Weight Gain From Loading

Felina · 07-30-2012, 08:13 AM

I just finished loading over the weekend. My daughter came over and we loaded together. Nobody gains like me. My daughter gained 3 lbs. and I gained 13 lbs. she even ate more than me. In addition to what we ate together, she ate a qt of Ben &Jerrys, a 6 pack of "It's It" ice cream sandwiches, French fries and some pizza before we even got together to start our loading party.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!!! Seriously!

I know it should come off fast. Last time I gained 10 lbs and it was gone in four days. But, what I really want to know is, is there anybody else who gains like me or am I an anomaly? Seriously, I'm feeling so sorry for myself and my poor body.

LaraSuzz · 07-30-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Felina

I just finished loading over the weekend. My daughter came over and we loaded together. Nobody gains like me. My daughter gained 3 lbs. and I gained 13 lbs. she even ate more than me. In addition to what we ate together, she ate a qt of Ben &Jerrys, a 6 pack of "It's It" ice cream sandwiches, French fries and some pizza before we even got together to start our loading party.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!!! Seriously!

I know it should come off fast. Last time I gained 10 lbs and it was gone in four days. But, what I really want to know is, is there anybody else who gains like me or am I an anomaly? Seriously, I'm feeling so sorry for myself and my poor body.

I DO!!! lol I know how you feel. Dont beat yourself up, you will be happy you did it in 4 days with no nausea headaches etc. onward and upward!! You can do this!@!

Reddy · 07-30-2012, 09:27 AM

I can't say from experience as I had a really hard time eating during my loading days (which was a bummer - I was so excited to eat my face off) but from what I've seen, most people take it off in the first few days anyway and don't feel nearly as hungry during the first few days because they loaded well.

Good luck with P2!!

emel · 07-30-2012, 02:29 PM

Carbohydrates will pack on pounds for the short term because they soak up a lot of water as they are digesting. So you might eat a couple pieces of bread which weighs a couple of ounces, and then your intestines hold onto a pound or so of water to give the bread something to soak in while it digests. (Simplistic way of saying a true thing).

As soon as your body is finished digesting the bready stuff, it will release the extra water the intestines took, and you'll lose the weight.

Felina · 07-31-2012, 07:57 PM

Thanks everyone for your input. It looks like LaraSuzz is the only other one that gains like I do, so it is pretty rare to gain so much.

Thank you emel for explaining about the water weight gain. I thought there was no way I could have converted the food into 13.5 lbs of fat that quickly.

It's p2 d2 and I haven't weighed yet because I want to wait until the weekend. My pants are tight in the waistline and my stomach looks so much bigger. I have been peeing like crazy so that's a good sign.

I just kind of feel like its such a setback because it will take a while just to get back to square one. Oh well, I think that I did everything correctly so that's just the way it is.

LaraSuzz · 08-01-2012, 05:59 AM

Its more common than you think I'd say the average is 6 lbs... some dont gain at all...

julieboolie · 08-01-2012, 03:45 PM

Don't be discouraged by that loading gain!! I'm usually good for 10-15lbs. I have learned to load w. more LC stuff now, less carb bloat. But I do have some goodies too. It'll go quickly. No one doesn't lose the load weight in a few days. You'll be fine. Plus you'll have that satisfied feeling to remember.

I've been known to gain 5lbs in a meal!!

sigh. Carbs can be a real challenge!! Hopefully that'll improve.

Good luck!!

Violet_Dream · 08-10-2012, 07:09 PM

My all-time high loading gain was approx. 10 pounds and that was gone in 4 days. This round, I only gained about 5 pounds and was shocked. I like to carb it up too. Today is VLCD5 and I'm down 10 pounds so it hopefully it will come off fast for you too. I'm a very fast loser and that's a good thing because I'm very impatient.

Good Luck!

Felina · 08-11-2012, 09:35 PM

Yep, mine did come off. It took six days but I'm thankful for that.Since then I've been stalled though. I hope I start losing again soon cuz I'm only doing a minimum round and I haven't netted any loss at all. Hoping for a whoosh.

