Not In Vain
For the last three or four weeks, I have been working diligently to lose more weight. However, it seems like my efforts have been fruitless. Weigh-in was this morning, and I gained .4 lbs. Last week, I lost .4 lbs. Week before that I gained .4 lbs. Also, I found out today that one of the medicines that I used to help control a few MS symptoms cause you to gain weight. With that in mind, I must re-evaluate my workout and nutritional habits. Regardless of what is happening, I can’t give up! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Much peace to you,
P
October 11, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Diet is everything man. I can watch what I eat and know when my weight will go up or maintain the same level. Start there. Good luck!
October 11, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I was also a slave to the almighty scale at one time. My advice to you - put it under the bed, in the closet or in the garbage, but do not, I repeat, DO NOT weigh yourself until you see a change in the way that your clothes fit. Or until you can get into a smaller size. Then pull the scale out. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. If you know that the medication is going to make you gain weight, you’re going to have to change your w/o routine and maybe do your cardio either first thing in the AM or right after weight training. Your glycogen levels (your stored carbs) are lower at these times, making it easier for your body to access and burn stored fat. If you can’t work out at those times, then try about 2 to 2 1/2 hours after a meal so that your blood glucose levels are not so high that all you burn is carbs. You want to be sure you’re also burning fat. Hope this helps and good luck. Stay safe
October 11, 2008 at 6:46 pm
That sucks about the meds… May I ask which one you’re taking? (If you don’t mind, could you reply in a comment so I get a notice?) I can’t recall if I asked which you’re taking and I’m wondering if its what my moms are on.
October 15, 2008 at 4:12 pm
china2u has a point. I have put on some weight but my belt hole needs have not changed! Worey about lard % insted of weight.