Hello all! I am desperately trying to lose weight. I've done weight watchers in the past and it has worked great (16 lbs in 6 weeks!). I went off over the holidays and started it back up again about 2 weeks ago. i use the Iphone app to keep track of points and have been following the program to a tee…even working out a few times a week doing cardio and weight training. However, it seems that instead of losing weight, I have been gaining. I have no idea why or how this is happening and stress really didn't seem like a factor until just the other day.
Things at work have been very hectic. I'm interviewing for an opportunity to open my own branch of the company I work for and (as the primary sales person here in my current office) am staying at work late every night to get ahead on sales goals. Basically trying to do 6 months worth of sales in 3 months. On top of that, I've been getting my business plan ready for my interview, practicing my presentation, etc. Very very busy. Not a big deal for me though, since I generally thrive on a fast-paced environment. Last week, my boss's mother passed away, which left us short-staffed and me essentially running our office. I didn't think anything of it just took the role and ran with it. Then it happened...
3 days ago my chest started hurting. Felt like a cramp that I could not stretch out. It was a dull ache to the point where sometimes it felt like it was crushing my trachea. It lasted for 2 days until finally, I took an anti0anxiety med that was given to me from a family member (I know, I know...never take prescriptions unless they're your own), combined with 2 asprin. The following day (yesterday), I had a period where I was dizzy while sitting at my desk for about an hour. Since then, I've been fine. This makes me think I might be under a bit more stress that I realized. I'm not one for deep breathing and all that jazz. Quite frankly, I just don't have time for it. Now I'm thinking this weight gain might have something to do with stress as well. So my question is this...
Is this stress or something physiological that I need to get checked out. And, if it is stress, is there a supplement (or can my doctor prescribe something) that will help reduce the stress and help me get this weight off. Please help! I'm so frustrated I just want to cry. Never before have I followed a diet and exercise plan and NOT lost weight. What is happening??? Help!

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