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I hate how I fluctuate so much in weight. I can't manage to maintain being the same size and its' annoying. The medication that I am on slows my metabolism and makes me retain water, therefore I have to cut down on carbs and sugars. I lose and gain weight at the speed of light though. I am not fat and I realize this, but maintaining the weight that I actually want to isn't possible.
What the heck am I doing wrong???
Oh by the way: I had an eating disorder when I was younger (Binge eating). I don't do it anymore, but for some reason I'm thinking that might have messed up my system of something. I have flutuated on and off since I was in high school.
eating disorders take a long time to heal it does mess up your body.
what meds are you on? you can wiki it and find out the side effects or even google it.
Do you drink? alcohol (i drink also on occasion) does indeed help your retain that bloated feeling (esp. the hops in beer). The only sure way you can lose water wieght as crazy as it sounds is to drink more water! yep. believe it.
well good luck to you. if anything go to a liscenced dietian or nutritionist for some more help on a more appropriate diet for your body.
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Thanks for your response. I am on Lamictol and a pretty heavy dose. It's a maintenance drug that I can never stop taking..so I'm stuck with it. I just did a lot of research on cutting carbs and what it said was that when you cut down on sugar and carbs you DO lose a ton of weight..but then when you change your diet back you gain some of it back. That is what is happening to me I suppose.
Yes I drink, but not often. I will usually have some kind of rum with diet coke. You are right that it does leave me a little bloated, but I dont' do it very often because I'm afraid of the interactions with my drugs.
Man, this is so frustrating.
I also work out like crazy and drink a lot of water when working out..I usually run on the treadmill 5 times a week.
like i said a dietician will definately be to your benefit you'd find a way to eat right get all your nutrition and on top of that it would go well with the meds your on. you'll be able to enjoy food again.
i also go up and down wieght; one day i'm 114 the next i'm 118 and it's frustrating also but i try to eat right and drink lots of water (i've stopped taking care of myself really because of the messy crap i'm caught in) -- just don't starve yourself that is well not the right thing to do.
Maybe you need to vary your exercise programme a little bit more.
If you do the same thing every day your body gets used to it. You need to push yourself if you want to lose weight.
Watching your portion size is important too. Most of us eat off bigger plates than we need to and fill them up. Look up ideal portion sizes on the internet, and you probably be surprised at how little they are.
My fiance eats alot more than I do, and I have had to train him to serve my dinner on a smaller plate than his- because if its there on my plate, I will eat it. Eating the same as him is bad news for my ass.
Thanks sb. I have a similar situation with my bf that you have with your fiance. My bf eats a ton of food, probably 3 times the amount I do. He is a heavy duty weight lifter and also has a high metabolism..so he is not fat at all. Like you I do get the urge to eat when he is around too. When he gets something to eat he'll always ask me if I'm hungry and thats teh reason why I'm eating. He'll even go in the other room if he realizes that I'm going to eat when I shouldn't be.
The thing is, I dont' even think it's fat..it's just water weight. So I am really thin one day, and then I look more bloated the next. I hate it, and I just want to stay the same way.
My bf always tells me that he thinks I'm nuts that I think I'm overweight. He always tells me how sexy I am and how he loves my body. I wish I felt the same way.
i would have to amicably disagree until i started drinking lots more water (sure i pissed alot more) i started to shed the "water wieght".
p.s. salt is a def. trigger to feeling bloated and things like bread (starchy foods)
My problem is that I can only drink water if I am excercising. I just don't like it because it doesn't taste like anything. I do drink flavored water, but that has sodium in it as well, so that probably is making me retain water anyway.
Lauriebell, be careful re: flavoured water. It tastes nice and all, but some of them are quite acidic, so even the sugar free ones are bad for your teeth, especially if you are having them little and often.
Also, the sugar free ones are usually sweetened with aspartame, which isn't a very nice chemical to put into your body.
I sometimes use a little lemon or lime juice- if you dilute it down a little more each day till eventually you are having plain water you might end up being able to cope with the taste better.
Thanks for your response. I am on Lamictol and a pretty heavy dose. It's a maintenance drug that I can never stop taking..so I'm stuck with it. I just did a lot of research on cutting carbs and what it said was that when you cut down on sugar and carbs you DO lose a ton of weight..but then when you change your diet back you gain some of it back. That is what is happening to me I suppose.
