Stress = Weight gain!! - Phentermine.com

Cmarie123 · July 7th, 2008, 11:29 PM

I have definite proof that stress leads to weight gain, IMMEDIATE weight gain! I got into a really big argument with my mother on the 4th and we have gone 3 days now without speaking. I have been completely stressed out about it because she really is my best friend. I got on the scale this morning and I was up 2 lbs! I know I didn't exercise as much as normal over the long weekend and I didn't eat the best things, but I wouldn't say that I cheated. I had one brownie and one glass of wine on the 4th. I completely avoided the hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. I truly believe that the stress from this fight with my Mom has led to this gain.

Anyone else experience something stressful that immediately led to weight gain?

gothprincess · July 7th, 2008, 11:49 PM

YES IT DOES!! That's how I gained 30lbs of the 50lbs I lost back. Didn't change eating habits, but extreme stress(fighting with hubby and almost separating 4 times in 3 month) deff. made my body hold onto everything. I even asked my dr. about it and she said stress will deff. make you gain weight without eating more.

scatanafas · July 8th, 2008, 12:14 AM

Yup, for shaw.....when under stress like that the body releases cortisol and other hormones that make us gain weigth and makes it hard to lose.....it is almost as if the weight is gained overnight....it totally stinks.

I hope you make up with your mom soon ...life is too short to fight and not speak to family.

dbethied · July 8th, 2008, 12:35 AM

stress = weight gain is definitely true! this summer i was taking two classes that lasted 4 weeks, and in spring/fall semesters they last about 5 months. sooo, i had the same exact amount of work to do, but WAY less time to do it. school, plus work, plus kids stressed me out MAJORLY. i was staying up til 1 a.m. and waking up at 5 a.m. i stopped exercising like i had been, stopped eating like i should....it was horrible. i never realized until then that stress is my personal issue with food and weight. i think it was raquel who told me that recognizing it is the first step to overcoming it.......so true! it will pass..........

dalako · July 8th, 2008, 12:45 AM

OMG SO TRUE!!!!!
I had a hard time losing weight, and I gain very easily!!!! I have to watch it very carefully when my family is around!!!! I've learn to keep them at a very very far away!!!!
=D

just think of 'danger will robinson, danger'.. lol

Chiquita198126 · July 8th, 2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmarie123

I have definite proof that stress leads to weight gain, IMMEDIATE weight gain! I got into a really big argument with my mother on the 4th and we have gone 3 days now without speaking. I have been completely stressed out about it because she really is my best friend. I got on the scale this morning and I was up 2 lbs! I know I didn't exercise as much as normal over the long weekend and I didn't eat the best things, but I wouldn't say that I cheated. I had one brownie and one glass of wine on the 4th. I completely avoided the hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. I truly believe that the stress from this fight with my Mom has led to this gain.

Anyone else experience something stressful that immediately led to weight gain?

Honestly, two weeks ago I prolly wouldn't have believed this! BUT I TOO HAD A FALL OUT WITH MY MOM, AND MOTHER IN LAW... ::

ADADUUUNNNNN::: I can feel the weight gain and it ****s!!! I am sooo for real going to make a mends with both of them because I don't like this. ***Sometimes, its better to be the BIGGER person to apologize first..***

I'll letcha know how it goes.
S

Raquel · July 8th, 2008, 07:00 AM

So sorry - that really bites .. having a fight with your mom. I hope today is the day you both reach for the phone at the same time ... or one of you sends flowers or a special pair of earrings or some form of peace offering.

Or if you are just beyond p i s s ed, try to chanel that into something positive .. and vow to not let it effect your physical well being one more day / pound.

Sorry girl.

tinabean · July 8th, 2008, 07:48 AM

Sorry to hear that! I would not no what I would do if I thought my mom was mad at me. She's the best. I'm sure this is very hard for you. Hope it gets worked out soon.

As for emotional eating- Right there with ya!! I wish I could be one of those people that are so upset they "Can't Eat??"!!

Back in 1994 my oldest son (now 19) who was 5 at the time and I were in a bad car accident- ( I was driving and ran into the back of a moving van) purely an accident but
he was badly injured. He's ok now. Many years of guilt !

Three months inpatient care- I lived off of Milky Way Bars, Synders Honey Mustard Preztels and MOUNTAIN DEW! - That will add up to a Few Pounds- Try like 30+++!

Anything munchie when I'm upset- Lookout - Entire bags of Peanut M&M's, Twizzlers,
and Gummy Bears!

Take care and Call your Mom

Tina

YANIE · July 8th, 2008, 10:20 AM

Yes mam' this is true!!!! I gained over 30lbs while working a stressful job. It was not until I left the job and position that I began losing weight again!!!

FattyRella · July 8th, 2008, 10:41 AM

I gained all my weight in 2.5 yrs while at this stressfull crappy job!!!!! There were other factors but I feel this stress had a HUGE amount to do with it

July 7th, 2008, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cmarie123 Diamond Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,281 Lost Weight: -56 Current Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 160 Cmarie123's Photos	Stress = Weight gain!! I have definite proof that stress leads to weight gain, IMMEDIATE weight gain! I got into a really big argument with my mother on the 4th and we have gone 3 days now without speaking. I have been completely stressed out about it because she really is my best friend. I got on the scale this morning and I was up 2 lbs! I know I didn't exercise as much as normal over the long weekend and I didn't eat the best things, but I wouldn't say that I cheated. I had one brownie and one glass of wine on the 4th. I completely avoided the hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. I truly believe that the stress from this fight with my Mom has led to this gain. Anyone else experience something stressful that immediately led to weight gain? __________________ 3/10/08 - 12/01/08 (-55 lbs) 1/05/09 169 4th and FINAL GOAL (160 by 3/2/09)

