I feel bloated and fat still

tineetiger
tineetiger Posts: 8 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been doing good on my calorie counting and I just feel bloated I went from 191 to 160 and for the last week I just feel like my stomach is huge and bloated all the time. When I excersise it seems my weight goes up for a couple days then drops like when I'm sore I become dead weight or something. I would really like some tips and low calorie ideas

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  • tineetiger
    tineetiger Posts: 8 Member
    Im also on Contrave
  • PixelPuff
    PixelPuff Posts: 902 Member
    While you are good on calorie counting, what types of food are you eating? High sodium foods will do that.
  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
    You definitely will retain water in your muscles after a workout, but it actually should improve your overall appearance since it lowers your body fat percentage (very slightly) by increasing lean body mass and making your muscles look fuller.

  • dlkfox
    dlkfox Posts: 463 Member
    Congratulations on your loss! Since you're just feeling bloated for the last week, I'm going to guess it's TOM. A recent meal with high sodium can do it, too. Sometimes it's just an off week.

    In the meantime, just keep doing what you're doing with staying with your calorie deficit and exercising! Those things have been working for you! (Again, KUDOS!)

    I would also recommend that it might be time to mix it up some. Try some new and different vegetables. Explore new recipes. I've been playing around with brussels sprout lately -- sauteeing or roasting with bacon or sausage. I put sauteed onion and red pepper in eggs over wilted spinach (or instead of eggs, with chicken). Thin little pork chops are great any time. Roasted fresh green beans with shallots and garlic are yummy. Experiment!
  • 85Cardinals
    85Cardinals Posts: 733 Member
    You're doing great. Keep it up, don't get discouraged over temporary setbacks.
  • mrs8ball2016
    mrs8ball2016 Posts: 7 Member
    Bloated too. Do yourself a favor and first sign of constipation and bloat start Metamucil. I waited and it's been 5 days with no BM.
  • DaniCanadian
    DaniCanadian Posts: 261 Member
    Reduce your sodium intake if you can.
    Also, might be something you're eating that makes you bloated. If I eat raw veggies, I get terrible bloating and a sore stomach. If I cook them, that doesn't happen.
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    edited May 2016
    Everyone retains water after working out those muscles.
    * Alcohol can also cause temp weight gain.
  • tineetiger
    tineetiger Posts: 8 Member
    The pills I take do constipated me so I ahve to take stool softner everyday. One day I feel really bloated and three days later I feel fine but then bloated again and I had Tom 2 weeks ago so it isn't that .. thank you for everyone's help and encouragement !!
  • 12Sarah2015
    12Sarah2015 Posts: 1,117 Member
    Linseed/flaxseed
  • monica_823
    monica_823 Posts: 12 Member
    Try Dieters Tea!

    Also, the LokaTrain app has an "online diet and workout" section and you can direct message the trainers on the app if you need help or have questions! Try it; it helped me get that expert feedback!
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,231 Member
    Are you drinking adequate water (or equivalent)? That's a good thing to do to help flush water weight (oddly enough), and can help minimize constipation as well.

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