Gaining weight

[tanya.malhotra 0]

I m 3 months out...last one week, i was on fast due to religious reasons... i have lost 2.6 kgs during dat one week but have gained back 1.6 kgs in 5 days once my fast r over n i m back to my normal diet...these days i m feeling too full even after drinking little water...i m nt eating junk bt still gaining weight...i m very depressed...please somebody help...

[Mocha2871 182]

I am not that far out but I can say that maybe if you go back to doing what you started doing when you were losing. I know that with any weight loss there will be times when you will gain and then lose it without doing a thing. When I was doing weight watchers I would gain one week and lose the next doing the exact same things. So, dont give up and it working it will be ok my sleeve sister.

[ASKSARAH - Sleeve 256]

your body is confused. It went inot starvation mode. Began to store and save fat and Water etc.. in order to survive. So when you begin to eat your body will keep that food storage in case it has a starvation episode again.

Honestly I would not worry about it. Feed your body! Make sure you up your calories a bit, lots of water and move you will get back on track. I know when I say up your calories sounds counter productive but it works. Give your body fuel!

[jsrmanatee 51]

you haven't really gained weight. when you fasted, you lost Water weight and now you've gained it back. just continue on your high protein/low carb diet and keep up your exercise and you will lose again real soon.

[tanya.malhotra 0]

Thanks all for replying...it has ease out my tension to a gr8 level...

[Gojogo 55]

Your body is adjusting from fasting and starvation mode. It will all balance back out so try not to worry. If you stick with your plan it will work :-)

[SeaLegs 38]

When you fast, your metabolism slows down to conserve energy. It's normal for your appetite to be depressed now, but it may really start kicking in once you start eating. I wonder if your mood is being affected too. Keep in mind that this is only temporary, and when your appetite comes back, stay on track. Every one is unique, and the way your body now deals with fasting may be different. Perhaps a consult with your nutritionist would be in order to help you deal with this. This is a learning opportunity, not a failure.