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Sudden Weight Gain but Not Pregnant
I'll be 46 at the end of this month & just moved to a new state so I don't have the luxury of knowing any doctors. In the last 1-2 months I suddenly gained 40 + lbs & look pregnant. That seems to be where the weight all is. A urinalysis proved negative for pregnancy on Monday & with my 3 grown kids I did not gain this much weight &/or so fast. I just look pregnant & feel "full - heavy - tired & short of breath" most of the time. Tomorrow I go for a Pelvic ultrasound w/a full bladder. The day after I am scheduled for an Abdomen ultrasound - w/fasting. Any idea what we are looking for or what could cause this? I can barely eat because I feel so full & yet it's lately that I've gained the most weight. I am not in pain, I just feel miserable - like over due. When I asked at the doctor's office what could cause this & what we are looking for they said 'a cyst, tumor, or cancer'...... I would kind of like a bit more information if at all possible. In the last week I gained another 10lbs & I know this can not be good or keep on.
Thanks,
JoeShell
Thanks,
JoeShell
I experienced the same thing about a year ago. Happily I was working for a hormone dr at the time and have been able to finally get my symptoms under control, though I am in no way "healed" or back to what I was before. Mine all started with adrenal fatigue, which led to hypothryoidism and finally overall hormone imbalance. I don't sleep well,never have - which adds to my inability to heal my adrenals. Anyways long story short I had the same problem - rapid weight gain despite a healthy diet and lots and lots of exercise.
I've tried it all - started by taking Armour thyroid and going to a paleo diet and taking vitamins to support hormones and metabolism. It worked for a while, then the weight started to come back on. I then found out my hormones were low so I started on HRT and immediately gained even more weight. I tried a sugar detox diet. I tried restricting myself to 1000 calories a day - helped, but the weight crept back.
Finally about 2 months ago I decided to go OFF the paleo diet and follow a whole foods high fiber diet (fiber is big in weight loss) instead. I added back in oats and beans and occasional whole grain bread. Calories restricted to 800-1000 per day, limit workouts to 35 minutes a day (high intensity), all carbs eaten before 3 pm each day, and either try to skip dinner or eat only a protein shake with unsweet almond milk and hemp for fiber. Finally did the trick and I am back down to my normal weight of 124 pounds.
However, my hormones are still shot so I have started HRT including some testosterone to help rebuild my muscle tissue and will continue to take the following supplements: DIM (for estrogen metabolism, weight loss), Collagen (for muscle development, weight loss), Berberine (to improve insulin sensitivity, weight loss), 60mg per day Armour Thyroid, Milk Thistle (liver detox), Zinc, Vit D, Omega 3 fish oil, Adaptocrine (endocrine support), Aloe (anti inflammatory). Also I don't drink alcohol or caffeine. I eat very little dairy (greek yogurt only), and absolutely NO products containing hormones (cage free vege fed eggs, organic free range or grass fed meats, non RBST butter, etc). No processed foods other than my organic whey protein powder and hemp powder.
I've tried it all - started by taking Armour thyroid and going to a paleo diet and taking vitamins to support hormones and metabolism. It worked for a while, then the weight started to come back on. I then found out my hormones were low so I started on HRT and immediately gained even more weight. I tried a sugar detox diet. I tried restricting myself to 1000 calories a day - helped, but the weight crept back.
Finally about 2 months ago I decided to go OFF the paleo diet and follow a whole foods high fiber diet (fiber is big in weight loss) instead. I added back in oats and beans and occasional whole grain bread. Calories restricted to 800-1000 per day, limit workouts to 35 minutes a day (high intensity), all carbs eaten before 3 pm each day, and either try to skip dinner or eat only a protein shake with unsweet almond milk and hemp for fiber. Finally did the trick and I am back down to my normal weight of 124 pounds.