Yes I drink, but not often. I will usually have some kind of rum with diet coke. You are right that it does leave me a little bloated, but I dont' do it very often because I'm afraid of the interactions with my drugs.
Man, this is so frustrating.
I also work out like crazy and drink a lot of water when working out..I usually run on the treadmill 5 times a week.
It sounds like you enjoy working out, so that's not an issue, unless you're over training. I mention this because you mentioned that you " work out like crazy ". Over training, especially if you over train without proper nutrition is detrimental to both your muscle development and your metabolism. When you over train but do not fuel your body properly, your body will find it's energy elsewhere. Unfortunately, that energy won't come from burning fat. Instead, your body will cannibalize your muscle. Carbs are ok in moderation, but protein is pure fuel, just don't overdo it. Protein intake depends on your size and work out regimen. Too much protein can also do damage so proper intake is essential. Of course, staying hydrated is also key. Just an FYI on that.
On to the metabolism issue. I have good news for you! You can increase your metabolism! You already work out so that's one part of the equation! The trick to increasing your metabolism is actually very easy and that is increasing your blood flow. This can be done naturally and without a whole lot of work. Here are a few foods that can dramatically increase blood flow and consequently, metabolism. Walnuts, Salmon, green tea, avacados, garlic, and fish oil. Zinc also increases blood flow, but you need to find out the proper intake for your size, age, and gender. Keep in mind that a good diet is essential as well.
I want to touch on a few things here regarding fish oil and garlic. If you use fish oil ( I use gel caps ) be sure you use the cleanest fish oil you can find. It's pricey but worth it. Garlic is a really, really big deal! There isn't another food on the planet that has as many benefits as garlic ( Although, fish oil is up there, too )! And, it's cheap!! It not only increases blood flow, but it boosts the immune system, and is the most heart healthy food on the planet. Eating a good sized clove or two of garlic even every other day is a huge benefit! If you have concerns about " garlic breath ", then do what I do. Munch on some parsley after eating garlic...problem solved. I usually don't cook garlic because you lose much of it's benefits. Instead, I take a clove or two and press it about five or ten minutes before my meal is ready ( letting garlic sit increases its potency, and decreases the odor a bit ) and either sprinkle it on or mix it in. I will normally take fish oil one day and garlic the next. Your body will love you for it!!
A note for the guys. Do I really need to tell you what increased blood flow does for a certain extremity? I'm completely serious about this. If you want to give your libido and sexual performance a boost, increased blood flow is the ticket. Garlic, fish oil, and zinc ( especially for older guys ), will amaze you...and your partner. Of course, being fit is also an important part of it as well. Also, keep in mind that you also increase blood flow to the big head ( I just had to say that ) too and will help your memory, attention span, and so many other things!! Ladies, you can also enjoy those same benefits to your libido and brain functions.
I can vouch for all of this because I experienced it. The change doesn't come quickly. I began really noticing the benefits after about three weeks, but you must be consistent. For me, it's now routine and habit.
Thanks for the post Gatormaniac. I don't think I overtrain, I run about 2.5-3 miles about 4 or 5 times a week. I also do circuit training 3 times a week. So I have a fairly steady workout routine. I guess the real issue is probably the low carb diet. I really do have to stay away from foods with high calorie/high carb content, because I'm afraid of relapsing. I've been trying to eat fruits and vegatables and things like that.
I think what may be happening is that when I'll eat maybe a little too many carbs one day I can feel the water weight the next, so then I cut down and take the water weight off the next day. Thats nice that I can do that, unfortunately it makes for a lot of weight fluctuations. I wish I could just stay at a steady weight and not have to gain or lose anything.
I'm sure nobody would probably really notice that I gain and lose, my boyfriend said he really doesn't. I guess I can just feel if I'm retaining water and I hate it. How do I stop gaining water weight?
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I'm completely serious about this. If you want to give your libido and sexual performance a boost, increased blood flow is the ticket. Garlic, fish oil, and zinc ( especially for older guys ), will amaze you...and your partner. Of course, being fit is also an important part of it as well. Also, keep in mind that you also increase blood flow to the big head ( I just had to say that
) too and will help your memory, attention span, and so many other things!! Ladies, you can also enjoy those same benefits to your libido and brain functions. 
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