Gaining Weight Really Fast

S. Thompson · Post by **S. Thompson** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:06 am

Not sure how fast the human body can gain weight, but I feel like I've put on a ton of pounds in the past two weeks. I started my new software dev job and it's been so cold outside that I haven't been able to run or do anything. Is it possible that I could've gained enough weight that my pants from two weeks ago won't fit anymore...?

- Fuzmeister

bizzle · Post by **bizzle** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 am

Take a good healthy shit and lay off the stuff loaded in sodium, you're probably just bloated.. or you wore pants too small to begin if they're that tight already.

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:42 am

Yeah that seems pretty abnormal and unhealthy that your pants wouldn't fit in just two weeks. As Xylene said it could just be some bloating, so lay off anything that may retain water for a bit.

Veggita2099 · Post by **Veggita2099** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:06 pm

drink lots of water.

Covar · Post by **Covar** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:03 pm

its probably water weight, nothing that won't go away with a week of exercise.

Post by **Roofus** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 4:27 pm

Yeah, water is heavier than you think. I once lost 11 pounds of water weight in one week.

You might also try an over-the-counter diuretic. Just don't take it before bed.

butters · Post by **butters** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:56 pm

I was gaining weight pretty fast when I went from a job where I probably walked 5 miles a day to one where I sit on my butt all day. Once my metabolism slowed down and I stopped eating as much, I started losing the weight again without any real exercise.

Juan · Post by **Juan** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:45 pm

Play Wii?

Post by **|darc|** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:47 pm

YOU'RE NOT DR. ZOIDBERG

S. Thompson · Post by **S. Thompson** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:17 pm

|darc| wrote:YOU'RE NOT DR. ZOIDBERG

That's right, I'm Jesus Zoidberg.

- Fuzmeister

JellyWarrior · Post by **JellyWarrior** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:32 am

I work in software development, and while I've never really been "fat" I was borderline overweight according to my BMI.

I've taken up bike riding every day, I do weights every day and have also cut a lot of crap out of my diet. Thus far I've gone from 85kg to 80, and I'm going to be happy at somewhere between 70 and 75.

You should consider creating a regular exercise routine, even if you don't do much exercise watch what you eat.

I believe that having stuff like soft drink all the time probably makes you put on a lot of weight, also all the snacks that you eat during the day all add up. Try and cut back on that a little. I really like stone fruit, and I've been having that instead of going to the cupboard and grabbing a biscuit or something.

GratefulDead · Post by **GratefulDead** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:11 am

Water and glycogen retention most likely. I wouldn't stress too much unless you can see and feel a bucketload of adipose sitting on your muscle.

No one needs to be drinking soft drinks and eating candy all the time either, especially with a desk job. I've been working a desk job for nearly 3 years but manage to keep in shape. Seeing 300-400lb people is motivation to not just let myself go.

JellyWarrior · Post by **JellyWarrior** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:44 am

Also try the following:

BMI Calculator - Metric | english

You can use that to make sure that your weight is in the normal healthy range for someone of your height.

Sir Slash · Post by **Sir Slash** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:49 pm

eat healthier, count calories and maybe ddr

Ceeg · Post by **Ceeg** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:31 pm

I used the BMI and it says im overweight for being 6'3" and weighting 220. Thats BS apparently i have to be under 200 lbs to be normal weight O_o. Hell i barely even have a gut what does it want me to lose lol

Lartrak · Post by **Lartrak** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:55 pm

Ceeg wrote:I used the BMI and it says im overweight for being 6'3" and weighting 220. Thats BS apparently i have to be under 200 lbs to be normal weight O_o. Hell i barely even have a gut what does it want me to lose lol

You "barely" have a gut? Maybe it wants you to lose what you just barely have?

Regardless though, some people's body types need special consideration instead of a simple BMI. Very broad people, for instance, or those who are very muscular.

Sir Slash · Post by **Sir Slash** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:56 pm

yeah well if you have a gut hanging out then i guess your over weight... then again i'm overweight accoerding to this...unless your very atheletic your prolly over

Ceeg · Post by **Ceeg** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:12 am

Lartrak wrote:
Ceeg wrote:I used the BMI and it says im overweight for being 6'3" and weighting 220. Thats BS apparently i have to be under 200 lbs to be normal weight O_o. Hell i barely even have a gut what does it want me to lose lol
You "barely" have a gut? Maybe it wants you to lose what you just barely have?

Regardless though, some people's body types need special consideration instead of a simple BMI. Very broad people, for instance, or those who are very muscular.

I have a football build kinda, and my gut is very small it barely shows but without a shirt you can notice it. But even then that gut isn't 20 lbs+. The BMI thing is wack.

butters · Post by **butters** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:19 am

Ceeg wrote:
Lartrak wrote:
Ceeg wrote:I used the BMI and it says im overweight for being 6'3" and weighting 220. Thats BS apparently i have to be under 200 lbs to be normal weight O_o. Hell i barely even have a gut what does it want me to lose lol
You "barely" have a gut? Maybe it wants you to lose what you just barely have?

Regardless though, some people's body types need special consideration instead of a simple BMI. Very broad people, for instance, or those who are very muscular.
I have a football build kinda, and my gut is very small it barely shows but without a shirt you can notice it. But even then that gut isn't 20 lbs+. The BMI thing is wack.

No it's not. It's the same thing doctors, nutritionists, and dietitians use.

Ceeg · Post by **Ceeg** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 1:29 am

butters wrote:
Ceeg wrote:
Lartrak wrote:
Ceeg wrote:I used the BMI and it says im overweight for being 6'3" and weighting 220. Thats BS apparently i have to be under 200 lbs to be normal weight O_o. Hell i barely even have a gut what does it want me to lose lol
You "barely" have a gut? Maybe it wants you to lose what you just barely have?

Regardless though, some people's body types need special consideration instead of a simple BMI. Very broad people, for instance, or those who are very muscular.
I have a football build kinda, and my gut is very small it barely shows but without a shirt you can notice it. But even then that gut isn't 20 lbs+. The BMI thing is wack.
No it's not. It's the same thing doctors, nutritionists, and dietitians use.

Just cause they use it doesn't mean it makes any sense.