I've gained almost 20 pounds in 2 weeks....help!!!!!?

Question

I am trying to lose weight -- I have been exercising regularly (about 4-5 times/week), watching what I eat, and the scale is going in the eintirely WRONG direction. I have no idea what is wrong. I had my thyroid tested this summer, and it was normal. I know 100% for a fact that I am not pregnant (I'm a virgin). Maybe some of it is muscle (like a pound or two), but I haven't been getting any "smaller", and it's just nearly impossible for a female to gain almost 20 pounds in 2 weeks of muscle. Water retention is possible, but 20 pounds -- that keeps increasing by the day for two weeks????? If it is water rentention, it's not "normal" water retention. I know I haven't consumed enough calories most days to even maintain my weight, let alone gain that that much!!! Any ideas? Suggestions???? I am at a loss. Please help!

What foods am I eating? It varies. I am a Dietetics (nutrition) major though, so I know HOW to eat, I know about how many calories are in food, and I know how to find out what I don't know. I also have been drinking a normal amount of water, plus I have been urinating regurally, so what's going in as far as water goes, is coming out. I know that 3,500 excess calories = a pound of fat. I know how much of the food groups I should be getting each day -- accoridng the American governemt, the Canadian government, and the World Health Organization. There is something not normal going on.....and I'm really worried....

Answer 1

You need to go to your Doctor to find out what is happening. You seem to have a good understanding of what should be happening and obviously it is not as it should be.
I don't support you trying to treat the symptoms until you have been medically checked out. If you try any of the off the shelf products you may cause more problems than you have now.
It sounds like your metabolism has gone into reverse and is storing 'energy' instead of expending it. If this is the case you will need expert advice from your Doctor etc.
Good luck

Answer 2

I lost 105 pounds in 6 months. Here is how I did it.
1. Every morning get up and walk for 45 minutes. You can start with less time, but you want to get up to 45 minutes, and it must be fast walk. You want your heart rate to go up. It must be in the morning, it kick starts your metabolism.
2. I cut out Red Meat, and fatty foods. Boneless skinnless chicken breast, baked, or grilled, rice and vegetables (steamed).
3. Eat half. Just eat half of what you normally eat. Put 1/2 on your plate, and put the rest away. Cook less. When you go to fast food, get salads only. Or grilled chicken. No fries, only diet soda. Or water.

It will work, once you get into a routine, you will get hooked on the results, and you will keep the routine. It has been over a year for me.

Also start counting your calories. Write them down. You would be amazed as to how much more aware you are of your caloric intake, if you actually write it down. We recently discovered a site that offers a great program that counts calories, as well as keeps track of everything. It allows multiple users, so everyone in the family can keep track. They offer a free 7 day trial, and so far I am very impressed with the product. Try the 7 days and see. It allows you to add the exercise that you do during the day, which increases the amount of calories you can take in. Very Cool!!
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Stay motivated, and get up and walk every day. I seriously lost all my weight starting off my day on my walk.

Good LUCK!

Answer 3

Losing weight is a simple equation: if you burn more calories than you eat, the weight will come off. Start off by estimating how many calories you burn each day using the calorie calculator http://straighthealth.com/pages/tools/caloriecalclb.html This will give you an idea of how many calories to eat. Healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. To lose 1 pound per week you need to create a calorie deficit (burn more than you eat) of 500 calories per day. To lose 2 pounds a week, you have to double the deficit to 1000 calories per day. You can achieve this by eating less, exercising more or a combination of both.

Guide to Dieting - http://straighthealth.com/pages/guides/dieting.html

Answer 4

Water is weight. If you drink a gallon a day, you are gaining some hefty water. Water is 70% of your body. Otherwise, I don't know what you are doing wrong. Don't drink so water if you are.

Can you please give us the foods you are eating too?

Answer 5

See the doctor.