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Now that I'm older and wiser, I don't bother with light beer. But honestly, when I was drinking light beer, I found Milwaukee's Best Lite to be wayyyy better than some of the more well-known light beers, which I think I saw mentioned above somewhere. That said, I'd rather have one bottle of the good stuff (I prefer dark…
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I myself almost faint every time I stand up (my docs know about it); my advice to you is to go to the doc just because there can be SO MANY reasons this is happening to you. And that's not to scare you--that's simply to urge you to please see your doc. The most common cause for this is low blood pressure, but you want to…
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OP, I honestly think you should look into body re-composition as some of the others have mentioned. Before my health got bad and I gained weight, my BMI was also 18. I ate enough calories, but I had a very active life and burned it all off. If I was ever at that weight again, knowing what I know now, I would start lifting…
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I have experience in both having high cholesterol and lowering cholesterol and also experimentation in fiber. (It's a semi-long story.) The short of it is: saturated fats are the main dietary cause of high cholesterol. Some people say sugar plays a factor, but when I had it at age 7, it's because I was going through a…
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Since you've lost 30lbs in only 8 months in the past, it sounds like if you choose to stick to your calorie goals, you will be able to take the 5 extra pounds off very quickly. And that's just it. Logically, you know that you will lose the weight if you stick to your calorie deficit goals. So you have to decide: Will you…
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A resting heart rate under 100 is considered "normal", but a resting heart rate of 95 isn't ideal--just "acceptable", and it is higher than a lot of docs would like it to be. Definitely talk to your doctor!! I was diagnosed with tachycardia at the age of 15 after going into a dead faint while walking down the street.…
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You will have to open your food diary for more detailed advice, but in general you will find most people here don't believe in "bad foods" or "bad chemicals" in food. And there's reason for that; a lot of the chemicals people fear in processed foods aren't as bad as they sound; conversely, there are some things that are…
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Your medical doctor should run blood tests, check liver, thyroid, etc. Have you had any other symptoms, like hair loss? If they give you a clean bill of health, talk to your gyno. They can run different blood tests and check for other causes. Also, remember: the only way you can be 100% sure you're not pregnant is…
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I know in this thread people have mentioned odd numbers are juniors sizes (which true) and even numbers are "women's sizes"--that's incorrect. The standard size for females is called "misses" (I majored in fashion) and the distinction is important because "women's" is often synonymous with plus sizes, and you are not a…
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tl;dr: While this may not be the right diet for you, keep up with your doctor's advice until you find another professional expert (ideally a nutritionist who has had success helping people on steroids lose weight safely). People on steroids need less carbs than the general population because they don't process them right;…
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OP, I wish I had seen your post months ago. I would've saved myself some grief. I have had some weeks were I lose 3 + lbs and then some weeks where I lose no weight...and my diet is extremely consistent. So, I was wondering what was up. With me, I think hormones are a huge factor, retaining water weight at certain times of…
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Doug, Diabetes itself will make you very tired. I have a young female relative--only 25 and only 10lbs overweight--who has full-blown type 2 diabetes. I'm trying to convince her to track on MFP, but she hasn't yet and one can see her just nod off all the time due to her uncontrolled diabetes. You may find that after your…
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Congratulations!!! There are always going to be people not excited (enough) about our victories, because they can't understand that these are victories. I was 287lbs at my highest weight. When I got down to 250, there were those who, instead of encouraging me, basically opined I still needed to lose another 100. Which, of…
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It is vital to discard the cooking water after cooking lima beans because the cooking process is what removes the cyanide. Kidney beans are also rendered nontoxic by the cooking process.(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/04/foods-that-could-kill-you_n_4039765.html) (There are other vegetables that you must discard the…
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On days when I'm eating mostly food at home (mix of packaged and fresh whole foods), I get about the MFP recommended 2300. That was never on purpose--it just turned out that way. Last time I had a blood test to check for sodium, it was actually low. (I often feel dizzy when I stand, so the doc I guess thought it was…
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Potatoes (the regular kind, not the sweet kind) and beans (like kidney beans, white beans, etc) have the texture of fur. I only eat fries/chips that are crispy enough to hide the potato-y texture. The only beans I like are like chickpeas and lentils because they haven't got that furry texture. Mayo always made me gag as a…
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Talk to your doctor. I cannot stress this enough. I know people who have died both from too little or too much potassium. When I was in the ER a few months ago, mine was low and I wasn't even having cramps. I was told when you do have cramps, it's quite low. I'm not trying to be a fear-monger, but I lost my own mother who…
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By GERD started acting up bad after returning to MFP in September. I tried pretty much all of the usual proton-pump inhibitors and out of the common ones, omperazole worked best for me personally, but I also believe different ones work better for different people, so try a few out (under doctor's supervision, of course). I…
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I agree with those who said lower your weekly goal to .5-1lb. I did that about 9 months ago and it helped. When I had my goal set for 1.5lbs per week, I was losing weight TOO fast. You want to lose slowly as it is A.) more sustainable and B.) less likely to make your skin sag. Also, it seems like losing .5 to 1lb is more…
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tl;dr: You should really see a doctor. Have you had any pain in your abdomen where the swelling is? Regardless, you should see a doctor any time your stomach is so swollen it worries you; especially if it's just PART of your abdomen. It could be a hernia. They don't always hurt people. Some people don't even know they have…
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Getting too much potassium is actually quite dangerous, and supplements generally aren't recommended unless you have a diagnosed deficiency and you've been recommended to take them by your healthcare provider. I've actually had potassium that is too low and potassium that is too high at different points in life. BOTH can…
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I agree that it's important to test thyroid or any other medical reasons to see why you're not losing weight at the right rate. Also, maybe you're taking some medication that could prevent weight loss. In my personal experience, medical reasons (illness, medication, malfunctioning body systems) are the only reason why the…
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OP, are you on steroids such as prednisone for your Crohn's? I have lupus, which is also an autoimmune disorder treated with steroids. I was underweight before I started the steroids despite eating A LOT (I'm talking sometimes 3000 calories a day). On steroids, I gained 150lbs even though I cut wayyyy back on my food in…
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If you're going to drink water, you need sodium. Most people who get the too much water, too low sodium thing are athletes who run marathons and drink plain water to re-hydrate without any salt. It doesn't usually happen to everyday people. However, if you drink an extraordinary amount of water, or if you've been doing…
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I agree with all this. I'll use my history as an example. All my weight gain is due to the steroids I have to take for lupus. And I can say with 100% conviction that it is NOT always calories in/calories out. There are sometimes extenuating circumstances which makes that simple formula simply not work. The first time I…
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Welcome to MFP, Cristiana! I just started back on MFP after taking some time off due to illness. I will be happy to add you! =)
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Rest would probably be a good idea. I feel better when I exercise, but I think I need more of a "fun" type of exercise. Something that doesn't just release endorphins but actually makes me happy. I used to be really into things like softball before the lupus got bad, but now I can't be out in the sun or anything.
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Words cannot describe how inspired I am by reading your story. And seeing this thread came at a time when I needed it the most. Thank you so much for sharing! You've done an amazing job!
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I've had the PCOS diagnosis since I was 12 (I'm now 23). It's been my experience that the OBGYN tells you things like "Eat very few carbs", "only eat whole grain", "don't eat rice", because these are general things to help you lose weight. And what I was told was that losing weight would be the only thing to ease my PCOS…
