Gaining 17kgs in just five months

bally

Since moving back home from interstate five months ago my body has put on 17 kilos (40 pounds?). I' really can't see how I've managed to do this as I don't eat junk food, I eat veggies and not a lot of red meat and have cut right back to a 1200 calorie diet. My firends and I have even started doing an hours gym five days a week and so far we've done 15 hours worth of really full on training. That mixed with the gerneal running around and housework (which I sort of 'dance' to as I'm folding/washing/etc) I really don't understand how I'm managing to put on this much weight. I'm really depressed as my close friend had her 21st over the weekend and I felt so fat and dowdy, even though I used to be their size. I really would love any advice on weight loss systems or anything as I'm about ready to just cry.
Thanks in advance,
^_^

cflorkie

I think you should go see your doctor! If not much has changed it could be a thyroid issue or hormone problem.

Good luck with everything!

bethvandenberg

Have you had a physical to see if there's something medical to it? Also maybe you just don't realize where calories are hiding..... Hang in there and then maybe you'll realize what's the issue. Good luck. Just get back on track and you'll be there again.

cupcakelover103

were you following this healthy and low calorie diet for the entire 5 months? If yes, then i can't see how you could have gained weight, unless 1) Overestimating exercise calories 2) Underestimating caloric intake 3) Not measuring out portions/not being accurate. I would normally add in a 4th one there, being 4) Not measuring yourself with a measuring tape, and only relying on the scales for weight loss numbers. BUT seeing that you have gained 15 kgs (and unless you've gained A LOT of muscle) this does not seem accurate. If it's not one of these, then it could be an underlying medical issue. However, it is most likely one of the first 3 above than that, as this is where most people go wrong.
Also, although healthy food is better for you, it still contains calories, you can gain weight by eating A LOT of healthy food. I hope you figure out what is wrong, and hopefully it is not an underlying health issue. I would really track calories extremely carefully (get out the scales, measuring cups, teaspoons, tablespoons etc) and see. Don't rely on mfp for exercise calories (use a heart rate monitor) just my opinion. And see what happens then.

shanolap

Have you been watching what you're drinking? There are TONS of hidden calories in many common beverages. Good Luck! :drinker: