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It's exactly this. CICO Just be honest with yourself. I know I put on weight because I: a) eat poorly b) take little exercise c) drink too much By fixing a) & b) I'm able to lose weight (10.8kg, 12% of my weight since Jan) while continuing to c). The problem with this is, to be completely honest with you, is I know I…
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@jesslla Yes, according to this article the problem is that not only does it increase appetite, but also: - Slows the metabolism. - Alters levels of blood glucose & hormones. - Disrupts your gut 'microbiome'. All of which can lead to weight gain no matter how well you maintain the CI side of the CICO equation.
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I was prescribed Olanzapine (Zyprexa) during an episode of severe anxiety in 2016. I was on a small dose (2.5 mg) for about nine months, then weaned myself off it in the summer of last year. For me, the drug was a life-saver. It calmed me down, helped me sleep, really pulled me back from the brink of something much worse.…
