Unwanted Weight Loss from Stress?

Hi! I am 52 and petite.. weight has always been problem for me.. it’s very hard for me to gain weight- even while I was pregnant , the week after delivery I was back to my tiny self 🙄 I’ve tried everything but have learned to love my body the way it is— working out helps me gain mass and keep it monitored.. but when anxiety and stress sneak up I lose lose lose so I totally understand where you are coming from - try to meditate- yoga helps a lot !!! And just remember to breathe !!! It’ll be okay! Also your seamstress might be able to fix a few small things last minute that you aren’t comfortable with!

I am 4' 11" and gaining weight has been a problem I have dealt with since high school. I have always been way underweight and right now I am the most I have EVER weighed at a whole 95 lbs. I have to give all the credit to Oreos 😂 my average weight was about 83 - 85 so I started eating a whole section of Oreos each night before bed and I gained 10 lbs

I totally understand! I lost weight from stress so my dress had to be altered significantly from when I originally bought it. My weight hasn't fluctuated since when I was very young, so this change was surprising and disheartening when I realized none of my clothes fit anymore.

My FW had the opposite experience and gained weight, so while it is an interesting conversation, I would recommend getting your stressed out emotions off your chest. You don't need to mention weight to talk about stress/anxiety.

My suggestion would be to treat yourself as much as possible these next few weeks. Bubble baths, aromatherapy, naps, and tons of good, protein-rich food.

Otherwise, consider using a padded bra if you want it, and just focus on looking confident and feeling beautiful the day of! Good luck!

Thanks, ladies. Good to know I'm not the only one with this issue. The stress was largely self-imposed due to perfectionism I realized. Doing my best to focus on one task/day at a time, and make time to meditate and be in the moment.