I gained 12 pounds???? Help!!

newheavensearth wrote: »

YepItsKriss wrote: »

I swear i said all that... i did say it right? I didn't fall asleep and dream about it?

Sometimes it's not what is, it's said it's how.

And whoever gave me a "woo" for pointing out that she may have difficulty understanding verbal cues due to autism... explain why it's woo. My brother is autistic and has these difficulties in his 30s. Is that "woo" also? Man or woman up and explain how and why.

Agreed I thought WOO ment to cheer about things. not as an insult.

If you weigh yourself, then drink a pint of water and weigh yourself again, you will gain 1 pound. If you use a different scale and weigh yourself again, you might get a number that is +/- 12 pounds. Two scales that are 5 lbs off in different directions will give you a weight that is 10 lbs different.

Bathroom scales aren't the most accurate things on the planet, but most are generally consistent with themselves.

If you did not drink water before but started to drink water now, it will take your body some time to adjust to your new level of intake, so it may do some odd things like try to retain every ounce. It is currently recommended that women living in temperate climates consume approximately 11.5 cups of water per day, including any water consumed in their food. A typical woman will achieve approximately 2.5 cups of water consumption from their food. If you like soup, you probably get a little more from food.

Generally, the recommendation seems to be that you should drink approximately 8 cups, or half a gallon of water per day in your beverages.

I would say: work your way up to it and give your body time to get used to the idea of having the recommended intake of water. If you have any health concerns or medical symptoms, please consult with a medical professional, be it a nurse helpline that most insurance companies provide or make an appointment with your doctor.

diannethegeek wrote: »

MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »

hydechildcare wrote: »

newheavensearth wrote: »

YepItsKriss wrote: »

I swear i said all that... i did say it right? I didn't fall asleep and dream about it?

Sometimes it's not what is, it's said it's how.

And whoever gave me a "woo" for pointing out that she may have difficulty understanding verbal cues due to autism... explain why it's woo. My brother is autistic and has these difficulties in his 30s. Is that "woo" also? Man or woman up and explain how and why.

Agreed I thought WOO ment to cheer about things. not as an insult.

Seems to be both on this board, and I don't know if there was ever any clarification from admins if the woo button was meant as a flag or a cheer. "Woo" has become a popular word used to explain anything pseudoscience-related so that's probably the reason for the double usage of the button.

The admins specificied that it means both in the official announcement when the Woo button was put into place, though they've later said that they're open to changing or clarifying it.

See: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10570889/new-community-reaction-woo#latest

And also: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/40719354/#Comment_40719354

I think it's good that the reaction buttons only contain positive connotations. I think negative reactions should be explained in a well thought out post.

davidylin wrote: »

diannethegeek wrote: »

MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »

hydechildcare wrote: »

newheavensearth wrote: »

YepItsKriss wrote: »

I swear i said all that... i did say it right? I didn't fall asleep and dream about it?

Sometimes it's not what is, it's said it's how.

And whoever gave me a "woo" for pointing out that she may have difficulty understanding verbal cues due to autism... explain why it's woo. My brother is autistic and has these difficulties in his 30s. Is that "woo" also? Man or woman up and explain how and why.

Agreed I thought WOO ment to cheer about things. not as an insult.

Seems to be both on this board, and I don't know if there was ever any clarification from admins if the woo button was meant as a flag or a cheer. "Woo" has become a popular word used to explain anything pseudoscience-related so that's probably the reason for the double usage of the button.

The admins specificied that it means both in the official announcement when the Woo button was put into place, though they've later said that they're open to changing or clarifying it.

See: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10570889/new-community-reaction-woo#latest

And also: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/40719354/#Comment_40719354

I think it's good that the reaction buttons only contain positive connotations. I think negative reactions should be explained in a well thought out post.

Okay? It might be best if you posted that feedback in the thread that's specifically for feedback that I posted instead of derailing the thread here to talk about it. The mods are unlikely to see it here.