Posts by coffee_cake

you know, i've never really considered whether the dosages were high or not because i haven't been able to talk to others on the medication.

i have noticed that i'm exceptionally thirsty these days. and just for water. i can't stand anything else. i think i expected that, though, because it is a diuretic.

where do you think the line falls between too much water, and just enough?

thanks singing_girl!

wow! 40 pounds! congratulations! that's so wonderful.

and i wasn't told anything about my eating habits, but they have changed dramatically. i never really took that into consideration, as odd as it sounds. i'll have to start plotting out my meals.

thanks very much for the insight ladies. it is much appreciated :o)

from the sounds of it, your body isn't used to having as many nutrients as you're currently providing.

most likely, as you've begun to increase your caloric intake, your body's metabolism is waking back up. you have to imagine a machine that's forced itself to run on very very little fuel for a long time. it is slow and achy, shutting down excess jobs to conserve energy, and is overall less productive than it could be.

once you start adding in more fuel, it starts to perk back up, rejuvinated. it starts revving itself up and starts the other jobs that have been put to rest. suddenly, you're burning through much more energy than you had before.

the initial result, not uncommonly, is weight loss.

i know that given your circumstances, it's not what you're looking for. and i know how hard it is to get those around you to believe that you really are trying. but explain your situation to your trainer and promise him/her that you are, indeed, eating more. try not to push yourself quite as hard at the gym for a little while, and maintain your eating. eventually your body will get used to the level of intake and exercise you're giving it and all will balance out.

don't give up. i'm really excited to hear that some people are actively finding their health again :o)