Started gaining at 18.

mmargarette

This is for real. I only started gaining weight when I turned 18. Before 18, no matter how much I pigged out, no matter what I ate, my weight would stay the same. I'm 19 now and I've gained a total of 15lbs. And I think my weight is on the rise. I don't know how to stop because I've been dieting and exercising but no matter what I do, it's like every time I eat something 'bad' or when I go over my calorie deficit my weight increases in an instant. And my tummy is the only body part that truly gets fat.

I'm really saddened by this. Because it was so sudden and unexpected that my body began to change. I've been really trying to shed the pounds. I'm not doing any fad diets and I've been doing my best to eat healthy and exercise as much as possible.

What should I do? Being a busy college student with a hectic schedule, I don't know if I'll be able to achieve my weight goal and dream body. I know that as long as I put my mind into it and etc etc I'll be able to achieve what I want. But I swear there's really something weird going on with how my body isn't losing weight (and/or body fat).

Sorry if I sound so inexperienced and all that.

ironanimal

Weight control is all about calories in, calories out. Everything contributes to this equation; how much exercise you do, how much you sleep, how much you eat, how much you move around generally.

I'm willing to bet your activity outside of exercise and the quality of your sleep have fallen since starting college.

So. Make an accurate, honest assessment of your daily routine. If you're not getting 8 hours of sleep, that's the first thing to try and improve. Eat how you normally would, including any snacks and drinks you consume while studying, for a few days and record that so you have an accurate picture of what you normally eat.

What is your height and weight? The 'instant' weight increase makes me think you're already pretty slim. You're more likely to notice sudden increases in water retention when you're slimmer.

mmargarette

Weight control is all about calories in, calories out. Everything contributes to this equation; how much exercise you do, how much you sleep, how much you eat, how much you move around generally.

I'm willing to bet your activity outside of exercise and the quality of your sleep have fallen since starting college.

So. Make an accurate, honest assessment of your daily routine. If you're not getting 8 hours of sleep, that's the first thing to try and improve. Eat how you normally would, including any snacks and drinks you consume while studying, for a few days and record that so you have an accurate picture of what you normally eat.

What is your height and weight? The 'instant' weight increase makes me think you're already pretty slim. You're more likely to notice sudden increases in water retention when you're slimmer.

Hi! Before college, I didn't really do much exercise except for tennis varsity training (2-3 times a week) and physical education (varied). And again, no matter what I ate etc, I still maintained my weight. And now because of my dilemma, I started doing various work outs. BUT I have yet to start again because I took a break after 3 weeks to a month of Insanity and 2 weeks of 30DS (This was due to a beach event so I hard to be 'prepared' (but I wasn't able to achieve what I wanted) and eventually after the event, I slacked off. I know, my bad).

I'm 5'2 and now 115. 100lbs WAS really my normal weight. My tummy is the only thing that gets fat. My legs, arms, etc are still the same.