Comments for Weight Loss Blog - Weight Loss Center http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog Weight-Loss-Center.net is thrilled to bring you the new and improved Weight Loss Blog! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:08:36 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Managing Weight Loss after a Hysterectomy by isabella http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/2009/08/managing-weight-loss-after-hysterectomy/comment-page-1/#comment-17661 isabella Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:08:36 +0000 http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/?p=672#comment-17661 Ladies, After 20 years of endometriosis, I had a total hystorectomy 15 years ago. It did put me into immediate menopause, and since hormone therapy raised my blood pressure to 190 from 110, I refused to take hormones. I do take DHEA, white willow bark, and yam, which helps with hot flashes, and night sweats. I have had not loss of sexual desire, but rather the relief of PMS and endless pain, left me free to finally have a life without worrying about symptoms. However, I now find it extremely difficult to lose weight. I gained 20 pounds after my hysterectomy, even though I joined a gym within two months and did strenuous aerobic weight lifting. I finally lost 30 pounds by using Atkins induction, followed by a modified Atkins with less then 20 grams of carbs per day. I successfully kept the weight off for 13 years, but was at a 1000-1500 calorie a day diet, with restricted carbs and no sugar. I am easily able to stay on very healthy diets and exercise frequently, but agree that it is almost impossible to lose weight after a hysterectomy. Good luck to all of you out there, I am glad I read this, because recently I began suspecting that the difficulty in weight loss might be connected. I just started a low fat, low carb diet, but find I must keep it under 1200 calories a day!! I work out 5-6 hours a week as well. I am losing inches slowly, but not major weight (2 pounds in a month). It is incouraging to know other women share the same saga! Ladies,
After 20 years of endometriosis, I had a total hystorectomy 15 years ago. It did put me into immediate menopause, and since hormone therapy raised my blood pressure to 190 from 110, I refused to take hormones. I do take DHEA, white willow bark, and yam, which helps with hot flashes, and night sweats.

I have had not loss of sexual desire, but rather the relief of PMS and endless pain, left me free to finally have a life without worrying about symptoms.

However, I now find it extremely difficult to lose weight. I gained 20 pounds after my hysterectomy, even though I joined a gym within two months and did strenuous aerobic weight lifting. I finally lost 30 pounds by using Atkins induction, followed by a modified Atkins with less then 20 grams of carbs per day. I successfully kept the weight off for 13 years, but was at a 1000-1500 calorie a day diet, with restricted carbs and no sugar.
I am easily able to stay on very healthy diets and exercise frequently, but agree that it is almost impossible to lose weight after a hysterectomy. Good luck to all of you out there, I am glad I read this, because recently I began suspecting that the difficulty in weight loss might be connected.

I just started a low fat, low carb diet, but find I must keep it under 1200 calories a day!! I work out 5-6 hours a week as well.
I am losing inches slowly, but not major weight (2 pounds in a month). It is incouraging to know other women share the same saga!

]]> Comment on The Baby Food Diet by Greta http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/2009/06/baby-food-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-17659 Greta Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:08:04 +0000 http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/?p=532#comment-17659 karyn, please can you let me know in what way you followed the diet? Did you substitute the baby food for meals? or just snacks? or everything? I would love to loose 30 pounds Thanks! karyn, please can you let me know in what way you followed the diet?
Did you substitute the baby food for meals? or just snacks? or everything?
I would love to loose 30 pounds
Thanks!

]]> Comment on Gaining Weight when Dieting by Guinea Piggy http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/2009/04/gaining-weight-when-dieting/comment-page-1/#comment-17472 Guinea Piggy Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:22:27 +0000 http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/?p=353#comment-17472 I am thrilled that you found this post motivating. Losing 78 lbs is a huge accomplishment - congratulations! Keep up the great work. As you lose more weight and get closer to your ideal body weight you will likely have more weeks where you don't lose very much or you gain. Don't let this discourage you. Keep up with what you've been doing and stay positive. You can do it! I am thrilled that you found this post motivating. Losing 78 lbs is a huge accomplishment – congratulations! Keep up the great work. As you lose more weight and get closer to your ideal body weight you will likely have more weeks where you don’t lose very much or you gain. Don’t let this discourage you. Keep up with what you’ve been doing and stay positive. You can do it!

