How much did i just lose - #29337
I am really freaking out right now, like, totally confused about this whole situation. Last week, I weighed myself and I was at my usual weight, but then I got sick—nasty flu or something—and couldn't eat anything for a few days. Yesterday, when I got on the scale, I was shocked! I looked down and the number was way lower. I mean it couldn't be right, right? How much did I just lose? Some friends say it could be water weight, while others are like, "Oh, that’s unhealthy!" I honestly can’t figure out if it was just my body reacting to being sick or if I’m actually losing more than I realize? The scale says I've lost about 10 pounds in a week, which seems extreme! I’ve heard about drastic weight loss and how it can hurt your body, and I’m worried this will have some long-term effects. Does anyone know, how much did I just lose that could be a serious issue? Should I be looking to gain it back quickly? Or is this just normal and my body recovering? I'm kinda in denial, wondering if I’m overreacting, but 10 pounds feels like a lot, like maybe it’s not just temporary? Any advice would be super helpful!
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