Not Again…
Yeah, so, I’ve managed to gain weight and stay at that weight again… I was doing fine for a while, sticking between 114 and 116. Then two weeks after weighing myself at 116, I was 124… then hovering around 120. Not to mention suddenly having a distended lower abdomen, to which no one has a clue as to why. I’ve sought professional medical help via Physician, but this guy just ordered bloodwork and told me to play detective to figure out which foods are making me retain water and having a distended belly. Then I happened to have an appointment with my surgeon for him to check my scars and told him, crying, that I wasn’t happy with the surgery. He was clearly taken by it and started to try to figure out what the deal was. He said some of these problems should go away for the most part (i.e. suddenly more cellulite appearing on my hips, thighs and buttocks) and that my metabolism was still trying to normalize. The only logical explanation he had was that I exercised too much too soon, which I think is total bull. He then wanted to order an ultrasound for my legs and a catscan. We go through all this crap to make sure I’d be able to do those things, only to find out my insurance will only pay after a $500 deductible is met. So I had to cancel those appointments until I change my benefits options.
I’m still awaiting results from my bloodwork. My sister told me she’d forgotten if my thyroid was normal, but still waiting results for lupus and Celiac’s Disease. In the meantime, I’ve gotten rid of protein powder for the most part and have been trying to eat more naturally (ie, mostly egg whites, chicken, fish, minimal amount of sodium possible (no added salt), no more canned tuna, veggies, brown rice and rice cakes). I’ve eliminated quite a bit, including products that my have any kind of "unnatural" sweetener. I’ve also eliminated oatmeal and shredded wheat from my diet, perhaps I’m allergic to gluten.
Not sure what’s suddenly causing this weight gain, water retention, butterfly-type redness across my face, hair loss and distended belly and honestly, I’m tired of being a medical mystery. I just want someone to figure stuff out.
In the meantime, on the weekends, although I still barely meet my caloric requirements, I still manage to self-sabotage with ice cream, because at this point, subconciously I’m thinking what the eff is the effen point? I’ve since had a discussion with myself (this morning actually) and decided to quit being so negative, to sleep more and drink more water and try not to be so anxious all the time. I should give Marcus a call and find out his opinions as well…
And now I’m dealing with a retard here at work… I wish I didn’t have to work with annoying people… specifically an ex I was friends with whom I begged my boss father to give a job to. Undeserving ass…






April 27, 2009 at 8:24 am
First of all, just put the negative people especially the ex in the reare view mirror, in fact you may want to ask your father to undo that favor he did for you and fire his a$$. Second don’t be so hard on yourself. Keep doing what you did to get to your previous weight and just ignore the scale. Third you wight just want to start going organic with all your foods. Its the most natural food out there although its pretty pricey. Most of all Doctor’s don’t want you to be healthy because if you are, he can never make any money, So he and others in his profession will always do and say things to make sure you keep coming back to him. I believe its just a temporary setback that you can come back from. Just keep the faith and you’ll be fine hon.
April 27, 2009 at 8:35 am
Yeah, wish I could… my dad is about ready to fire his a$$ anyway… he’s pretty darn close.
Thanks for the positive comment. It’s just that, I hadn’t had a weight gain like that for years… then I compete and stabilize within a few pounds. After surgery, I gain weight and have a tough time losing and only with the help of my bf’s friend, I was able to lose enough in time for contest in Nov… then I thought my metabolism was fine again, because I stabilized again… then suddenly, weight gain again… It’s just that i wish I knew, you know?
April 27, 2009 at 8:40 am
Yeah. Have you talked to your trainer or a nutritionist at all to see weather they may know what the problem is?