]]> Comment on Gaining Weight when Dieting by Betzi Fuentes http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/2009/04/gaining-weight-when-dieting/comment-page-1/#comment-17466 Betzi Fuentes Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:53:40 +0000 http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/?p=353#comment-17466 Thank you so much. I was looking all over for some motivation as I have gained for the first time since Oct on weekly weigh-ins. My first thought was going to get a blizzard from Dairy Queen but was able to fight it! I have lost 78 lbs so far and have a ways to go and need all the support I can get! Thanks! Thank you so much. I was looking all over for some motivation as I have gained for the first time since Oct on weekly weigh-ins. My first thought was going to get a blizzard from Dairy Queen but was able to fight it! I have lost 78 lbs so far and have a ways to go and need all the support I can get! Thanks!

]]> Comment on How Fiber Helps Weight Loss by Jennelle http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/2009/03/how-fiber-helps-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-17414 Jennelle Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:31:59 +0000 http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/?p=333#comment-17414 I've noticed a substantial difference in my weight loss when taking fiber. I try to eat foods high in fiber but I also take a fiber supplement. I believe that fiber is crucial to weight loss and since it is an important part of any diet, why not make sure you're getting the fiber required. I’ve noticed a substantial difference in my weight loss when taking fiber. I try to eat foods high in fiber but I also take a fiber supplement. I believe that fiber is crucial to weight loss and since it is an important part of any diet, why not make sure you’re getting the fiber required.

]]> Comment on Managing Weight Loss after a Hysterectomy by Julie http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/2009/08/managing-weight-loss-after-hysterectomy/comment-page-1/#comment-17184 Julie Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:54:58 +0000 http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/?p=672#comment-17184 Hello Ladies~ I am six weeks post laperoscopic hysterectomy. Although I have kept my ovaries, I wonder from time to time if h=it has put me into early menopause. Prior to my surgery I was having night sweats and had a few post op as well. I am only 36, so TOO young for this to happen naturally. I am still wondering if I made the right choice. I have had a rather emotional few days, feeling sad about where I am at- hence what led me to this site. Although I have not gained much "weight" maybe just a few 3 or 4 pounds, that is not what bothers me the most. It is how things are fitting me. I am not that big, and have been in the same size for 4 or 5 years (after dropping a good 25 pounds). Suddenly post op, my pants are snug in the waist, my abdominal area is swollen and my pants are snug in the hips and thighs. It is just heart breaking! My eating habits have not changed, I am no more sedentary. I went back to work 7 days post op. I just am SO discouraged! I just wonder if the pain and the excess bleeding would have been worth keeping up with rather than this blow to my self esteem. I refuse to buy new clothes- yet my clothes are snug. AGH, it is just so difficult. :( Hello Ladies~
I am six weeks post laperoscopic hysterectomy. Although I have kept my ovaries, I wonder from time to time if h=it has put me into early menopause. Prior to my surgery I was having night sweats and had a few post op as well. I am only 36, so TOO young for this to happen naturally.

I am still wondering if I made the right choice. I have had a rather emotional few days, feeling sad about where I am at- hence what led me to this site. Although I have not gained much “weight” maybe just a few 3 or 4 pounds, that is not what bothers me the most. It is how things are fitting me. I am not that big, and have been in the same size for 4 or 5 years (after dropping a good 25 pounds). Suddenly post op, my pants are snug in the waist, my abdominal area is swollen and my pants are snug in the hips and thighs. It is just heart breaking! My eating habits have not changed, I am no more sedentary. I went back to work 7 days post op. I just am SO discouraged!

