So i am on week 4 of Ideal protein

So Ive been up and down with my weight since just 2 weeks ago a serious family matter happened and i missed a week of IP. Now i had the Noro flue virus (It is the worst stomach flu ever!!!) and i am all better now just got off my antibiotics. Last weight in i was feeling better was up 2 Pounds UUGGHH!! and now my weigh is on Thursday and ive been sticking to the plan! I have missed a couple pills here and there but just because it has slip my mind. Anyways i was feeling good and hoped on the scale this morning to check where i was at...... I GAINED 2 MORE POUNDS ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME!!!!! ugghh i am so frustrated and annoyed and dont know whats going on with my body!! Is it because the antibiotics? does anyone have any advice or has been through this as well!!??

Thanks Everyone!! <3

You probably lost a lot of water weight with vomiting and other things, and now that you are healing your body is trying to replenish those lost fluids. Illness can cause an increase in weight, not fat, but water retention. Focus on getting better first. The scale will follow.

It's all water weight. You would have had to eat 7000 calories to gain 2 pounds of fat. Your body retains water when it's under stress, suffering an inflammation, or battling an illness. Nothing to worry about, it will all come off once you're back to health again and your body has normalized.

but ive been eating healthy for the past 4 days and i gained another 2 pounds i am so upset i hope it isnt actually right!

same happened to me when I had stomach issues. I had to have an IV and after all of that, thinking I would definitely lose, the scale was up! It will come off though, drink lots of water and keep eating right, don't stress, it will come off..

Give yourself lots of love and be proud of how well you've done over the last month with all the stresses/illness and staying OP. I know it's very frustrating right now because you want to see the results on the scale. However, try to imagine yourself 1 month from now, 3 months from now or even 1 year from now. When you look back on this situation, it will just be a little bump in the road. Hang in there and DON'T give up - you can do this! Jen

I know it is disheartening, but trust us...it's not fat. Give yourself time, your body holds water when it is stressed or ill or has been in recent memory. Just keep going and make sure to get all your water and salt.

Thank you everyone for all your encouragement and support. I was feeling pretty down today i couldnt believe i keep gaining. I drank 5 Liters of water today hopefully i will get back down soon. Thank you IPEEPS <3

be careful, that is A LOT of water...3 liters should be plenty. Too much water can be dangerous...especially if you are not getting enough salt in..