OT-Surprises as I mature
I'm still in peri-menopause. Had my hormones checked and I'm still in that range. I just turned 54...
But - I've had some hot flashes that would be mild - last for a few weeks, and go away. I've had night sweats...
Now what I consider a hot flash is when my whole body, including my head is consumed. Most of the time it only reaches my neck. I can honestly say it's only been 1-2X I've had a true one. If this is the way it continues, I'll survive it, but not holding my breath.
I always was cold - even at 220 lbs. Cold hands, cold feet...
I'm having an awful time with eating. I know I have to get back on to the plan, but it seems the harder I try, the harder I fall. Not sure what to do about it....
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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I know the other day at work, my friend Kelly was looking at me asking if I was okay. I felt hot all over and my scalp was sweating. I guess my face turned beet red.
I have been doing really well with the carbs, the first 3 days are the worst. I went back to an Atkins recommendation to supplement with glutamine. I am taking 2 500mg tablets before meals to help with the cravings. I am thinking about stopping now since the pms is over and my cravings seem more manageable.
Oh the joys of being a woman!
I feel your pain Jody!
Maria....I have never heard of glutamine.....that can help with carb cravings? I actually do okay with the carbs (most of the time) but I REALLY struggle with hunger....often! I take prilosec which helps some and drink a lot but I so wish I didnt experience such severe hunger. Gonna research glutamine....
Jennifer
Glutamine doesn't help with hunger but it seems to help with cravings. I really got into some bad habits with white carbs and it seem to help me get through the first couple weeks by taking the edge off.
I seem to find with hunger, I really had to get back to basics after regaining 26 pounds. Ouch, hard to admit, but it is what it is.
I really need to stick with solid protein and then some vegetables. I wait atleast 45 to 60 minutes after a meal to start drinking. I find things like yogurt, chili that I love, soups, and cottage cheese do not seem to keep me full long enough.