However, my hormones are still shot so I have started HRT including some testosterone to help rebuild my muscle tissue and will continue to take the following supplements: DIM (for estrogen metabolism, weight loss), Collagen (for muscle development, weight loss), Berberine (to improve insulin sensitivity, weight loss), 60mg per day Armour Thyroid, Milk Thistle (liver detox), Zinc, Vit D, Omega 3 fish oil, Adaptocrine (endocrine support), Aloe (anti inflammatory). Also I don't drink alcohol or caffeine. I eat very little dairy (greek yogurt only), and absolutely NO products containing hormones (cage free vege fed eggs, organic free range or grass fed meats, non RBST butter, etc). No processed foods other than my organic whey protein powder and hemp powder.
Please tell me your supplement regime as my daughter has adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism but hasnt improved with her current supplements after 5 months and is still gaining weight despite being grain free and eating no sugar or processed food.
Thanks
CB
Thanks
CB
Perhaps this has been mentioned, but all the common symptoms of sudden weight gain, fatigue, loss of energy, stress fall into thyroid issues which can be easily fixed with prescriptions (levothyroxine for one). Also carving out a place to go and time for yourself (you are worth it, if you don't believe it, do it for the ones who love you) to completely unwind & de-stress, perhaps writing every thought & battle in a journal with the complete freedom to destroy some pages - especially after you've written down all your anger issues as if you were actually face to face with them. - Or go to counseling, just somewhere to de-stress and clear out, bring yourself to a place of peace. The stress levels send the body (the internal organs and blood flow) into chaos and provides a seed bed for all kinds of disease.
'God will keep in perfect peace all those whose minds are focused on Him'
S.
'God will keep in perfect peace all those whose minds are focused on Him'
S.
I am a 54 year old woman who has had 2 C-sections, a radical hysterectomy, and 5 inches of sigmoidal colon removed due to diverticulitis. I gained a lot of weight and haven't been able to get it off.
I was tested and on a special diet to rule of celiacs disease without any weight loss or any change. I have been married to the same man for 20 years with significant financial issues throughout those years. 2 years ago my husband abandoned our whole family and I lost a between 40 and 50 pounds. I started walking 2-4 miles a day and started toning a lot. I looked great and then lost my job, had to move back to my fathers home to take care of him as an Alzheimer's patient till he passed. since then I have gained about 30 pounds all in and around my stomach. I walk 2-6 miles a day, eat right, not drink or do any drugs and I cant figure out why I cant loose this weight. I look 6 months pregnant and am very uncomfortable. the doctors tell me to count calories and exercise more, what the heck. I think I have a hormone imbalance but no one listens please help direct me where I can get answers and help.
I was tested and on a special diet to rule of celiacs disease without any weight loss or any change. I have been married to the same man for 20 years with significant financial issues throughout those years. 2 years ago my husband abandoned our whole family and I lost a between 40 and 50 pounds. I started walking 2-4 miles a day and started toning a lot. I looked great and then lost my job, had to move back to my fathers home to take care of him as an Alzheimer's patient till he passed. since then I have gained about 30 pounds all in and around my stomach. I walk 2-6 miles a day, eat right, not drink or do any drugs and I cant figure out why I cant loose this weight. I look 6 months pregnant and am very uncomfortable. the doctors tell me to count calories and exercise more, what the heck. I think I have a hormone imbalance but no one listens please help direct me where I can get answers and help.
I am 45 and going through a lot of the same symptoms. Very tired, bloated all the time. What I have figured out is that I have an intolerance to milk/diary products. I am working on removing dairy from my diet completely. I use dairy free coffee creamer, dairy free butter and eat no cheese, no milk etc. I am going back to the basics kind of. I just started so I don't have any results to share BUT...i know of 2 other people who experienced the same symptoms and felt like a new person after 2 weeks of NO DAIRY! It certainly couldn't hurt any of you to try. Good luck!
I don't know if you will even see this considering it's been a few years, or if it's even still applicable to you, but I thought I would pass on some advice my nutritionist told me, and add a little of my own lovely experience.
