bloating

I am new here and finally decided to join a forum to help with some issues that I can't seem to understand.

about 2 months ago I started to gain weight rapidly. I had lost 15 lbs, and it took be 2 year to get that far. And then within 6 weeks, I gain it all back and bloated like I am pregnant. I got rid of all my fat clothes so it was even worse. Luckily I found a few hidden. The doctor told me that I had irritable bowel-constipation. But can't seem to get results. I still get bloated and working with the doctor to get this under control.

I eat healthy and don't eat processed foods, cut out gluten, dairy, caffeine, soft drinks and juices and cut back sugars and sweets. But I have cut back on exercise due to being tired so much. but I need to get back. I know that will help also.

Is there anyone else having the same or similar issues?

Can you go walking? A short walk helps some with consitpation.

I have fibro but also IBS and with the onset of all of those symptoms came a short lasting massive weight gain... So I know exactly what you are talking about. I, too, eat very healthily and have been a distance swim athlete most of my adult life (in my 40s now). No matter what I have tried I have not been able to shed the weight. I live a healthy life so from what I read regarding obesity research my situation is not unique... And I must take comfort in my healthy lifestyle. I still swim frequently but no longer race.
I find, although I feel tired and ill 90% of the day, if I don't work out regularly I lose that 10% of feeling well so I push myself and it pays off. Some days all I can do is exercise & all else gets left.