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weightloss is hard for me
I exerise on tread mill just about every day at good speed and incline burn calories but my meds must be the reason I can,t lose I started 1 year ago still going was 278 now 230 have been on 230 7 months
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Wow - 13 pounds - that's awesome....... I'd give my eye teeth to be able to lose 3 and keep it off, but still have hopes of getting thyroid meds leveled out, then hopefully, all will go better...
Keep posting and let us know how you are doing. We all need some success stories.
Keep posting and let us know how you are doing. We all need some success stories.
I have read your posts,I agree on most.I changed my eating habits not quite A month ago.I lost 13 more lbs gained some back was able to lose it.So I have went to more fiber and watching my cholsterol more than ever.I maintain my 3 miles A day and had my tread mill checked and it showed I had done 900 miles on it in A year and 2 months.
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The food you eat does NOT provide insulin. Your body (specifically your pancreas) produces insulin. The food you eat is ultimately turned into sugar for the body to use for energy. Depending on the type of food you eat, it will be broken down at different rates -- "simple" carbs - sugary foods, white breads, pasta, etc will be broken down very quickly, while protein, fiber, etc will take longer to break down. The more quickly the food breaks down, the more quickly your blood sugar will be raised and the more insulin your pancreas must produce in order to "handle" all this food. If the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or if your cells become resistant to insulin it will be harder for the "food" to enter the cells to provide energy for your body to "go on".
In some cases the cells become insulin resistant, which means we can not use the energy produced by the food we eat and that food is then stored as fat. The higher a food is on the glycemic index, the quicker the blood sugar will rise and the more insulin that must be produced - when that food is not used for energy, it is stored as fat. Ultimately, if not used, the food eaten will cause the blood sugar to continue to rise, which in turn instructs the pancreas to produce more insulin - and it becomes a vicious cycle.
This is a very simplified way of explaining the process, but I think you will all get the "gist" of it. When you hear of someone becoming "insulin resistant" it means that your body is most likely storing the food you eat as fat because your body is producing too much insulin that will not allow the food you eat to enter the cells for energy.
A low glycemic diet is excellent because it uses foods, such as lean meats,low fat dairy, veggies, beans, nuts, etc that don't raise the blood sugar quickly. Although fruits have tons of vitamins and minerals, many of them are VERY high on the glycemic index because they have a LOT of natural sugar and will raise the blood sugar quickly...... Go for the most high fiber fruits you can find (apples, etc).
In some cases the cells become insulin resistant, which means we can not use the energy produced by the food we eat and that food is then stored as fat. The higher a food is on the glycemic index, the quicker the blood sugar will rise and the more insulin that must be produced - when that food is not used for energy, it is stored as fat. Ultimately, if not used, the food eaten will cause the blood sugar to continue to rise, which in turn instructs the pancreas to produce more insulin - and it becomes a vicious cycle.
This is a very simplified way of explaining the process, but I think you will all get the "gist" of it. When you hear of someone becoming "insulin resistant" it means that your body is most likely storing the food you eat as fat because your body is producing too much insulin that will not allow the food you eat to enter the cells for energy.
A low glycemic diet is excellent because it uses foods, such as lean meats,low fat dairy, veggies, beans, nuts, etc that don't raise the blood sugar quickly. Although fruits have tons of vitamins and minerals, many of them are VERY high on the glycemic index because they have a LOT of natural sugar and will raise the blood sugar quickly...... Go for the most high fiber fruits you can find (apples, etc).
I have gone through some incredible weight ups and downs in the last 8 years of my life and never quite understood why. I used to blame my constant weight gain on the fact that I had been taking a huge amount of steroid type meds to control a chronic back problem, but in fact, I had stopped taking them years ago. I thought I had been doing things right: grilling my meals, no oils, no carbs, no fatty meats, no candy, sweets, etc only to never lose a pound.
I went to a homeopathic nutrition specialist out of desperation figuring that it couldnt possibly make me worse off than I was and I started an eating plan that basically followed a low glycemic diabetic eating plan. He explained that in some instances our bodies become lazy and do not process the insulin our food provides in the best way and sometimes becomes a vessel to store the insulin which eventually becomes fat. It is not a diagnosis, but rather and I idea that we can use to attempt to stimulate a change. I added supplements of EPA/DHA (omega 3's, etc) and I started walking 3 days a week and swimming 3 days a week (where before I had only been walking). I have dropped 3 clothing sizes in 12 weeks and I feel good and I eat well. Plenty of vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, beans, and even some low fat cheese. Perhaps you should just try changing things up a little to jump start your metabolism again. Try eating something small every 3 hours to keep your metabolism moving. Good luck. YOU WILL SUCCEED, I have faith
I went to a homeopathic nutrition specialist out of desperation figuring that it couldnt possibly make me worse off than I was and I started an eating plan that basically followed a low glycemic diabetic eating plan. He explained that in some instances our bodies become lazy and do not process the insulin our food provides in the best way and sometimes becomes a vessel to store the insulin which eventually becomes fat. It is not a diagnosis, but rather and I idea that we can use to attempt to stimulate a change. I added supplements of EPA/DHA (omega 3's, etc) and I started walking 3 days a week and swimming 3 days a week (where before I had only been walking). I have dropped 3 clothing sizes in 12 weeks and I feel good and I eat well. Plenty of vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, beans, and even some low fat cheese. Perhaps you should just try changing things up a little to jump start your metabolism again. Try eating something small every 3 hours to keep your metabolism moving. Good luck. YOU WILL SUCCEED, I have faith
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Try googling "free weight loss videos and see what comes up. Also try going to a web sit called spark people - they have exercise videos too. Give that a try and you don't find anything, let me know, maybe I can help you look.