According to my nutritionist, you need to eat...and eat, and eat. Healthy, whole foods of course, or quick foods that have been created healthy that we can grab and go with, however, it's very important to take the time for yourself to take 10 and eat your meal. In her words, "You are worth it, so take it". Eating only a small amount of food will set your body into what is known as feast or famine mode, which basically means that if you don't eat regularly, your body will hold onto it for dear life because it doesn't know when it's going to get fed again, which makes you gain weight, not lose it. I read somewhere once, that when we get our POW's back in a state of starvation, the quickest way that was found to make them gain the weight back wasn't to feed them a lot of food...it was to feed them very small amounts so their bodies would hold onto that nutrition until the next small meal that they received. It was a very interesting article and it brought into focus of how important it is to eat those meals so that your body knows it's ok to burn it off instead of greedily hold onto it.
As for the personal experience I was speaking of, (aside from the feast/famine thing): I nearly drank myself to death...with water. I love water. I didn't drink it to diet, I literally LOVE water. The problem was that with all the water I was drinking, I washed nearly all of the sodium and potassium out of my system. I swelled up huge. You could press your finger on my hand or an ankle, and 10 minutes later, you could still see the indent the finger made. You may want to go to your doctor and ask for a complete blood workup and see if you are low on any of the essential minerals you are supposed to have in your body. It took, in my case, reducing the amount of water I was allowed to 3 liters a day, (this was a compromise between my doctor and I. He said two, I thought he was trying to kill me. We agreed on three for starters), and keeping track of every mg of sodium and sugar that I ingested until I returned to my normal weight. It wasn't easy, but it had to be done. And it was worth it. I wouldn't be spending time with my husband, my daughters, and my wonderful family if they were not able to figure this out. The reason I brought this up, was because of how quickly you said you gained that much weight. I'm not a doctor, but that screams medical condition to me.
I hope you have everything under control these days. If not, and you still get this post, I hope it helps. I wish nothing but the best for you!!
According to my nutritionist, you need to eat...and eat, and eat. Healthy, whole foods of course, or quick foods that have been created healthy that we can grab and go with, however, it's very important to take the time for yourself to take 10 and eat your meal. In her words, "You are worth it, so take it". Eating only a small amount of food will set your body into what is known as feast or famine mode, which basically means that if you don't eat regularly, your body will hold onto it for dear life because it doesn't know when it's going to get fed again, which makes you gain weight, not lose it. I read somewhere once, that when we get our POW's back in a state of starvation, the quickest way that was found to make them gain the weight back wasn't to feed them a lot of food...it was to feed them very small amounts so their bodies would hold onto that nutrition until the next small meal that they received. It was a very interesting article and it brought into focus of how important it is to eat those meals so that your body knows it's ok to burn it off instead of greedily hold onto it.
As for the personal experience I was speaking of, (aside from the feast/famine thing): I nearly drank myself to death...with water. I love water. I didn't drink it to diet, I literally LOVE water. The problem was that with all the water I was drinking, I washed nearly all of the sodium and potassium out of my system. I swelled up huge. You could press your finger on my hand or an ankle, and 10 minutes later, you could still see the indent the finger made. You may want to go to your doctor and ask for a complete blood workup and see if you are low on any of the essential minerals you are supposed to have in your body. It took, in my case, reducing the amount of water I was allowed to 3 liters a day, (this was a compromise between my doctor and I. He said two, I thought he was trying to kill me. We agreed on three for starters), and keeping track of every mg of sodium and sugar that I ingested until I returned to my normal weight. It wasn't easy, but it had to be done. And it was worth it. I wouldn't be spending time with my husband, my daughters, and my wonderful family if they were not able to figure this out. The reason I brought this up, was because of how quickly you said you gained that much weight. I'm not a doctor, but that screams medical condition to me.
I hope you have everything under control these days. If not, and you still get this post, I hope it helps. I wish nothing but the best for you!!
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