About Gerri Helms Expertise I share how I lost over 100 lbs and keep it off - since 1993. While I am not an expert in nutrition, I can help people develop some practical applications to lose and maintain weight
Experience I am a life and health coach, and have 43 years of failed diets. Since 1993, changing how I've eaten has resulted in permanent weight loss.
Organizations Titusville Chamber of Commerce
WIN (Women Inspired Networking)
Publications Brevard County Women Magazine
Florida Today newspaper (division of USA Today)
Question Hi Gerri,I have always been very athletic and since being out of high school I became obsessed with working out, later, I struggled with an eating disorder for around 5 years. I still workout a lot, harder than before and eat extremely clean diet with lots of fresh produce, whole grains, and protein, I have some how gained an extra 25lbs some how. I allow myself to eat sweets in moderation and my weight was around 125 for about years (w/o the disorder) but now I have gained an extra 25 in the past few months and cant stop gaining weight. what is going on? the last time I had my thyroid checked it was normal. I am 5'3 and at 145lbs. i have tried changing up my workout routine but my muscle definition has gone away no matter what I do
Answer there can be many reasons why you are gaining weight. If you are exercising a lot, you could be developing muscle which weighs more than fat. If you could send me an idea of what you are eating - portions, I might be able to see something but with such little information, it is difficult to determine the cause.
You might check with a personal trainer about the weight gain too. He/she may have some suggestions about your exercise plan and/or your food plan.
Watch out for excess exercise - it is a form of bulimia also.
Sincerely,
Gerri Helms
Life and Health Coach
www.lifecoachgerri.com
