Thread: is this weight loss un normal or am i ok?

so since the beginning of february i have had my anxiety disorder come back after being ok for like two years and i took time off of work. I was already like 210-215 lbs and when i took time off in February i gained weight i went to the doctors on april 9th ( so two months after i took time from work ) and i weighted 227-228. All i feel i have done in the past two months is lay in bed and eat due to anxiety and depression. So i'm guessing that's the weight gain, however the day i went to the doctor i said no no i have to loose weight my blood pressure is up it's 132/90 ( she had to take it twice the first time it was like 140 or 150 over 90 probably cause i get soooo nervous at the doctors) anyway and she said from my blood test my cholesterol was 265 and my glucose was mildly high 112, so i said i have to loose this weight. Well i started to do weight watchers and i never has success with it before probably cause i flaked off with it but i have tried hard this time and i lost a bit and then i kinda stopped. I'm still staying in the points im allowed but still eating what i want like last night i had burger king. But i get on the scale this morning and i lost like 2.5 almost 3 pounds in like 2 days i have been on my period and the last time i weight my self was at the beginning of it and im close to the end weight my self this morning and i was down the 2 or 3 lbs. Is that cause of my period or something else im a really bad hypochondriac and i feel that i was at a lull with losing the weight and then all of a sudden i lost it in like a couple of days i hear all the time symptoms of health problems can be fast weight loss. Or am i loosing fast because i gained alot in such a short time that i can loose it fast to.

Thank you for reading my long problem
I appreciate it.

Don't worry about it. You are right- gaining weight fast, especially if your on the heavier side, leads to losing it fast also. Unless you make significant changes to your diet, I wouldn't say that you would drop more than 15 pounds over the course of 2 months. If you're looking to maintain your weight, take a step back and examine what you're eating. If you'd like to lose, consider some diet changes to speed up the process. Exercise is great, but changing your eating habits leads to more profound weight loss. Best of luck

I would not worry about it. I switched up my diet from junk food to healthy food and went to the gym 3 days a week and I lost 22 pounds in one month. I was amazed to go from 242 to 220, but their was no magic secret, just proper diet and exercise.

hi

Firstly with anydiet you should lose 4-5 lbs the first week due to dietry changes and loss of water.

Secondly the heavier your start weight the quicker you lose weight.

Thirdly you should check what your BMI is and aim for that....weigh in once a week at the same location and the same time. This will record your weight loss.

The more weight you lose, the happier you will become and that will help to diminish the hypochondria......you see the more weight you lose the healthier you will start to feel also.

I suggest a pet! she will focus your attention on her and your mind away from yourself, and your "illnesses" Puppies are better than kittens, as you have to walk the dog....thus gaining more excercise.....Cats tend to curl up into bed with you hehe!! I have both I know!

Originally Posted by angelhope69

hi

Firstly with anydiet you should lose 4-5 lbs the first week due to dietry changes and loss of water.

Secondly the heavier your start weight the quicker you lose weight.

Thirdly you should check what your BMI is and aim for that....weigh in once a week at the same location and the same time. This will record your weight loss.

The more weight you lose, the happier you will become and that will help to diminish the hypochondria......you see the more weight you lose the healthier you will start to feel also.

I suggest a pet! she will focus your attention on her and your mind away from yourself, and your "illnesses" Puppies are better than kittens, as you have to walk the dog....thus gaining more excercise.....Cats tend to curl up into bed with you hehe!! I have both I know!

I totally agree with you angel. Having a pet will make you feel loved and you can concentrate on that. If you are happy, you will not look for comfort from food. Exercise is the best thing to do. Changing your lifestyle is also on of the things that you can do for yourself. Never eat junk foods when you start craving for food. Eat low calorie food and follow it with exercise so you can burn fats fast. Be patient though because it is not going to be easy. It will take a long time before you can shed off some weight but with perseverance and commitment you will notice big improvement.

Losing weight too fast could cause mood swings, sleepiness or even lead to serious health problems so be careful. I agree that exercise, a well-balanced diet and change in your lifestyle will help you lose weight safely and effectively.