HEEEEEEEELP! +23 LBS IN 4 DAYS

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  • bridesmaid123
    bridesmaid123 Posts: 1 Member
    The most likely explanation for your weight gain is water retention. Since you ate so much sodium, your body is like a sponge holding all to the water you drink to stay in equilibrium and not become dehydrated.

    Hope this helps and good luck!
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    I hate to be a downer, but 23 pounds in 4 days isn't even realistically water weight...is it?

    I gained 15 pounds in a week and I had a tumor (not cancer).

    This would be a huge red flag to me to get checked out.
  • rautaty
    rautaty Posts: 44 Member
    It's not normal! do you have health issues? i'd suggest you buy a new scale first, if the result is the same then seek medical health. Do your legs look swollen?
  • jigglemom
    jigglemom Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in the same boat. I have been at this for YEARS and can't seem to conquer whatever it is that keeps me coming back to food. This site is definitely a great place to find the friends and support we need to keep trying!
  • rautaty
    rautaty Posts: 44 Member
    I don't want to scare you, but it might be more serious then u think: bad blood circulation, fast growing tumour, cushing...Anyway i am not a doctor, but strongly suggest you to get a check up.
  • PirateJenny
    PirateJenny Posts: 233
    "Bad" days happen to everyone. Whether it is going over on planned calories or being so exhausted that you blow off the gym. Not letting these days derail all the good work you have done so far is a process, just like developing a healthier lifestyle. The more you pick yourself up and get back to a healthy routine, the easier it is to do after a rough patch. It can be hard to forgive yourself, but most of us would forgive a friend or loved one for a slip up, we need to be just as kind to ourselves.

    As far as losing the weight you put on, please do not go under your calorie goal. Stick to your healthy eating plan and hit the gym. Generally, if you dive back in too severely the result could be another set back. Everyone is different, but I think getting back to a manageable healthy routine is better than punishing yourself or setting a potentially unreasonable pace.

    I have to second the other voices saying that you might want to do some thinking about what triggers your over-eating. I had developed an up and down habit of doing great, slipping up, spiraling, getting disgusted with myself, getting back to the plan...and go back to step one, repeat until you want to give up altogether. I had to really tear down the habits, emotions and situations that caused that pattern before it stopped.

    As to other causes for sudden weight gain, there can be reasons for concern. If you return to healthy eating habits and a workout routine and do not see a normal dent in the weight or experience other out of the ordinary symptoms, you might want to see your physician. In my own case I had a massive (20 plus pounds) fibroid tumor that had rapid growth due to my body producing too much estrogen. It was freaky, but our bodies can be that way sometimes.

    Please be good to yourself. I have every bit of faith in the fact you can succeed!
  • lhague
    lhague Posts: 258
    I am in agreement with those that say it's not 23 pounds. First check your scale, put weights on there and get an accurate reading. Also, do you weigh at the same time everyday?
  • mrsmojo82
    mrsmojo82 Posts: 54 Member
    Yes, I have been trying to figure why I fell off the wagon so bad in the first place as well. I am doing to weigh in tomorrow morning and see the change. I am sure there is by now. My stomach is flattening out a bit.
    I am still not fully in the swing of things, but I am getting better.
    You know what I've realized?? I binge A LOT more than I ever thought. I was reading hand written journals and thinking back. I will look into those support groups you suggested.
    I was embarrassed by what happened, but I'm so glad I shared with you guys. Even though I wanted to keep this a secret. You are really helping me through it.

    THANK YOU!
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