how much weight loss is bad

[nikki3158]

how much weight loss is cause for concern. All my friends had said that ive lost loads of weight and so has my husband. when i got on the wii fit scales though id put on 2lbs. Ive not been dieting, well not recently anyway, so what weight loss would cause concern?

[Hazel B]

Hi, my GP told me 10% loss within a 3 month period is cause for concern for them, though I am sure it's anxiety as I lost 2 stones in 4 months on the "anxiety diet". I try to eat smaller amounts more often now.

[anthrokid]

I don't really know how much weight loss is a concern, but what Hazel said sounds about right to me. Check in with your doctor if you're worried about your weight loss. I lost heaps of weight when my anxiety was at it's worst early this year, I looked terrible! Since I've been getting treatment and been on my meds I've put back on most of the weight I'd lost. Make sure you're eating enough, if you don't feel like eating then just eat a lot of small things during the day.

[mumble]

I lost over 2 stone over the period of around 4 months. I am now so low and struggle to eat that the dr came out and referred me to specialists. Who warned me that if I was an inpatient - in their unit, they do not let their patients even go out until they've gained more weight. So if you're concerned speak to your dr, but it seems like you have a handle on it.

[Zee]

I didnt realise how much weight could be lost with anxiety until it happened to me. Then, I started worrying about why I was not putting weight back on .But, on 1300 cals a day, no weight is going to go on.. I lost 30lb in 7 months.

[miss diagnosis]

i have a wii fit too and people keeping telling me ive lost weight when i havent. i think you probably look more toned now and thats why you look like ou have lost weight.

isnt it mad with anxiety... ive been trying to loose weight for ages and going on the wii...then people tell u you have lost weight..you worry and stop dieting!