I just wonder if the pain and the excess bleeding would have been worth keeping up with rather than this blow to my self esteem. I refuse to buy new clothes- yet my clothes are snug. AGH, it is just so difficult.
:(

]]> Comment on Managing Weight Loss after a Hysterectomy by Sam http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/2009/08/managing-weight-loss-after-hysterectomy/comment-page-1/#comment-17159 Sam Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:53:17 +0000 http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/?p=672#comment-17159 Hi I am still in my recovery process, 3 weeks post op. I have felt absolutely fine. In the first 2 weeks i lost 5lb and have put 2lb of that back on. My stomach is still quite swollen though and hope this will eventually go down, the scar is very neat and in my bikini line. I have started doing some walking on my tread mill now, 15 mins a day, and do feel better for it,although the more excersise you do the more your belly swells if you are still in the recovery process, so you need to be careful not to do too much too soon (I wish i could listen to my own advice!) I am worried about the weight gain, as some of the stories you read are terrible, but so far so good!!! Hi

I am still in my recovery process, 3 weeks post op. I have felt absolutely fine. In the first 2 weeks i lost 5lb and have put 2lb of that back on. My stomach is still quite swollen though and hope this will eventually go down, the scar is very neat and in my bikini line.

I have started doing some walking on my tread mill now, 15 mins a day, and do feel better for it,although the more excersise you do the more your belly swells if you are still in the recovery process, so you need to be careful not to do too much too soon (I wish i could listen to my own advice!)

I am worried about the weight gain, as some of the stories you read are terrible, but so far so good!!!

]]> Comment on Managing Weight Loss after a Hysterectomy by Sally http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/2009/08/managing-weight-loss-after-hysterectomy/comment-page-1/#comment-16831 Sally Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:02:49 +0000 http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/?p=672#comment-16831 Hello survivors! I finally had my SIXTH and final surgery for endometriosis at age 41 in Sept of 2008. I was left with one ovary that promptly quit working. I am on Bio-identical hormones, Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and DHEA. I cannot get them regulated at all-my hormones are all over the board. I do a very limited diet (no sugar, few carbs and lots of veggies and alternative grains and organic meats) mostly for digestive issues. ANYWAY... I was a size 4 and within the last 3 months have gained enough weight to have my size 7's be snug!! I cannot figure this out... I even started working out again... as I have not for many years...skinny but flabby - that was me. The weight gain is primarily my midsection... I feel bloated all of the time. I too, question whether the hysterctomy was a good idea...but, what's done is done. I exchanged some problems for new one I suppose... I'd appreciate any advice that you all may have on how to combat the weight, hormone issues. Hello survivors! I finally had my SIXTH and final surgery for endometriosis at age 41 in Sept of 2008. I was left with one ovary that promptly quit working. I am on Bio-identical hormones, Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and DHEA. I cannot get them regulated at all-my hormones are all over the board. I do a very limited diet (no sugar, few carbs and lots of veggies and alternative grains and organic meats) mostly for digestive issues. ANYWAY… I was a size 4 and within the last 3 months have gained enough weight to have my size 7’s be snug!! I cannot figure this out… I even started working out again… as I have not for many years…skinny but flabby – that was me. The weight gain is primarily my midsection… I feel bloated all of the time. I too, question whether the hysterctomy was a good idea…but, what’s done is done. I exchanged some problems for new one I suppose… I’d appreciate any advice that you all may have on how to combat the weight, hormone issues.

]]> Comment on The Baby Food Diet by lauren http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/2009/06/baby-food-diet/comment-page-1/#comment-16803 lauren Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:15:13 +0000 http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/?p=532#comment-16803 karyn, can you let me know in what way you followed the diet? Did you substitute the baby food for meals? or just snacks? or everything? Very very curious, as I would love 35-40 pounds! Thanks! karyn, can you let me know in what way you followed the diet?
Did you substitute the baby food for meals? or just snacks? or everything?
Very very curious, as I would love 35-40 pounds!
Thanks!

]]> Comment on Best Aphrodisiac Diet Foods by Medical Articles Online http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/2010/02/best-aphrodisiac-diet-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-16766 Medical Articles Online Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:40:41 +0000 http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-blog/?p=1100#comment-16766 Honey and avacados are by far my favorite in terms of aphrodisiacs. But on the other hand, I love to mix in some honey with melted dark chocolate for smell and flavor. Honey and avacados are by far my favorite in terms of aphrodisiacs. But on the other hand, I love to mix in some honey with melted dark chocolate for smell and flavor.

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