Re: Losing weight
From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 May 2002 12:19:10 -0500 (CDT)
What about fruits and veggies? It sounds like you're eating some, but
not a lot. It could be that your caloric intake is way down and needs
to be increased or could you be slightly dehydrated?
You could try an online food journal like the one at
http://www.dietwatch.com - it used to be free but now there is a monthly
fee. Anyway, it's an online food diary it will total your protein, fat,
calories, sodium, iron, vitamin C and A. You can log in from any
computer. I found it very helpful in tracking my intake when I was
struggling to lose weight.
Good luck
Anne
At Sat, 18 May 2002, Barb wrote:
>
>Hello ladies!
>Need some advice.
>:^)
>I've had these ten excess pounds that my cardiologist wanted me to shed.
>My primary practicioner is not fond of the BMI,as he feels I have a
>large bone structure and quite a lot of muscle.
>I am 5' 4" and weighed in two months ago at 155 lbs.
>It would appear that I would be moderately overweight,yet I still wear a
>size ten in clothing,despite the problems I have with my continuing
>problems with inflating and deflating abdomen.
>
>Well,since I was told that this excess weight was making me fatigued;I
>went on a mission to lose those ten pounds and I did and am still
>continuing to lose.
>(doctor kept telling me that I was fatigued because I was carrying
>around a ten pound bag of potatos).
>I've changed only a couple things in the way that I eat.
>I no longer eat bread of any type,nor drink any fruit juice at all.
>I've increased my fiber intake to at least 35 grams and I eliminated all
>dairy products.(threw out the soy products too).
>
>I am continuously hungry ,but do not desire the sweets.
>I've been eating sandwiches wrapped in large lettuce leaves or cabbage
>leaves.
>I also use the chinese rice paper for a great pita sandwich.
>Using primarily tuna or salmon with a lot of veggies.
>
>Rather than snack on a piece of cheese,I eat a whole tin of tuna.
>I cut out meats completely.Getting my protein primarily from
>fish,poultry and nuts.
>
>Now,here is the problem.
>I feel worse than ever.No energy,stamina or strength.
>I weighed 138 lbs this morning.
>This has taken place in less than a month in a half.
>
>Any advice?
>I don't need to lose anymore weight,but I am wondering why I am
>continuing to lose weight effortlessly.
>
>I have not changed my exercise regimine;as a matter of a fact,-I am
>exercising less due to the fact that I am extremely exhausted.
>
>All I feel like doing now is sleeping and I have noticed that I am very
>weak.
>
>Any one else ever go through this?
>
>I am not urinating excessively nor am I thirsty.
>
>Do I add more carbs?
>
>Thyroid was checked again and everything was fine.Blood sugars were low
>though.
>
>I feel terrible and thought that by losing the weight that I would have
>more stamina.
>
>Any input is much appreciated.
>
>--
>Sincerely,
>Barb C.
>
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