July 8th, 2008, 12:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
dbethied Gold Phenster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 878 Lost Weight: 31.4 Current Weight: 170.6 Goal Weight: 150 dbethied's Photos	stress = weight gain is definitely true! this summer i was taking two classes that lasted 4 weeks, and in spring/fall semesters they last about 5 months. sooo, i had the same exact amount of work to do, but WAY less time to do it. school, plus work, plus kids stressed me out MAJORLY. i was staying up til 1 a.m. and waking up at 5 a.m. i stopped exercising like i had been, stopped eating like i should....it was horrible. i never realized until then that stress is my personal issue with food and weight. i think it was raquel who told me that recognizing it is the first step to overcoming it.......so true! it will pass.......... __________________ 4-2-08 202.2 lbs SW (began b12/lipo shot 1 a week - no phen) 4-9-08 193.6 lbs 4-16-08 190.8 lbs 4-23-08 188.0 lbs 4-30-08 185.6 lbs 5-7-08 185.6 lbs 5-14-08 181.2 lbs 5-21-08 178.8 lbs 5-28-08 177.6 lbs 6-04-08 176.8 lbs (stopped the shots. trying it on my own) 6-16-08 175.6 lbs (went back to the shots today!) 7-9-08 170.6 lbs (slowing down, but still going down!)

July 8th, 2008, 12:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
dalako Platinum Phenster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 1,140 Lost Weight: 45lbs Current Weight: 215 Goal Weight: 199 dalako's Photos	OMG SO TRUE!!!!! I had a hard time losing weight, and I gain very easily!!!! I have to watch it very carefully when my family is around!!!! I've learn to keep them at a very very far away!!!! =D just think of 'danger will robinson, danger'.. lol __________________ Height= 5'8" SW = 259 1/24/08 CW 2/21/08 = 238 Lost 20 lbs CW 3/20/08 = 234 total 24 lbs went off phen CW 4/18/08 = 221 toal 33 lbs *reached mini goal CW 6/9/08 = TOM & Vacation.... 231 dang it- But it was fun CW 7/1/08 = 222 CW 8/5/08 = 215 -Down 45lbs WOOT WOOT!!!! Next Mini Goal = 210

July 8th, 2008, 10:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
YANIE Gold Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 612 Lost Weight: -34lbs YAY!!! 4 lbs to my first mini GOAL!!!!! Current Weight: 234 Goal Weight: 220 or less!! or even (SIZE 14) YANIE's Photos	Yes mam' this is true!!!! I gained over 30lbs while working a stressful job. It was not until I left the job and position that I began losing weight again!!! __________________ SW-268 (5-16-08) (5-26) 263 (8-11) 234 1st MINI GOAL=========>230

July 8th, 2008, 10:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
FattyRella Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY Posts: 82 Lost Weight: -20 Current Weight: 145 Goal Weight: 125 FattyRella's Photos	I gained all my weight in 2.5 yrs while at this stressfull crappy job!!!!! There were other factors but I feel this stress had a HUGE amount to do with it __________________ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for they are sticking to their diets.

July 7th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
gothprincess Diamond Phenster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hell... Posts: 2,398 Lost Weight: -22lbs!! Current Weight: Way 2 much! Goal Weight: 125-135lbs gothprincess's Photos	YES IT DOES!! That's how I gained 30lbs of the 50lbs I lost back. Didn't change eating habits, but extreme stress(fighting with hubby and almost separating 4 times in 3 month) deff. made my body hold onto everything. I even asked my dr. about it and she said stress will deff. make you gain weight without eating more.

July 8th, 2008, 12:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
scatanafas Wonder Phenster Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,673 Lost Weight: 30 lbs Current Weight: 125.4 Goal Weight: 135 scatanafas's Photos	Yup, for shaw.....when under stress like that the body releases cortisol and other hormones that make us gain weigth and makes it hard to lose.....it is almost as if the weight is gained overnight....it totally stinks. I hope you make up with your mom soon ...life is too short to fight and not speak to family.

July 8th, 2008, 07:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Raquel Diamond Phenster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,857 Lost Weight: 29 Current Weight: 199 Goal Weight: 000 Raquel's Photos	So sorry - that really bites .. having a fight with your mom. I hope today is the day you both reach for the phone at the same time ... or one of you sends flowers or a special pair of earrings or some form of peace offering. Or if you are just beyond p i s s ed, try to chanel that into something positive .. and vow to not let it effect your physical well being one more day / pound. Sorry girl.

July 8th, 2008, 07:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
tinabean Silver Phenster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 493 Lost Weight: 55 lbs. Current Weight: 183 lbs. Goal Weight: 150 LBS dream weight 130 Lbs. tinabean's Photos	Sorry to hear that! I would not no what I would do if I thought my mom was mad at me. She's the best. I'm sure this is very hard for you. Hope it gets worked out soon. As for emotional eating- Right there with ya!! I wish I could be one of those people that are so upset they "Can't Eat??"!! Back in 1994 my oldest son (now 19) who was 5 at the time and I were in a bad car accident- ( I was driving and ran into the back of a moving van) purely an accident but he was badly injured. He's ok now. Many years of guilt ! Three months inpatient care- I lived off of Milky Way Bars, Synders Honey Mustard Preztels and MOUNTAIN DEW! - That will add up to a Few Pounds- Try like 30+++! Anything munchie when I'm upset- Lookout - Entire bags of Peanut M&M's, Twizzlers, and Gummy Bears! Take care and Call your Mom Tina

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