Stop gaining weight

Doctorpurple
Doctorpurple Posts: 507 Member
in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Hi everyone. I haven't logged in a while. I've been successfully maintaining my weight at around 115 lbs at 5'3.5'' for about 1 and half years now. However, recently I have been gaining weight. I got really sick 3 months ago and was intubated in the ICU. I was kept NPO (no food) for 3 days and then on day 4-day 7 they placed me on a feeding tube. I've lost some weight from the beginning. When I got back home, I lost control of my cravings. I kept thinking that I would like to eat whatever I want because of the terrible things that happened to me that I deserve to indulge.

Well I was able to regain the weight back and I was 115 again in no time. However, I kept eating and now I'm passed that and I'm already 119 lbs. I've gained almost 7 real pounds in a matter of 2 months. I feel gross now. I know I'm not fat but I decided I'm not going to cross the 120's. I'm going to start diet/exercise regimen again. I worked too hard to get to my goal weight just do it over again.

Sorry just venting. I just stepped on the scale and got really sad.

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  • DaveAkeman
    DaveAkeman Posts: 296 Member
    Good for you! I'm really glad you stepped back on the scale. In the past, when I have felt 'entitled' to eat whatever I want, I have also stayed away from the scale. If I don't KNOW I'm gaining weight, then it can't POSSIBLY my fault, right?

    You have taken a great first step. Now do something about it!!!
  • Doctorpurple
    Doctorpurple Posts: 507 Member
    DaveAkeman wrote: »
    Good for you! I'm really glad you stepped back on the scale. In the past, when I have felt 'entitled' to eat whatever I want, I have also stayed away from the scale. If I don't KNOW I'm gaining weight, then it can't POSSIBLY my fault, right?

    You have taken a great first step. Now do something about it!!!

    thanks for the encouragement!!

  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    First of all just be glad that you are here and well again! That must have been a scary time.

    As you start to get stronger you will get rid of that few pounds :)
  • LMS120yesIcan
    LMS120yesIcan Posts: 35 Member
    You were smart to step back on the scale. It is best never to ignore your weight gain because a 4 lb gain can easily turn into a 10 or 20 pound gain. That's how I found myself in the situation I am in now. Glad you are feeling well again.
  • Doctorpurple
    Doctorpurple Posts: 507 Member
    thanks for all the replies. It was a really scary time. Many people die from septic shock and I managed to stay alive and mostly well at this point (i still have some pain). I just got back from the gym and now I'm eating better and tracking my calories. I just lost a pound today and I'm kinda happy that I broke the upward trend.
  • portugaline
    portugaline Posts: 95 Member
    I have the same problem, cravings.

    what i do is eat a lot of food with large volume and almost no calories in that times, eat broccoli for example in all meals. eat oatmeal that keeps you full and never eat junk food, makes my cravings worst after, i can't stop.

    Good luck, you will make it

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