So here we are with another week of weight gain with no real reason. I have been trying to figure out what’s going on and I will admit that I am at a loss. I know there were comments that I should change up my exercise but that’s not feasible at the moment and to be honest, I am eating well enough that I should just be losing weight on food alone.
So not-losing is one thing and gaining weight is altogether another thing. I am truly flabbergasted and not sure what’s going on but I am not ready to give up. I have noticed that when I feel angry about this, it becomes counter-productive and I start going to the bad place where I eat cookies or bad food because it doesn’t matter any way.
But it does. It does matter. I have been trying to make more changes here. I am still doing sit-ups and leg lifts. I’ve added a slight incline for one of the three miles I workout daily. I’ve also made some changes in my food to have more protein and less processed food. I have been ravishingly hungry lately so that’s not helping but honestly, there’s absolutely no reason for this weight gain. So for now, I chug along. I will give these changes a few weeks and see if they pay off.
and here’s this week’s card:
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Hi Karenika! If you are hungry, there is a problem!! I am not a nutritionist but apparently when your body isn’t getting what it needs it will stock up on everything you eat (even if you are watching your food intake). Do you know how many calories you are having a day. Proteins are important but watch out for hidden calories that sometimes accompany it. Ex. Chicken (good!!) but a chicken salad (ready made): sounds good but there might be mayonnaise on it or a dressing. I know it must be frustrating. I too feel that at times. My dietician also told me that I would come to a point where it would be very difficult to loose because I would reach “what my body thinks” is an “ideal weight”. Weight loss isn’t everything. Don’t forget the muscles. I know you probably know most of it but I want you to know that I too have been there and I would like to loose more but that would mean being a top sports person and eating near to nothing and that is not me! I hope you’ll find a way to feel better again. You should be able to enjoy your food and not dread it! BTW I love all the previous layouts (and the art journal LOVE LOVE LOVE) but haven’t had time to comment on them all! You are a talented person and from what I can see on your photos, you are looking AWESOME. Have a great weekend.
Hi there – I think you look great and I love those pants.
Where did you get them?
Sheri
thanks Sheri 🙂 they are from Anthropologie. 🙂
This website http://www.dietitians.ca helps you track what you eat. Click on EatTraker on the main page. It’s a little difficult at first but it will help you determine if your caloric intake is appropriate. And Lilith’s post about the brain thinking your weight is right is correct. I’ve recently put on a ton of weight for no reason…still active, no additional calories, in fact I cut back because I wasn’t as active through the winter and put on all the weight. While I stayed on the same diet, the weight gain suddenly stopped. For no apparent reason. I’m happy. I feel great! That’s what really counts!
Don’t forget that muscle weighs more than fat, so if you have been doing sit ups and crunchs and leg lifts you may be building muscle mass and that could explain your weight “gain”. If your clothes aren’t feeling tight or you aren’t feeling heavy in any way that could be the answer. As for actually losing weight, I think I’ve already mentioned that diets often separate protein and carbs, which, when eaten at different times can lead to weight loss. However, for your body to benefit from the properties of both they need to be eaten and absorbed together. It’s all a fluctuation and I hope you are being kind to yourself throughout all this.