Thread: Weight loss due to stress

This may be an unusual one. I am normally on a weight watchers' maintenence program and do quite well, always being watchful of what I eat.However, my very closest friend (and lover) unexpectedly called everything off - including friendship- beginning of January. This topped a very grief-stricken year as I lost my mother and finalized a divorce both in 2009. This recent loss was then an even more shattering experience , both because we had been together for over 3 years and I really thought we had a future together. I completely fell apart and on the physical side, I guess I pretty much stopped eating. Unbeknownst to me (I was not aware of this at all) I dropped 12 pounds in 6 weeks. On my frame that is alot as I am short and my normal weight is 120 lb. Don't ask me why, but I didn't really realize it until I was getting ready to go to church a few weeks ago and the pants I wore in November fell down around my knees. It scared me and I am working with my sister-in-law who is a fitness instructor to do strength training, and I also am trying to eat, and eat and eat --- primarily protein but also anything else I can think off, including those no-no's that one always avoids because they are too fattening. (If this wasn't so disturbing, it'd almost be fun). Anyway, so far I have gained back 2 pounds - a long way to go. My question is one that sounds vain but as my self-esteem is tanked anyway, I am almost obsessing about it. My butt is something that has always been one of the few things that I know is attractive on me -- my entire life ( I'm 55) I have been aware of this and pretty much take it for granted. As I was always very small on top, I got breast implants several years ago as well. . So, guess what??? I feel like a stick - I have lost both (well, my implants are still in but not much else is there...). Please tell me there is something I can do to reverse this. Am I just hoping and praying by eating, fat will go back to those places? I am doing muscle toning exercises but not seeing amy results yet - or am I being impatient? Does anyone have any suggestions, input, etc?

i also suggest you should go for a consult.