I seem to be gaining weight all of a sudden and I really don’t understand why. My diet hasn’t changed at all recently and it’s the exact same as it always has been. It’s relatively healthy, sure I eat chocolate and crisps but in moderation and I also eat a lot of fruit and vegetables too. I don’t eat cheese, or most red meats, and I don’t drink tea or coffee.
I don’t know if it’s relevant, but I have had bad IBS for the last 4 years. It’s got worse recently and I’ve had occasional bleeding too, but the waiting list for further checks for this is very long and I’ve been told it’s routine because my blood work and stool samples came back normal. Sometimes I go to the toilet 8+ times a day and I’ve had nonstop flare ups recently- so how on earth am I gaining weight?!
I average walking about 15000-25000 steps a day (not through active exercising, just from walking my dog and working as I’m on my feet all day). I also do active exercise everyday for about an hour.
why am I suddenly gaining weight? I’m still a healthy wait but I’m getting concerned in case i keep gaining it. I’ve gone from 8stone to 8.5 stone to 9 stone to 9.6 stone in the last 3 months.
if I’m just gaining it because of diet and not enough exercise I’m happy to accept that it’s my own fault but nothings changed recently (if anything, I’ve upped the exercise). Does anyone know anything more about this? I’ve never had it before. I’m in my 20s so far too old for a growth spurt or anything like that!