[Chris931]

For the past 6 days, I have done nothing but gain weight. 5 lbs!!!

I don't understand what the problem is. I have hit my target points each day (24 points), I drink 2 quarts of water and exercise daily.

I am getting very frustrated! If I cheat and gain, I can understand but to be so super strict and be gaining is very very discouraging.

Any ideas? Suggestions?

I had been having trouble not losing at all over the past six months so I recently changed my exercise routine and modified how I use my points to get a better balance of carbs, proteins, fats. So I'm really at a loss for what is going on now.

Thanks.
Christine

[QuilterInVA]

If you are not eating your flex and exercise points but exercising every day you are probably not eating enough. Eating too little will do that.

[Chachee]

Chris,

Are you watching your portion sizes? I know I used to make the mistake of counting my salad dressing as 2 points, but it was actually 8 points. I had no idea I was that far off. I would say go back to measuring the portion sizes you are eating to make sure your points are true to what they say.

I eat my activity points as well, but use no flex points and usually have about three left over each day.

Maybe you are eating too late at night? Throwing your body into starvation mode will cause a weight gain immediately. Also, if you changed your exercise to a more muscle-bearing routine recently, expect a gain then a plateau for a few weeks before it starts to come off again.

Any new medicine you are taking? That is a big contributor sometimes also.

Just some thoughts.

Chach