the weight gain is from water retention and bloating. when we c&s, our digestive juices are fooled and start moving around and produce more of whatever they produce for digestion. but then we retain water EVERYwhere...not only is my stomach disgusting and HUGE from bloating/water, my legs, love handles ankles, you name it, are physically larger. it's an icky feeling but usually goes away within 2-3 of cessation from c&s.good luck to aaaall of you. we have to quit this. we are GOING to quit this!