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Burton
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 Posted - 10/02/2004 : 20:33:05
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Since recovering from TMS about two years ago, that is to say getting rid of any neck/shoulder/back symptoms, I've gained about ten pounds. I have returned to excersising and am more active now than I've ever been in my life. I walk about 2 miles each day M-F and take a "spinning" class at my gym 2-3 times a week, this is 50 minutes of high intensity aerobic work that they say burns about 500 calories ea. session.
I watch what I eat, I don't diet per se but watch portions and try to eat a balanced diet. I make a conscious effort to stop eating before I feel completely full. Yet I've developed this spare tire that won't budge. I'm in good shape but I've got this belly all of a sudden. I am 34 going on 35 so maybe it's "just age" but maybe it's not. Anyone experience a similar situation after getting better? |
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menvert
Australia
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Posted - 10/03/2004 : 00:46:01
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| Interesting thought. It is entirely possible that your brain can modify your metabolism... especially if for you in particular it would create significant distraction.. and if it's something you been focusing on a lot lately then maybe it is just another form of TMS. The brain is very crafty trying to decide what it might get away with without you catching on. |
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Suz
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Posted - 10/03/2004 : 06:25:54
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Burton,
Very interesting you say that - ever since I got the Sarno diagnosis I have put on about 8 pounds. I have been really strict on my diet and eat virtually no grains or sugar. I have been exercising for the first time in years because now I only have sporadic back pain - it gets better all the time. I was on steroids for two months so I always thought that was why I gained but I am not sure. My naturopathic doctor said I am not reacting to insulin properly and he put me on 200 mg of lipoic acid twice a day - he gives it to his diabetic patients. I am finally seeing some results. I seem to be very sensitive to sugar suddenly. I am wondering if my body is manipulating my insulin response. I have always been a little obsessed with my figure and hate putting on weight - so this is a very good attention holder for me.
At this point, nothing surprises me any more. My brain can go for anything! |
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Burton
USA
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Posted - 10/03/2004 : 12:48:28
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Suz,
Thank you for your post. Ironically, I seem to be less sensitive to sugar since becoming TMS aware. I used to have what I thought was hypoglycemia to the point where if I ate simple carbohydrates without an accompanying protein would feel ill. I still don't like overly sweet things but don't react to simple carbs that way since reading MBP.
I don't know what to think about this "gut" I've developed. If it were an equivalent, it would be a very effective one since I've been, like any woman in our society, obsessed with being an ideal weight/shape at least since the age of 11. In my pre-TMS past, I did have periods of rapid weight gain that coincided with periods of high stress or unhappiness BUT the major difference was that it was temporary and responded to increased excercise levels.
It may be that I'm eating more than I think, in the future I'll try tracking my intake with a notepad. And I think I will also try the lipoic acid. Thanks for the tip! |
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menvert
Australia
133 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2004 : 19:53:52
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Am not sure this is relevant, off topic or even accurate....
But going onto a somewhat controlled diet from an uncontrolled diet. Isn't this known to be likely to lower your metabolism? Also theoretically increased exercise may lower your metabolism in order to make your food you consume better match your energy spent in exercising? not my area of expertise tho. Seeing as for me it's a battle to actually put on weight. |
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Laura
USA
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Posted - 10/03/2004 : 20:49:13
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Burton,
I'm going through the same thing as you are. I exercise (or did up until a week ago when I broke my toe - ouch!) two hours per day at the health club, and when I'm not there I'm walking my dog at least five miles. Sometimes I walk her again at night a couple more miles. I don't eat sweets very much and try to maintain even sugar levels throughout the day due to hypoglycemia (TMS!). It doesn't matter what I do, my weight just seems to go up. I am 45 years old. When I was in my 20's, I weighed about 120. In my 30's, I was about 130. When I was about 43 my weight started creeping up and now I weigh 145. If this pattern continues, I'm thinking my 50's are going to have me top the scale at 150 pounds -- not good! Have you ever read Louise Hay's book "Heal Your Life?" Not sure if you are into the new age thing or not but if you are open to it, read what she says on weight gain. I think she says something to the effect of "going on a diet from negative thoughts is the best diet I know." She believes that are thoughts control our weight. Your comments reminded me of that so just thought I'd throw it out there.
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slowed down metabolism = tms?
