Gained 8 lbs in a week...Help!

xxzenabxx wrote: »

So I'm in a really big dilemma right now. I've got family staying over and in this past week my weight went from 152lbs to 160lbs and I haven't been watching what I eat and I've definitely over indulged. Pizza, ice cream, desserts, cake, biscuits, chocolates...all the bad foods that make me fat. So I've gained 8lbs but I was wondering is it fat or water weight? Because 8lbs of fat would be 28000 calories and I have not eaten that much lol! Also I only did 2 workouts this week so I think my TDEE is even lower...

My question is...how to get back on track and how to keep the calories low whilst indulging because these relatives are still here for another 2 weeks. I'm honestly dreading what's going to happen to me if I continue like this i will end up gaining another 10lbs. And I struggle to lose weight so it's really heartbreaking when I gain it back.

Anything SALTY will make you retain more water, resulting in more weight on the scale. Reduce sodium and get back on track. It's okay to eat different food than your relatives will be eating. I do it all the time. They should understand what you are doing and remember, your in control of your eating habits, not them, but you, so eat what you NEED to eat.

Its okay to have a cheat meal, but after that meal, hurry up and get back on track before falling off the wagon.

Best of luck,
Jay

1. It culd be constipation. Sound like you're eating a lot of starchy foods, which don't pass as easily as yummy veggies & watery fruits. Once you get your body regular again, you may lose a pound or two.
2. It could be actual weight. I've gained 5 pounds in a week multiple times.

How to keep the calories low for the next 2 weeks?
1. Stock up & store on the counter yummy, snacky fruits & veggies. Berries? Nectarines? Melons? All low in calories & very, very yummy. Cucumbers? Bell Peppers? They are as lumpatious as the fruit, to me. This is really your best bet.
2. Predetermine when you will splurge? A really big breakfast? Have a smaller lunch. Dessert everyday? Make you have lots of veggies at lunch.
3. Focus on quantity. Try to snack on a schedule. Even having dessert everyday is no where near as bad as grazing.
4. exercise? Can you go for walks with your family?

Portion control is your friend.

Mostly water - sodium, waste from less fiber, glycogen replenishment means your muscles hold more water, too. But probably also some real weight gain. The big question now is how to cope with the next two weeks. Few of us can afford a "cheat month"!

If I were in a similar position I think I would beg my family, my mother in particular since she's the main source of the food flow, for mercy. That and schedule some activities to walk their pants off, such as visiting places which require walking.

Whatever you decide to do, log it. That way you have an idea of what's happening and what to expect. Don't just give up and decide since you clearly ate more than your calories you might as well not bother logging. Logging will help you decide if you really want a whole brownie or maybe half of one, and may motivate you to find some time for exercise.

xxzenabxx wrote: »

So I'm in a really big dilemma right now. I've got family staying over and in this past week my weight went from 152lbs to 160lbs and I haven't been watching what I eat and I've definitely over indulged. Pizza, ice cream, desserts, cake, biscuits, chocolates...all the bad foods that make me fat. So I've gained 8lbs but I was wondering is it fat or water weight? Because 8lbs of fat would be 28000 calories and I have not eaten that much lol! Also I only did 2 workouts this week so I think my TDEE is even lower...

My question is...how to get back on track and how to keep the calories low whilst indulging because these relatives are still here for another 2 weeks. I'm honestly dreading what's going to happen to me if I continue like this i will end up gaining another 10lbs. And I struggle to lose weight so it's really heartbreaking when I gain it back.

I'm sure it's a mixture of fat and water weight, but how much of each is impossible to know right now.

I agree that it's tough when family is with you and they don't eat the way you'd like to. Just do the best you can - eat more veggies and less of the high calorie food, and exercise more. Make sure you're tracking Fiber and work to hit your fiber goal each day - that will help fill you up and block out room for the higher calorie food.

mostly water and more inherent waste in your system. I seriously doubt you 28,000 calories over maintenance...for me that would be about 46,200 total calories...about 6,600 total calories per day. I can eat, but I can't eat like that...at least not day in and day out...