Wed, Jul-16-03, 11:28
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Senior Member
Posts: 281
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Plan: atkins (testing hf/mp)
Stats: 157/143.2/137
BF:why i oughta...
Progress: 69%
Location: Central Coast/California
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Water Retention--how to get rid of it?
I've been stalled for about 8 weeks, and in the last two weeks, have GAINED 4 pounds. I lost about 6 pounds in the first two weeks, and four pounds in the 4 weeks after that. Now I'm up to 143 again. I've convinced myself it's only water because I can't get my ring off in the morning and my hands feel puffy. This is not a TOM issue. The only thing I've changed recently, was add lemon slices to my water, because lemon is supposed to be a natural diuretic. I've also switched to Nu-Salt salt substitute.
Although I'm no longer on Induction per se, I still eat less than 30 carbs a day, drink the required amount of water, and have only added berries, nuts, and yogurt to the induction list. I cut pepperoni out (one of my favorites!) thinking the salt might be causing me to retain water. So far no change. My clothes are tight again ARG! I get my exercise by giving an hour masage each day, walking or riding my bike to the store 1 mile, playing racquetball, or Yoga/Pilates 2x per week. Should I switch to another plan that would work better for me?
Typical Day:
Breakfast: scrambled eggs with spinach, zuchinni, mushroom and garlic and parmesan cheese. Two slices of bacon. Decaf coffee with 1 TBSP cream.
Lunch: 1/2 c. full fat plain yogurt with 4-5 strawberries, a few walnuts, and one packet of splenda.
Snack: Iced Decaf and a protein bar (atkins) or some (8 or so) macademia nuts or a deviled egg.
Dinner: Chicken (sauteed in olive oil and garlic) or pork or beef, asparagus or brocolli, salad greens with red pepper, jicama, & sprouts.
Snack: Boiled egg or egg pancacke with sugar-free syrup.
My calories run about 1500. My fat is usually about 65%, protein is 30% and carbs 5%.
Any suggestions (rather than "me too!" posts) would be greatly appreciated.
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