Today, after I completely starved myself for a week and exercised every day in an attempt to lose weight, I instead gained 5 pounds. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after months of grueling hard work, I'd finally gained five pounds. Too bad I lost it all and then some, due to one good stomach flu. FML
Today, after a few months of trying to gain weight due to being severely underweight, I got a stomach flu and lost every single pound I put on, and then some. FML
Today, I finally weighed myself after going on a strict diet of only fruits, vegetables, and coffee. I gained weight. FML
Today, I lost the 5 pounds I had gained over the last few weeks. I had vowed to do whatever it took to lose that weight, and I actually did, when I caught a horrible stomach bug. I'd eat my words, but I'm pretty sure I'd just end up throwing them up. FML
Today, after drastically changing my diet, going to the gym regularly, avoiding excess sugar and carbs, upping my protein, I’m still as fat as ever. In fact I weighed myself this morning, and I’ve gained 12lbs in 2 weeks. FML
Today, I finished the first month of a diet and exercise program designed to help me lose weight. To keep myself motivated, I have avoided the scale the entire time. I weighed myself today. I've gained 6 pounds. FML
Today, after two full months of trying to gain weight, I haven’t gained a single pound. Instead, I now have severe and irreversible digestive problems from overeating. FML
Today, after a full year of vigorous exercise 7 days a week, and a strict diet of vegetables, fruits, and water, I can proudly say that I've lost half a pound. FML
Today, I was proud of going to the gym 3 times a week (instead of once a week) to get in relative shape. I even started doing light cardio and (I thought) started to eat better. I've gained six pounds, despite watching what I eat and even increasing the resistance on the exercise bike that I use. FML
Today, I learned that I can work out for over an hour a day, cut my daily calories by almost half, keep careful track of my diet, drink nothing but water, and not lose a pound. But I can sure as hell gain weight after one dinner at a buffet. FML
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Hangryko 32
Please don't starve yourself, you need fuel. Eat vegetables and low carb fruit, chicken, turkey, salmon, tofu. The main thing is to avoid or limit high sugar, carbs, and alcohol. Stay hydrated by drinking water frequently. Also, don't exercise to intensely and for too long to avoid unjury. I advise to consult with your doctor on how to lose weight properly for yourself.
Haldu 50
It may be a good thing: muscles are heavier than fat.
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Haldu 50
It may be a good thing: muscles are heavier than fat.
Hangryko 32
Please don't starve yourself, you need fuel. Eat vegetables and low carb fruit, chicken, turkey, salmon, tofu. The main thing is to avoid or limit high sugar, carbs, and alcohol. Stay hydrated by drinking water frequently. Also, don't exercise to intensely and for too long to avoid unjury. I advise to consult with your doctor on how to lose weight properly for yourself.
copalolita 16
Losing weight hack: Be on a caloric deficit. You can enjoy all the foods you want, just in a smarter way. Use “Lose It” to count calories and keep track. Do this with excercise 3x a week and you’ll see long term results. If you starve yourself it will cause you to binge eat and your results go out the window. Prioritize protein above all else to build muscle. Don’t worry about the number on the scale, this fluctuates on a daily basis. Once you stick to a routine you will noticeably see results.
GoogieWithers 25
Your body was holding onto fat because you weren't eating enough to keep you body properly fueled.
core01 30
I had the same issue for a long time. I would eat 1200 calories and gain and gain.. I finally figured it out and am losing weight. I eat twice as much now than I did before. A lot of protein and veggies. Carbs in the form of legumes or fruit instead of pastas and breads (in moderation). No snacking. 3 full meals a day. Dropped weight without even feeling hungry.
great_nate 26
Starving yourself slows your metabolism, which makes you gain weight.
UniUni 20
You need to eat to lose weight, starving yourself actually makes it harder