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The Definition of Insanity

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over again and expecting different results. Well, that is what I am doing.

I eat mostly fruits and veggies, usually raw, I exercise at least six days a week, I park away from the store, I walk on my lunch break. I do everything I'm supposed to yet nothing changes. I've been stuck with this 10 pound weight loss since June. Clothes I wore last week fit better than they do now. I am getting sick of eating all these fruits and veggies. I have never had much of a sweet tooth and having most of my diet consisting of fruit and veggies is getting to me. Sure, it's healthy, but nothing is changing. In fact, instead of exercise getting easier it's getting harder. I feel like I was away for a time, but wasn't. I didn't do much on Saturday, but that's it. One day shouldn't make a difference. Seriously, why am I doing this to myself if it isn't making a difference? The only thing that seems to have made a difference is going gluten free.

I just don't get it. This is the first time I thought I could actually lose weight and be healthy. I'm getting nowhere. The carb cravings are back and my energy is going down. Then again 2 out of the past 3 nights I slept on the couch so I didn't get a lot of sleep. I even came home from work on Monday and took a 2 hour nap before my husband woke me up. Last night I slept ok and was optimistic this morning. That didn't last. I just keep hoping for a better tomorrow, but it doesn't seem to be happening.
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FITKITTYMAMA 8/9/2012 9:30PM

    I agree with the other posters about making sure that you are getting enough of the right kinds of carbs and protein. Eating fruits and veggies is definitely healthy, but balance is important. Your body needs the right fuel to function properly, and if its not getting it, that could account for your tiredness and your workouts getting more difficult. Try mixing things up a bit to see if that helps.

If this isn't the problem, consider having some blood tests done to see if its a medical issue... anemia can cause fatigue, thyroid issues can cause both fatigue and difficulty with weight loss.

Don't give up! I know how difficult it can be when you are exercising and eating well and get nowhere, but it will happen!

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67YKCEB 8/9/2012 7:07PM

    When I starting having food problems I ate the same thing for months before I started trying new things. Look at recipes, magazines, the internet. Start eating you food differently... even if it's the same food just fixed differently will help. You need change. It will help, I promise!
Change up your exercise, do something different. Your just in a slump, we all go through it. Just don't quit or give up. it is worth it, and you can do this.

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LADYVOLSFAN1954 8/9/2012 2:39PM

    Are you getting enough carbs - the good ones? They provide your energy. I say moderation in all things. The scales are a lot of people's worst enemy. They don't go down and people get disillusioned. I am one of those because I have to weigh daily because of fluid retention and heart problems in my family. I try not to let the scales dictate whether I'm winning my war or not. You mention that your clothes are fitting better - that is a non-scale victory. Make sure you're getting properly hydrated. Don't overdo the exercise either. There could be a number of issues that you haven't thought about too. Keep a good journal of your days/nights for a while and see if you notice a pattern. There could be problems you've not considered that are causing sleep problems. One of mine is this heat we're having - even though I have central air conditioning I still have problems sleeping because of it. Could it be something at your job that has caused problems that may subconsciously been bothering you at night?
I hope you can narrow the problem down and get it resolved quickly. Good luck.
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SWIMLOVER 8/9/2012 5:50AM

  Also, I know you are Gluten-Free but that does not mean no carbs. Are you eating healthy carbs like brown rice, millet, polenta, buckwheat (which is actually gluten-free?
Make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Also, don't overdo on the exercise. Too much exercise daily is not good either. 30 to 60 minutes are good. Please do not GIVE UP! We are all in this Healthy Journey together! emoticon and emoticon Please take one day and one step at a time!

GOD BLESS!
Louise

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1STATEOFDENIAL 8/9/2012 4:46AM

    There are so many factors involved here. Are you making too many changes at once? If so, your body could be physically rebelling. Are you missing some nutrients in your diet? If you're missing out on some vital vitamins and minerals or macronutrients your body won't function the way you want it to and it can cause you to feel depressed. Changing up your foods instead of eating the same things every day will help. Try some different meats, new fruits and veggies, and make sure you have lots of different colors! Lack of sleep is also problematic, as is low quality sleep. Check in with your sleep habits and see if there's anything you can change to get better quality sleep. Of course you might have picked up a virus and are getting sick or the stresses in your life are taking a serious toll right now.

Whatever it is, good luck figuring it out. It may take some work to narrow down what is causing the issue(s), but once you do it will give you a chance to correct it.

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