gaining weight while I am sick

[TCarroll 1]

Hello everyone-- looking for some advise or opinions because I am frustrated. I have been steadlily losing weight since the surgery-- sure there were a few weeks here and there that I didnt lose all that much BUT that is part of it. Well, New Years day I got (for the second time I might add) that cold/cough/sinus thing going around... it's miserable. I have been taking mucinex and an antibiotic and some cold meds... and I do not have much of an appetite- but I am making sure to eat not only for my metabolism but for a coating on my stomach with taking the meds. Anyway, I am gaining weight now... I made a big pot of taco Soup using ground serlion and boiled chicken, pinto and black Beans, etc.... made sure that I put things with Protein in the soup and I eat a small bit of it 3 -4 times a day(about 1.5 - 1 cup a serving)... Soup seems like all I want to eat to warm up plus it stays down when the coughing fits happen. I know I am under my calories... and in fact, twice since I have been sick I have gotten on the treadmill to workout-- ok probably not at the pace I usually go but to do something.

I just can't understand how since I have been sick I have gained 2 pounds and feel/look bloated and my stomach is sticking out much more than before....

any clues as to what is going on - or what I can do??? I have been beating my goals on weight loss and am very dedicated ...I am just very frustrated on why I am gaining weight ....

appreciate it!:thumbup:

[gatorgal 0]

It could be a combination of high sodium in the Soup and not enough Water. Sometime sodium in our bodies makes us hold on to water, and if we're not drinking enough water to flush out the sodium, it will show up on the scale. I would focus on getting better right now. A small gain should easily come off once you're back to your normal routine.

[TCarroll 1]

Just wanted to post a quick update... so yesterday--- I decided that maybe I wasnt getting enough calories--- so I had one meal of my soup... then a Atkins Protein bar for a snack-- beef tenderloin for dinner... and carrots wtih ranch for a snack and about 3 little pieces of chocolate kisses for dessert...(i know I know I shouldnt have eaten that,,,)

Well got on the scale this morning- and I was down 1.5 lbs... so I am really thinking that not having enough calories and being sick-- my body was holding on to anything I ate ....

So lesson learned-- my body wants and needs a certain amount of calories-- especially when sick!

[btrieger 21]

How much Water are you drinking. Water plays an important role in weight loss. It purges the waste from your system.

as gatorgal mentioned, if you don't get enough water, your body will start retaining Fluid because they are not being washed away.

[TCarroll 1]

How much Water are you drinking. Water plays an important role in weight loss. It purges the waste from your system.

as gatorgal mentioned, if you don't get enough water, your body will start retaining Fluid because they are not being washed away.

I drink all my water a day - even if I am sick.... infact probably have drank more water to make sure I am hydrated with all the meds I have been taking...

so nothing in that area has changed.....

I honestly kinda think-- that well, my body when stressed gains weight/ holds on to it.... pretty much has done that my whole life.... hense part of the weight problem...

like when other people get stressed and cant eat and lose like- 20 pounds,.... I would get stressed not eat much and gain like 12 pounds.... lucky me!