Disappointed and confused........
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| Wed, 07-19-2006 - 10:13am |
I am so confused as to what is going on with my body right now. I mean seriously I don't know WHY I am so bloated, why my legs are swollen, or why the scale jumped several lbs but I am so disappointed with the scale right now. It has been over 250 again all week despite my trying to drink water and watch what I eat. I know I didn't do well last week, I know I didn't watch/track what I eat but I couldn't POSSIBLY have eaten enough to gain 6 freaking lbs. I am beginning to wonder why I am even bothering if I am going to gain 6 lbs in 1 bad week. Counting up days, and trying to figure out when PMS should hit I figured out that it is WAY too early for PMS to be hitting right now so I shouldn't be all bloated and swollen like this!! I am praying at least 4 or the 6 lbs is water retention and it will go away but right now I am just aggravated with myself, my weight, and so many other things. Anyone got any tips on reducing swelling/bloating? I tried taking some direutics to help but all it did was reduce the swelling enough in my legs I could actually walk on them. And yes I have seen a dr about this problem before, have had this problem since I was a kid and they say I am just one of those women who have these kinds of problems!!
ARRRGGGHHHH, it is so frustrating to finally have been making progress and BOOM in 1 week I am only 4 lbs below where I started 10 weeks ago. Can I just curl up and feel sorry for myself now?? I know I am just have a pity party for myself, but right now I just can't help it!!

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Angela,
It sounds like you have been trying very hard to stay on track. Don't let this one week of mystery bloating sidetrack all the good you have done for yourself already. I would say stick with the water, and trya and sweat it out a little. Or instead of curing up on the couch-where I know I would be tempted to eat browinies, chips, and ice cream- light some candles and take a bath. Think about the pounds you have already lost- it will start working again!! Hang in there.
Kelli
I have already downed 2 bottles of water today and eaten mostly fruits and veggies trying to flush my system. I can't go straight fruits and veggies cuz I tend to get sick when ido stuff like that so, I am just trying to stick MOSTLY to fruits and veggies and see what will happen there. Do this until my official weigh in Friday Morn and go from there!!!
Angela
I know it's so frustrating, but don't give up! Your bloating could be related to the weather. The hotter it is, the more likely you are to retain water, and it's gotten HOT here lately. Also, it could still be related to your cycle. Some women will also experience big fluctuations when they ovulate in addition to when they start, so it may just be that. I have also read that carbs can make you retain water, so if during your bad time you ate more carbs than normal, or if you are eating more than normal now, it may be because of that. Just stick with your plan and hopefully it will be gone soon. Even if it doesn't magically drop away overnight, at least you are still 4-5 lbs lighter than you were 10 weeks ago and not HEAVIER! Hang in there and it will get better!
Staci
Angela
Angela
trust me Kelli, I will not starve myself..LOL I can't physically do that cuz I would be too sick to get outta bed. i can't even do low carb diets cuz they give me the shakes!! I have it figured out where I am staying REALLY low fat/ calorie for a couple days, then the weekend I will eat normal and go from there!! Hoping I can throw my body a curve ball and get it moving again!
Angela
I'm in Missouri. I think the weather's miserable just about everywhere right now! I just saw on MSNBC that Britain had recorded it's hottest July day EVER!
Staci
Well it has flat sure been hotter than he-- here in bama!! Everything is so dry it ain't even funny!
Angela
Good news Good news.....I am back down to 248.6 this morn so hoping with 4 bottles of H2O today I will be back to 246.4 tomorrow, but I won't hold my breath, however my legs are still somewhat swollen so.......Maybe!! I can wish can't I??
I feel so much better right now!!
Angela
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