pbj284 - have you had your thyroid checked? Lovastatin is a cholesterol med and hypothyroidism can cause your cholesterol to sky rocket (mine did). Or maybe there is another problem. There are a number of medical conditions that cause weight gain/retention. Actually, the fluid pill should help you LOSE because you won't have the extra water weight to contend with. I'm not familiar with the other meds, but recommend that you read closely the insert that comes with each one to see if weight gain could be a side effect (or look them up on the web) - if it is, talk to your doctor about a possible alternative.
pbj284 - have you had your thyroid checked? Lovastatin is a cholesterol med and hypothyroidism can cause your cholesterol to sky rocket (mine did). Or maybe there is another problem. There are a number of medical conditions that cause weight gain/retention. Actually, the fluid pill should help you LOSE because you won't have the extra water weight to contend with. I'm not familiar with the other meds, but recommend that you read closely the insert that comes with each one to see if weight gain could be a side effect (or look them up on the web) - if it is, talk to your doctor about a possible alternative.
I have been reading a lot about alternating weight resistance (even just using resistance bands) and cardio. Seems like that is the new effective way to start losing weight. Also, your body gets used to your fitness routine and that is when a lot of people hit a plateau. If you are even changing the TYPE of cardio every other week you will likely see results. I agree with Barb135 that you also may not be consuming enough calories.
If any of your efforts has not been helping you lose weight, then weight loss surgery is your last resort. But still, the success of these surgeries lie upon your hands. There will be food restrictions and generally a change in your lifestyle. These surgeries act as a tool that will help you lose weight.
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It could be the meds, but also maybe you aren't eating enough. If you don't give your body enough calories, it will go into "starvation" mode as a form of self preservation if it thinks there won't be enough food. 1200 calories is not very much for someone at 230 lbs.
If you are using the meter on the treadmill to calculate your calorie burn, it may not be accurate. I'm sorry to say that I've read numerous articles that say the indicators on most gym equipment are set to indicate MORE calories being burned than what really is.
Do you do any other types of exercise besides the treadmill?? How about trying a work out DVD? Or better yet, there are tons of work out videos on the internet that you can do for free.
You might also try changing around the types of food you eat. You need lots of fresh fruits and veggies, as well as whole grains, lean meat, low fat dairy - in other words - all the different food groups.
Hope this helps a bit and keep posting.
If you are using the meter on the treadmill to calculate your calorie burn, it may not be accurate. I'm sorry to say that I've read numerous articles that say the indicators on most gym equipment are set to indicate MORE calories being burned than what really is.
Do you do any other types of exercise besides the treadmill?? How about trying a work out DVD? Or better yet, there are tons of work out videos on the internet that you can do for free.
You might also try changing around the types of food you eat. You need lots of fresh fruits and veggies, as well as whole grains, lean meat, low fat dairy - in other words - all the different food groups.
Hope this helps a bit and keep posting.
Thanks, I am on 3 meds Lovastatin 40 mg,naproxen 500 as needed, triamt/hctz 37.5 25 tab sandoz sub for maxzide.Have been on this for 2 years the fluid pill 5 years.I manage with it.I ran out for A couple of weeks bingo weight came off in intrevels of 2 lbs at A time.Then back on gained 3 lbs this is my battle but I eat oatmeal for breakfast a nice breakfast once A wk.lunch bannana are slim fast. dinner lean crusine not more than 300 calories.When I do my work out I usually burn 400 are more.this is mostly every day on treadmill.I like to keep my calories below 1200.
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You've lost a total of 48 pounds - that's awesome. I wish *I* could find a way to do that...
What type of meds are you on? Do you have health related issues that cause weight gain/inability to lose - such as thyroid, PCOS, insulin resistance, etc? If so, any of those conditions can make if very difficult and frustrating to lose. Trust me, I have hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's and I'm certainly having a tough time.
You don't mention the types and amounts of food you eat or whether or not you do any other type of exercise. You may be taking in more calories than you need or maybe your body has gotten so used to the treadmill that it's no longer a challenge.
Have you done a calculation of how many calories you need each day? Are you watching your portion sizes?
Maybe if you could tell us more about yourself, we could give you some suggestions. Hope to hear from you again.
What type of meds are you on? Do you have health related issues that cause weight gain/inability to lose - such as thyroid, PCOS, insulin resistance, etc? If so, any of those conditions can make if very difficult and frustrating to lose. Trust me, I have hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's and I'm certainly having a tough time.
You don't mention the types and amounts of food you eat or whether or not you do any other type of exercise. You may be taking in more calories than you need or maybe your body has gotten so used to the treadmill that it's no longer a challenge.
Have you done a calculation of how many calories you need each day? Are you watching your portion sizes?
Maybe if you could tell us more about yourself, we could give you some suggestions. Hope to hear from you again.
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