Exersicing & eating healthy but

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cravingskinnybody
cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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Well since December 2011 I have been gaining weight although I exercise 4 to 5 days a week and I eat clean. I thought it might be water weight or muscle recovery but I gained INCHES too which is making me freaking out. why that could be?
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  • BlueEyes2000
    BlueEyes2000 Posts: 11 Member
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    Have you considered sodium levels in your diet? I can gain large amounts quickly when I eat sodium ladden foods (which is chips, oriental, canned, etc).
  • ladiablo
    ladiablo Posts: 42 Member
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    1) Are you eating your BMR? (check here http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ - you will need your body fat %, which you can get here http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/)

    2) Have you had your thyroid checked?
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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    I don't eat chips and these stuff, I eat clean and my sodium always below 1000 and some day even below 600.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
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    There's not a lot of info to go on - how's your diary?
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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    1) Are you eating your BMR? (check here http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ - you will need your body fat %, which you can get here http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/)

    2) Have you had your thyroid checked?
    No I haven't had my thyroid checked ever! and I eat my TDEE- 15%
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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    There's not a lot of info to go on - how's your diary?
    most days now are between 1400 to 1500.
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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    Any help?
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
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    What sort of things are you eating? Height? Current weight? Goal weight?
  • ladiablo
    ladiablo Posts: 42 Member
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    1) Are you eating your BMR? (check here http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ - you will need your body fat %, which you can get here http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/)

    2) Have you had your thyroid checked?
    No I haven't had my thyroid checked ever! and I eat my TDEE- 15%

    When my thyroid was removed (cancer), I was eating like a BAMF - all fruits, veggies, unprocessed foods, nuts, no added salts - and gaining weight like CRAZY. It's a real diet killer. The blood test is pretty routine and inexpensive, so worth looking into :). Common symptoms include getting cold easily, thin hair, fatigue, constipation, weakness, sore muscles or joints, brittle fingernails, pale/dry skin. If that sounds familiar, definitely get it checked!
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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    I eat fruits, veggies, lean protein and I eat oatmeal and whole wheat bread, nuts, nut butters, dairy! I'm short. !'m 153.7 and 50 Kg and my UGW is at the 40s Kg
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
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    How long have you been gaining for? You really shouldn't be gaining on only 1400 or 1500.

    Double check you are working your TDEE out correctly, make sure you are weighing and measuring everything if you aren't already and also consider seeing about your thyroid if all the rest is ok.
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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    1) Are you eating your BMR? (check here http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ - you will need your body fat %, which you can get here http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/)

    2) Have you had your thyroid checked?
    No I haven't had my thyroid checked ever! and I eat my TDEE- 15%

    When my thyroid was removed (cancer), I was eating like a BAMF - all fruits, veggies, unprocessed foods, nuts, no added salts - and gaining weight like CRAZY. It's a real diet killer. The blood test is pretty routine and inexpensive, so worth looking into :). Common symptoms include getting cold easily, thin hair, fatigue, constipation, weakness, sore muscles or joints, brittle fingernails, pale/dry skin. If that sounds familiar, definitely get it checked!
    So if I want to know if my thyroid has something wrong. I have to get a blood test? Okay I'll try to do it as soon as I have a chance too :) thanks
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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    I've been gaining for a month now. every week. but I thought it's water but it turned out that i gained inches too.
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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    any help again?!
  • bermequeen
    bermequeen Posts: 57 Member
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    Have you had your thyroid checked? Your thyroid could be hypo active which means not functioning causing you to gaim weight thought you are exercising and eating right and sometimes it can be hyperactive causing you to lose massive amounts of weight for no reason.
  • stephvaile
    stephvaile Posts: 298
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    I eat fruits, veggies, lean protein and I eat oatmeal and whole wheat bread, nuts, nut butters, dairy! I'm short. !'m 153.7 and 50 Kg and my UGW is at the 40s Kg


    iv put your height and weight into a calculater and it comes up at this is your ideal weight your bmi is 21.9 maybe you should look at maintaining and not losing .
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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    Have you had your thyroid checked? Your thyroid could be hypo active which means not functioning causing you to gaim weight thought you are exercising and eating right and sometimes it can be hyperactive causing you to lose massive amounts of weight for no reason.
    I'll get it checked but is there any other reason?
  • cravingskinnybody
    cravingskinnybody Posts: 109 Member
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    I eat fruits, veggies, lean protein and I eat oatmeal and whole wheat bread, nuts, nut butters, dairy! I'm short. !'m 153.7 and 50 Kg and my UGW is at the 40s Kg


    iv put your height and weight into a calculater and it comes up at this is your ideal weight your bmi is 21.9 maybe you should look at maintaining and not losing .
    I know I'm in the healthy range. but I want to lower my body fat and lose some inches. which won't be achieved without weight loss.
  • jlohcook
    jlohcook Posts: 228 Member
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    What kind of exercises do you do? What's your net calories intake?
  • mareeee1234
    mareeee1234 Posts: 674 Member
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    Sorry you're going through this. But yes, your weight is fine, but you should start lifting weights maybe.

    Change your routine - weights play a huge part in fat loss (Which is what you want!)

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