weight distribution

hia everyone!

i was just wondering what people's expeiences have been with the way the weight gained is distributed?!?

ive gained a slow but steady 12lbs since starting recovery (ana) and im starting to notice it around my 'love handle' kinda area but nowhere else!

how long does it take for the new weight to even itself out over the body (i hope this is making sense)

im really starting to freak out! thats one of the last places i want the weight (id love it to go to my flat butt or non existent thighs)! has anyone else had the same problem? how long was it before it sorted itself out?

any reassurance here would be great :D thanks xxx

I can't really offer any real advice, but a kindred spirit. As I have started gaining, it has all gone to my belly, which is annoying as heck, as that is where I absolutely do not want it! I am also curious about weight distribution and am anxious to find someone who knows what they are talking about!!

okay so I know that many people have dealt with this issue of distribution...I actually am still dealing with it after 7 months into recovery...it has all gone to my thigh and lower back area. One thing I have to keep thinking is that if I do strength training and eat healthy then my body will catch up in the long run. So as far as how long it will take to even out...not too sure. But I still feel bloaty each day too so don't worry this is totally natural.

Remember that we didn't damage our bodies over night, so now they are trying to adjust and learn to forgive us!

Good luck!

It is important to remember that you shouldn't try to gain weight by eating alone. You need sufficient calories from a healthy diet and weight training to add muscle in the areas that you want it.

If you are gaining in the middle then you are probably not eating the right foods or too much of the right foods without exercise.

If you are trying to gain weight then do very little cardio and mostly weight training to shape your body. But don't get discouraged...this will take some time!! Muscle take longer to grow than fat storage. With patience and perseverance, you will get the body that you want.

great response roanokerugby....i agree!

thanks for the replys its so nice to hear that others are going through the same thing!!

i have been doing weight training but maybe im just not being patient enough :P

i try to eat the right things...i always ensure my diet is balanced but i do eat some chocolate/biscuits each day too...is this ok?

thanks again xxxx

Original Post by charlieuk:

thanks for the replys its so nice to hear that others are going through the same thing!!

i have been doing weight training but maybe im just not being patient enough :P

i try to eat the right things...i always ensure my diet is balanced but i do eat some chocolate/biscuits each day too...is this ok?

thanks again xxxx

 If all you do is sit around and eat, your gains will be almost pure fat.

Weight training is essential to promote muscle gain over fat gain. Perhaps your training is lacking.

Also, chocolate and biscuits on a daily basis will not help stimulate lean muscle growth. I recommend limiting your splurges to once weekly, if you want to stay lean.

I think (considering you are in need of gaining weight) that there is nothing wrong with chocolate biscuits as long as the rest of your diet is well balanced....don't restrict because that may lead to binging or other issues down the road. Eat eat eat..and exercise by weight training or walking regularly. I use pilates, yoga, and other dvds as well as running in my neighborhood and it has helped dramatically....

give into cravings.......but everything in moderation is the key!

thanks again for the input! its really appreciated

would it be possible for some feedback on my diet? i think its balanced! this is a typical day:

breakfast - oatmeal w/milk or cereal bar

snack - smoothie (2 portions of fruit at least)

lunch - 2 pieces of bread + protein filling (ie. cottage cheese) + packet of crisps/rice cakes/ryvitas

snack - dried fruit / cereal bar

snack - milkshake (milk, cereal, banana)

snack - oatmeal / chocolate / biscuits

dinner - always carb + protein + 2 portions of veg (ie. quorn + veg curry + rice) + milkshake (milk, banana, cereal/biscuit)

snack - oatmeal

by the way...im vegetarian (you probably noticed) and i take omega 3 capsules each morning!

thanks xx

i posted a link yesterday in the ED recovery club that is a study on weight redistribution... its really good...

 

summed up make sure you get lots of protein! try nuts and such since your vegitarian.... or ur banana w/peanutbutter

wow malibu2008 that study is fascinating thanks for the link :D

i aim for 45g of protein a day...this is just under 20% of my calorie intake.....do you think this is ok?

Original Post by charlieuk:

wow malibu2008 that study is fascinating thanks for the link :D

i aim for 45g of protein a day...this is just under 20% of my calorie intake.....do you think this is ok?

 This is absolutely NOT a sufficient protein intake. How much protein you take in should be determined based on you lean body weight, activity level and type, and body type. I would guess that you need AT LEAST 100 grams of protein per day considering you are active and are gaining. An intake of 45 grams will cause issues in the long term (i.e. kwasikor).

Original Post by charlieuk:

wow malibu2008 that study is fascinating thanks for the link :D

i aim for 45g of protein a day...this is just under 20% of my calorie intake.....do you think this is ok?

First off, no that is not enough protein at all. It would be much better for you to get 1 gram for each pound you weigh, if not more.

Also, how much does that mean you're eating? 45g of protein equals 180 calories...180 is 20% of 900 cals! That's not enough! You'll never get out of starvation mode on that little. I'm sorry to say that you need to eat more.

oopsie....its 10% of my cals...not 20 :)

also...the rda for protein is 45g.....why should i be having twice that?

Original Post by charlieuk:

oopsie....its 10% of my cals...not 20 :)

also...the rda for protein is 45g.....why should i be having twice that?

 The RDA for most nutrients is absolute rubbish. Most of the numbers have nothing backing them up.

You need at least 100 grams of protein (maybe more) because:

1. You are active.

2. You weight train.

3. You are trying to gain weight/muscle.

All of the above greatly increase your body's need for amino acids i.e. protein.