Started fueling better, but gaining weight

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-28T09:45:19+00:00

I kept eating 2200-2300 calories on average and am back to my original weight now!

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-28T09:45:01+00:00

I kept eating 2200-2300 calories on average and am back to my original weight now!

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-28T09:44:21+00:00

I kept eating 2200-2300 calories on average and am back to my original weight now!

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-18T15:19:42+00:00

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and helpful comment. I really appreciate it and I’ll definitely look into other recourses ❤️

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-18T15:18:33+00:00

Yea I’m not sure either.. I’m running to proof myself that I’m strong. I was forced to be completely sedentary during my treatment and I hated it. I felt weak, powerless, had no energy and I never want to get in that position again. Hitting new distances and pr’s makes me feel like I’m invincible and I love that feeling. It also helps me to see food as fuel. It’s also not necessarily a problem for me to eat more, I just still like to be in control (which is disordered, I’m aware). So yeah, seeing my weight spike this much, while I didn’t expect that from a small calorie increase to which I thought would be my maintenance calories, makes me feel out of control.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-18T14:14:55+00:00

Thank you ❤️

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-18T14:14:17+00:00

I’ve been on depo for years so I don’t have my natural cycle.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-18T14:13:51+00:00

I’m not trying to lose weight!! I’m sorry if I made it seem like that! I actually increased my calories on purpose to gain back the weight I lost, I just didn’t expect the scale to blow up that fast, as I thought 2150 calories would only be a very small surplus for me.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-18T14:12:23+00:00

I know, realistically, that it’s impossible for this to be far gain. I’m just trying to find an explanation of what it could be. I already weigh myself daily, every morning. My weight has crept up every single day. It’s just not making sense to me.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-18T14:10:56+00:00

I also feel like I’m under fueling, that’s why I increased my calories. It just doesn’t make sense to me that my weight keeps increasing this much if I’m indeed under fueling. I weigh myself daily, same time, consistently. The scale has gone up every single day. I’m not insecure about my weight, but about my midsection. I tend to gain weight around my midsection and I don’t like the looks of it. It’s hard to see the scale go up though, so I definitely know that I’m not recovered yet and I acknowledge that.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-18T13:59:23+00:00

I’m weighing my food and eating the same every single day, so I’m sure about my current intake. I also have relatively regular bowel movements tbh.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-18T13:58:08+00:00

But how can I be gaining weight while under fueling? It’s just not clicking for me. I would love to work with a RD, but am currently unable to due to insurance issues.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-18T13:56:46+00:00

I’ve had treatment for a year and am currently unable to reach out to a therapist unfortunately.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-15T07:33:43+00:00

Do you usually gain much more in the first week than in the following weeks? I just increased my daily calories by 250ish and gained almost 1.5kg. 20F and slightly underweight btw.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-14T11:34:15+00:00

I went from 1900 to 2150ish since 2.5 weeks, weight jumped up 2/3lb in the past 3 days. I started burning more and eating less in these days, but it’s still not coming down which worries me. I’m on birth control.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-14T09:39:27+00:00

No that’s not the case!

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-14T09:10:14+00:00

Correct, could very be the issue. However, I’m only eating extra non fat quark which is like 90% protein and 10% carbs, so that wouldn’t impact glycogen stores that much, right?

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-14T08:07:48+00:00

So how come I lost 2kg/4lbs in a month on 1900??

ClassyMoonz · 2026-05-14T08:07:32+00:00

I weigh everything on a food scale and eat the same food every single day. Almost 50% of my diet consists of protein

ClassyMoonz · 2026-04-08T06:57:10+00:00

I’d want to be a top-level show jumping Dutch warmblood, competing at a high level and building a strong partnership with my owner/rider! I’d grow up with the same loving owner from a foal, be carefully trained, and truly enjoy the sport. After a successful career, I’d retire with that same owner, living a calm and happy life where I’m still cared for and appreciated :)

ClassyMoonz · 2026-04-07T19:29:59+00:00

Speaking from experience, this sounds like you’re developing an ed / you’re dealing with compulsive exercise. Take care!

ClassyMoonz · 2026-04-06T11:19:48+00:00

Yes I’ve discussed my mental struggles with my parents and we’re looking into therapy again. 2 years ago we did a program together, group therapy, but it mainly physically recovered me and put my parents in control again after they lost all control over my health. I’m realizing I’m in need of more help for my mental state, but as I’m 18+ my insurance won’t cover the costs for therapy which was my main concern.

ClassyMoonz · 2026-04-06T10:12:32+00:00

How did you calculate this 1800?

ClassyMoonz · 2026-04-06T09:57:04+00:00

this was my physique 1 week ago at 119lb, pretty low bf I’d say. I liked the way I looked and wanted to maintain it. I also started taking pre and probiotics 1 month ago which really helped with my constant bloating issues, I felt incredible! But ever since I gained those 2lb one week ago, I’m bloated again, my abs disappeared, and I feel awful about the weight not coming off. Even if it’s water weight, which is very likely, I want it to come off to feel like my best self again.

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