07-30-2012, 08:13 AM	#1
Felina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ca Posts: 372 Gallery: Felina Stats: 250/132/120 WOE: Atkins! HCG, Now JUDDD Start Date: 7/3/11 Atkins, 12/11/11 hhcg, 2/26/13 JUDDD	Weight Gain From Loading I just finished loading over the weekend. My daughter came over and we loaded together. Nobody gains like me. My daughter gained 3 lbs. and I gained 13 lbs. she even ate more than me. In addition to what we ate together, she ate a qt of Ben &Jerrys, a 6 pack of "It's It" ice cream sandwiches, French fries and some pizza before we even got together to start our loading party. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!!! Seriously! I know it should come off fast. Last time I gained 10 lbs and it was gone in four days. But, what I really want to know is, is there anybody else who gains like me or am I an anomaly? Seriously, I'm feeling so sorry for myself and my poor body.

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07-30-2012, 09:27 AM	#3
Reddy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: FL Posts: 869 Gallery: Reddy Stats: Start 181/ RI 164 / R2 156/ Cur- 155.2/ Goal 150 WOE: Low Carb / HCG Start Date: July 9th	I can't say from experience as I had a really hard time eating during my loading days (which was a bummer - I was so excited to eat my face off) but from what I've seen, most people take it off in the first few days anyway and don't feel nearly as hungry during the first few days because they loaded well. Good luck with P2!!

07-30-2012, 02:29 PM	#4
emel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: VA Posts: 16,348 Gallery: emel	Carbohydrates will pack on pounds for the short term because they soak up a lot of water as they are digesting. So you might eat a couple pieces of bread which weighs a couple of ounces, and then your intestines hold onto a pound or so of water to give the bread something to soak in while it digests. (Simplistic way of saying a true thing). As soon as your body is finished digesting the bready stuff, it will release the extra water the intestines took, and you'll lose the weight.

07-31-2012, 07:57 PM	#5
Felina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ca Posts: 372 Gallery: Felina Stats: 250/132/120 WOE: Atkins! HCG, Now JUDDD Start Date: 7/3/11 Atkins, 12/11/11 hhcg, 2/26/13 JUDDD	Thanks everyone for your input. It looks like LaraSuzz is the only other one that gains like I do, so it is pretty rare to gain so much. Thank you emel for explaining about the water weight gain. I thought there was no way I could have converted the food into 13.5 lbs of fat that quickly. It's p2 d2 and I haven't weighed yet because I want to wait until the weekend. My pants are tight in the waistline and my stomach looks so much bigger. I have been peeing like crazy so that's a good sign. I just kind of feel like its such a setback because it will take a while just to get back to square one. Oh well, I think that I did everything correctly so that's just the way it is.

08-01-2012, 05:59 AM	#6
LaraSuzz Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,777 Gallery: LaraSuzz Stats: baby steps WOE: Dr. Atw Simeons Protocol Start Date: restart 3/5/2012 multiple rounds	Its more common than you think I'd say the average is 6 lbs... some dont gain at all...

08-01-2012, 03:45 PM	#7
julieboolie Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny AZ Posts: 7,109 Gallery: julieboolie Stats: 272/147.6/140something Size 24/4-6-8/4-6 :) WOE: one day at a time!! LC! Start Date: July 14, 2003 - every day!!	Don't be discouraged by that loading gain!! I'm usually good for 10-15lbs. I have learned to load w. more LC stuff now, less carb bloat. But I do have some goodies too. It'll go quickly. No one doesn't lose the load weight in a few days. You'll be fine. Plus you'll have that satisfied feeling to remember. I've been known to gain 5lbs in a meal!! sigh. Carbs can be a real challenge!! Hopefully that'll improve. Good luck!!

08-10-2012, 07:09 PM	#8
Violet_Dream lavender and lace Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,213 Gallery: Violet_Dream Stats: 225.6/12.8/135 ~5'10"~ WOE: P2 hhcg Start Date: 4/26/2013	My all-time high loading gain was approx. 10 pounds and that was gone in 4 days. This round, I only gained about 5 pounds and was shocked. I like to carb it up too. Today is VLCD5 and I'm down 10 pounds so it hopefully it will come off fast for you too. I'm a very fast loser and that's a good thing because I'm very impatient. Good Luck!

08-11-2012, 09:35 PM	#9
Felina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ca Posts: 372 Gallery: Felina Stats: 250/132/120 WOE: Atkins! HCG, Now JUDDD Start Date: 7/3/11 Atkins, 12/11/11 hhcg, 2/26/13 JUDDD	Yep, mine did come off. It took six days but I'm thankful for that.Since then I've been stalled though. I hope I start losing again soon cuz I'm only doing a minimum round and I haven't netted any loss at all. Hoping for a whoosh.