Have I gained weight too fast?

[Anonymous]

My sister is a gym freak, I'm not, and it's starting to show over the last 5 months or so. She explained she was worried about my weight, and I admitted I was worried at how fast my belly was growing. I hopped on the scales in front of her and it read 208ibs, my face went bright red and she said "you have got a lot bigger haven't you" I felt ashamed. I was 167ibs 5 months ago, meaning I've gained 41ibs no wonder I'm so large. She is now trying to get me on a diet. She says this is way too much to gain so quick is she right?

[Flower7]

There’s not a limit or standard for how much weight should or shouldn’t be gained in a certain amount of time. It seems that you’ve noticed that a change would be a good thing, so just go with that.

It’s nice that you have your sister to help you. You should take her advice about the diet and also any exercise advice that she might give you.

[slatyb]

Yes, she's right. You are seriously overweight unless you are very tall.