The scale and I are arguing again. My calorie ranges are excellent, so it's not what I'm eating. I think it's the anti-depressant I've been put on. It's also constipating me big time. I know, I know - TMI. But that's what you get when you come to my blog! Far too much information. Heh.
So, I've been drinking extra water and taking Colace. Not that it's helping much. Both my therapist and my doctor want me to give it more time. I'll wait to the end of the month then re-evaluate.
Also, oh happiness, oh joy. I had some blood work done and we discovered I'm insulin resistant. It's sort of pre-pre-diabetes. It means that eventually I *will* get diabetes unless I do something about it ASAP. Therefore, I'm going to start taking small steps toward reducing my carbohydrates. I'm not going low carb, but I do want to move toward the lower end of my range. Plus I'm going to add beans and more complex carbs.
Today I cooked up a batch of kidney beans for the first time. I'll try out 3/4 cup of beans with some brown rice, a bit of tomato sauce and a touch of Parmesan cheese for lunch tomorrow.
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I'm not even sure going "no carb" is a healthy alternative. But I'm not a nutritionist. :)I hope you get everything under control!
ReplyDeleteRachel, I'd never go low-carb, much less no-carb. But I do want to look at ways to reduce it some.
ReplyDeleteare you drinking enough water? sometimes water retention makes the scale go crazy. its possible you have lost/stayed the same but water and bloating is hiding that fact. keep up the great work.
ReplyDelete-olivia from ny
Olivia, yes. I drink between 8 and 12 cups of water a day.
ReplyDeleteI just hope they don't immediately start pressuring you toward surgery again. Your long-term trend is still really good. There will always be minor fluctuations, but on the whole you're making amazing progress.
ReplyDelete_Zoe_
Zoe, I think I'd have to go longer before that would be brought up again. They are happier with my progress than I am.
ReplyDeleteMorph,you have such strength! Keep doing it day by day...you WILL succeed!! Even if the source of the stalling is the antidepressant....I will pray for breakthrough in both your emotions and your health journey! Jodi
ReplyDeleteYou have lost more than 100 pounds. This must be a habit for you now. I that 100 more will soon be gone.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today and hope you are doing well!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, should try going no (or nearly no) carb for a week or two and see the results for yourself. Eat cheese, nuts (not peanuts, which aren't nuts at all), meat and lots of green vegetables. Use cauliflower instead of potato. Drink no soda, eat no sugar, pasta, bread, potatoes or any of that starchy stuff. You will be AMAZED.
ReplyDeleteNo/Low Carb isn't going to happen. #1 I don't believe in No/Low Carb diets or any such fad diet. Moderation is key. And #2 Restricting food can and will trigger my binge eating disorder.
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