I'm new and I'm scared

Danab

Danab

New member
Hi all-this is the first forum I've ever joined, don't know the ins and outs but excited by all the support!
Stats:
I'm a 38 yr old Female who has
suddenly gained 15 lbs in two months, don't know why or how. I'm in
need of support and information. I am
currently on 5th week of colon detox (thought it would account for extra gain in lbs) and ADDICOR (never taken a weight loss pill) I excercise 3-4x a week, running about 1-2mi. I occasionally do a spin or aerobics class but really love to run. Bottom line-in 5 weeks I've gained a pound!!!! OMG, what's happening? I'm not eating unhealthy foods, and don't know what I'm doing wrong.
My added dilemma-
I used to be a runner, 10ks and 6mi daily 4-5x week. Now I can't run a mile without stopping-very frustrating and know I have a long way to go.

I'm scared of failing and not sure I can do this alone. I've never been overweight but always concerned with my self-image, was a runner because of the addiction and overall mental improvements (more than fitness reasons) and I feel like I've lost my best friend...myself

Thanks for listening and let me know if I'm doing this whole "forum" thing right
 
Hi Dana. Welcome to the forum.

First thing I'd suggest is ditch the "detox" and the diet pills. They're not going to help you and the whole colon detox thing is a myth anyway.

My next suggestion would be to start keeping a food diary. For one week, write down EVERYTHING you put in your mouth. I mean everything. If you lick the spoon while you're cooking, write it down. If you take a bite of a friend's cookie, write it down. After a week, you'll see pretty quickly where those extra calories are coming from.

Also keep in mind that it's possible to gain weight eating healthy foods if you eat too much of them. Too much of anything is not good. :)

Good luck to you!
 
Kara,
anyplace online for free calorie counter, or food diary? and do you recommend these sites? Thanks for the tips.
 
I use thedailyplate.com but there are a lot out there and they're all a little different. The things I like about Daily Plate:
1 - they're working on having their database of food independently verified so you know the counts are accurate
2 - they have a HUGE variety of restaurant listings as well as brand names
3 - they show a pie chart of your macros so you can track carbs/protein/fat if you want to
4 - the subscription rate is very reasonable (You don't have to pay for it - it's all free, but paying gets you a few more features that I like and use.)

But like I said, there are tons of them out there ... so try a few and see what you like.

(Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with DP. I've just used them for most of my weight loss tracking and like them.)
 
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