I Look Awful

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Terytha
Terytha Posts: 2,097 Member
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I've dropped almost 20 pounds and I look twice as pregnant as before.

I blame this medication. I started it basically two days before I started MFP, and I've been suffering along with both and getting by but the bloat and water retention are really really bad.

I can quit in two more weeks but that feels more or less like eternity right now.

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  • RelCanonical
    RelCanonical Posts: 3,882 Member
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    Bloat sucks! I get really bloated during my period and it feels like I've undone all my work even though I know I haven't gained anything but a little water weight.
  • CorkyLaRue
    CorkyLaRue Posts: 29 Member
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    I've had some luck reducing water retention drinking dandelion tea, and reducing overall puffy tummy with regular use of probiotics.
  • CharlieCharlie007
    CharlieCharlie007 Posts: 246 Member
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    When you lose fat, depending on where you lose it, it will make other parts more pronounced. I went through that as I have been dropping. Stay on plan, work hard, be consistent, eat well, and you will get to where you want to go. Friend me if anyone wants.
  • Terytha
    Terytha Posts: 2,097 Member
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    CorkyLaRue wrote: »
    I've had some luck reducing water retention drinking dandelion tea, and reducing overall puffy tummy with regular use of probiotics.

    I've started eating yogurt for breakfast, and I brought stuff so I can drink green tea at work. I prefer to avoid pills as much as I can, but if this doesn't work I'll give the probiotics a try.
  • Silent_Soliloquy
    Silent_Soliloquy Posts: 237 Member
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    ^^ the best probiotics are in kimchi and a good raw yoghurt.

    You can eschew the pills if you are eating plenty of raw live foods.

    But prebiotics matter too . Resistant starches and fibers.
  • mstarks01
    mstarks01 Posts: 109 Member
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    We are are own worst critics. Hang in there. This too shall pass.

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