I didn't know she was a sick as she was and it's the hardest thing I ever had to cope with... I'm the only girl and it always seemed like she was the only one I could depend on. Since then I've gained almost 40 lbs and I hate it.... I was 5'4 120 now I'm 5'4 158... I hate the way I look and I try to stay very active but I just can't seem to lose any of the weight, if anything I keep gaining and i watch what I eat as well... What's wrong with me?
2006-11-16 03:36:04 · 7 answers · asked by Monica 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Thing is I exercise i'm a coach and I'm on a dance team and i'm in college and walk to classes and I exercise in my spare time as well.. I like being active and I don't overeat or eat junkfood and i only dring Juice and water...
2006-11-16 03:44:18 · update #1
No.. I don't drink or smoke either...
2006-11-16 03:53:38 · update #2
thanks for the help everyone
2006-11-16 04:45:43 · update #3
There is nothing wrong with you. You are grieving for your mother. I recommend a GREAT book that helped me a lot called Motherless Daughters.
The lady that wrote this book has written some others called Letters from Motherless Daughters and also Motherless Mothers.
There is nothing like a mother and nothing in this world can take the pain away, but with time, it does get a little easier to accept.
I gained weight after my mom died too because food is comforting. Find other things to comfort you...friends, your father, siblings, or a counselor can help too. E-mail me anytime if you want. I know what you are going through. mrsleslie_lady@yahoo.com
2006-11-16 03:42:13 · answer #1 · answered by mrsleslie_lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I'm sorry about your loss...Your weight gain is definitely linked to depression (understandably so). At 19 your metabolism should be through the roof. You have to get moving. And watching what you eat just isn't enough right now. Start with an aerobic class. And as you get moving... things will start to change. Here's a question for you...have you been drinking alcohol? If so that could be THE problem. Liquor becomes sugar when in the body. And normally it goes straight to our lovely waistlines. Haven't you seen BEER BELLIES. Exactly. Honey... life will begin to make sense again once you start to take control of it again. Good luck sweetie.Good luck.
2006-11-16 03:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by louloutee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mother died 2 years ago in may and i too have put on about 40 pounds i know its depression affecting my hormones or something because i have not changed my diet or routine at all i am considering getting some professional help for the depression and hopefully this will stop the weight gain i think you should do the same and I'm so sorry for your loss its the hardest thing in the world next to loosing a child god bless!
2006-11-16 03:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by funkyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, My condolences bout your mother. I couldn't imagine loosing my mother so I admire you for still trying to make it through this tough time. Chin up honey. Things will work out.
Second, The chemical imbalance from your depression and your traumatic loss has triggered something in your brain to ride on default. Since your heart and spirit is down, your metabo. is also down.What ever you consume will effect you.
Remember a heart spirit is a happy heart, happy heart means happy life. I know its hard to let go of your mothers death, but at some point you have to accept that your mother is gone, but will never leave you.
God Bless Sweetheart!
2006-11-16 04:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another thing to look into is hypothyroidism. Many many women out there have this condition and over half are not diagnosed with it. If you have headaches, weight gain, coldness, tiredness etc, it could be that. Ask your doc for a TSH and T4free test and see. If so, you can be put on thryroid hormone and it will increase your metabolism. Im sorry about your mom...i don't know what i would do if mine died....
2006-11-16 03:48:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe your eating a lot because you feel depressed that you have lost your mother. what you should do and what you mother would probably want you to do is go on and be happy! she will always look out for you and be there for you! so instead of eating when you feel sad try and do something else maybe excercise for a little bit. try it and do it for yourself and your mom! it is a sad thing but just cut down on sugars and soda's stick to a very healthy diet. there is nothing wrong with you so dont feel discouraged!! good luck with everything!:]
2006-11-16 03:41:31 · answer #6 · answered by drea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are depressed. It isn't an easy thing to go through the death of your mom. I was an adult when my mom died and I still miss her VERY much. Please talk to someone to get the help you need.
Sorry for your loss!!
2006-11-16 03:40:55 · answer #7 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