you are doing has obviously changed. What is your fitness routine? Are you doing significantly more cardio? A lot of people say they can't gain weight but are afraid to go 100% into a surplus. You need to do exactly that. Increase your daily totals. Do not be afraid to gain body fat. What are your daily totals looking like? As many have stated, they are obviously under your maintenance if you continue to lose weight.
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True! But I still don't think I'd just randomly loose weight. Nothing has really changed in my life. I eat just as much now as I did when I when I was 112 probably even more. But I don't know. You could be right.1
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