Last year I dieted doing Atkins and lost 15 lbs. Now I have gained it all back. Now I can no longer fit into my summer clothes, and have a huge waist and stomach. I am 5'2 and weigh 145 lbs and I am 63 years old. I was always thin, but gained the weight once I hit menopause. I have also been taking an antidepressant for several years which I am told causes carb cravings. I can do fine during the day, I eat yogurt and granola for breakfast, a turkey sandwich for lunch, fruit for snacks. Then just vegies and meat for dinner. This has me starving by 8:00 pm. I have no self control and crave chocolate pudding and ice cream. Anything chocolate. I have never exercised but I am trying to walk at least 30 minutes a day. What should I do differently?
2007-02-18 06:04:55 · 8 answers · asked by romeoshannon 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
HELLO
SORRY to hear you are having trouble like millions of women did you know that antidepressant put weight on and do you take hormones for menopause if so they put weight on too
I have notice all the foods you eat they sound good for you but yes we have to stay away from all the good food that are sweet and yummy HA HA! BUT I notice you didn't mention what you drink?----if your a coffee drinker drink it black and you need to drink plenty I mean plenty of WATER
put a slice of lemon in it--stay away from all pop and drink a low fat glass of milk or tomato juice grapefruit juice before you go to bed
SO AT EIGHT O'CLOCK when you feel like you are starving just drink you will be amaze how full you will feel
2007-02-18 06:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by darlene l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are doing all the right things. Increase the walking by 10 minutes each day - I have and am up to a v.v.v fast pace for 1 hour.
I know what you mean about the cravings at night. I cannot put the finger on that one either. I don't really want anything, but want something. I am not a sweet eater.
Lately, I found that eating 2 apples around that time really helps.
According to experts, it is suggested that we not eat anything after 7 p.m. I can't do this and think the apples are okay.
Good luck.
2007-02-18 06:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can sympathize with wanting to eat late at night. My suggestion would be too just add a small meal during the day, and then thereby make your actual dinner anywhere from 7:30pm-8:30pm.
As long as you are eating small healthy meals throughout the day, you shouldn't suffer from hunger pangs eating dinner later, and you won't gain extra weight.
It's great that you're walking 30 minutes each day, keep it up!
2007-02-18 06:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by jrodbendi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atkins screwed you up.
Eat more vegetables. They are very low calorie and low carb.
Also, when you walk, do you sweat? That will definitely cause you to burn fat. Make sure your heart rate is elevated for at least 20 minutes of the walk.
2007-02-18 06:16:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-18 06:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chew gum. your brain will think its food and you will get full.Also sometimes when you think your hungry you are actually thirsty. drink some water.
2007-02-18 06:10:00 · answer #6 · answered by wakesttr2 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOUR EVENING MEAL CONTAINS FIBER. FIBER CAUSES YOU TO FEEL FULL AND LESS HUNGRY.
2007-02-18 06:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get depressed you wont feel like eating any more
2007-02-18 06:13:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