Obesity Support Group

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LiliannB 09/14/2010

Hello all,

I am new here, just joined this evening and starting to like it here and offer and recieving support.

I am not new to dieting/weight loss, had some success in the past with Richard Simmons deal a meal and Slim Fast.

Am 43, 396, which am dealing with water retention, am a daily weigher and always losing about 30 Lbs and gained it back...pluss more. when my food choices are unhealthy. I'm a compulsive overeater.

Looking forward on making friends and win this battle once and for all.

Liliann,
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deleted_user 09/14/2010

Hi LiliannB looking forward to getting to know you and welcome to the group!!!!!! Are you watching your salt intake? I would just suggest drinking lots of water I drink about a gallon daily and staying away from frozen meal, and extra salt in your diet. I also recently found out that asparagus helps remove salt from your body so maybe eat some of that...... Walking and working out will take salt off of you. Good luck and hope I was of a little help. Hugs Denise

LiliannB 09/15/2010

Thank you,Denise for the welcome and input. I drink 64 oz of water daily and need to do some of my fitness video. Thank you. :)

Liliann

deleted_user 09/17/2010

I am new here too. I just joined about 15 minutes ago. Richard Simmons is the only workout I can do. I don't know why, but he is the only one who can motivate me.

I am 40 and deal with water retention severely. I have been taking a high blood pressure medication that is mixed with a water pill for over a year now. I was doing great a year ago, but I have been feeling down quite a bit lately. I gained back what I lost, and then some...... :-(. I am an emotional eater.

I try so hard to lose the weight, but for some reason I just can't.

I hope to make some friends here as well.

deleted_user 09/18/2010

It does sound like you need to drink more water. I know it sounds silly to drink water when you retain water but that is what my doctor told me to do. And it does work but you want to check with your doctor first because you can overload on water. Also in the past I was feeling really down and no energy and after a blood test it was found I was dehydrated. After drinking more water I started feeling well again. So please see your doctor if yu haven't and get a blood test. See what he'she says about you retention of water.
Exercise will also help
Welcome to the group to the two of you that are new.

LiliannB 09/18/2010

OceanDream.. Welcome! I am a week new here and I adore doing Richard Simmons videos, have not started yet, but hoping I will do one of his video tonight. Hang in there, I take pressure meds and one of them is a few % water pill. I will see my new medical doctor this month and hoping she will help me.

Kathy.. Thanks for the welcome!

deleted_user 09/22/2010

Welcome and good luck!

deleted_user 09/22/2010

Hi Lilian i sugest a personal trainer they can help with your foods choices and keep motived also Richard Simmons are the only videos they are lots goods videos than can help good luck

LivingWater 09/26/2010

Since I'm older and my heart pumps less efficiently, I retain water. I drink a lot and avoid table salt, but there's so much sodium already in most processed foods!

Carbohydrates tend to make us retain water also. Try increasing your protein intake and reducing carbs--but don't elminate them entirely.

Good luck and best wishes.

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