Posted by ramsea on July 12, 2004, at 3:30:00
In reply to Re: WEIGHT GAIN AND THESE MEDS!!, posted by Caper on July 11, 2004, at 21:36:01
Even though you are probably too young for the menopause one of the best explanations of weight gain that comes even with dieting and exercise is in a book called "Getting throught the Menopause Without Weight Gain".
The title I've written may not be absolutely correct, I can check if you're interested. But the explanation of how fat cells can be activated and fill up even when eating tons of salad is truly interesting.
And coz these psychotropics have given me hell and done exactly what you describe, driving me even more mad (Lol) I was so helped by her positive approach, plus the scientific and very plausible explanations of metabolic/muscular/hormonal reasons.
Meds SEs may simulate some of the same bodily conditions as menopause, something quite similar, affecting our hormones/muscles/metabolism. I know my hormones have been affected by my meds and so has my weight. I gained and don't lose easily despite rigorous exercise and careful dieting.
No more diets. Lots of exercise.
And lots of small meals a day, no ordinary meals, coz that stretches stomach and activates fat cells. That's a nutshell description, better to see the book.
You aren't alone in this quagmire. And I certainly BELIEVE you when you say you are dieting and exercising more than ever and still gaining. It's a cruel business but it does indeed happen. Ignorant people need to be ignored or put int their place gently and surely. One of my favorite returns is, "I didn't know you cared so much for me that you keep track of my weight. Do you also keep track of my bowel movements?"
If that's too crass for you, try something you can say that is a little funny and also says, back off. Or if funny isn't your style, how about, "Sorry, I'm not in the mood to talk about my weight. If you want to set up a time we can talk about yours?" Or just "Look, I'm very busy right now. Is there anything else?" Hope you get support for this.
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