19 was 109lbs, gained 20 pounds in 7 months without diet or exercise change, why so?

blaze870 · Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 6

recently i have noticed that i gained 20 pounds in the past 7 months. i was always thin and could eat whatever i wanted and it wouldnt have any effect on me. since i noticed the weight gain i have been eating ALOT better and dieting and exercising more but i have even gained weight and its getting frustrating. however, i have also noticed that i have less energy and sleep alot more; when i eat, i get bloated to the point i look pregnant; and havent been going to the bathroom as much. what could potentially be causing this and why isn't anything working?

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has anything changed in your lifestyle in the last 7 months? A new job? studying more (= less active)? Stopped playing sports? Under stress? (eating without acknowledging it)

When I went to University, I gained 20 pounds in about 6 months - I wasen't exercising as much (I left a dance troupe I was a part of so I could have more time to study) and was working a job in a bakery and got to eat lots of yummy free lunches that were high in fat and calories. It's been 5 years, and I'm still trying to work off the weight.

lucyinthesky · Newbie Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 2

Maybe you're under some stress. It can change your energy levels

19 was 109lbs, gained 20 pounds in 7 months without diet or exercise change, why so?

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