tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post3159460413631650140..comments2023-12-18T07:52:47.508-05:00Comments on One Mans trip to the Half: No witty title, so this is it.Zeusmeatballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841730555706808620noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-84019765790347422322008-05-15T22:12:00.000-04:002008-05-15T22:12:00.000-04:00Wow, Holly, that was very interesting...thanks for...Wow, Holly, that was very interesting...thanks for the link! Who knew??? I guess that's why they always say to take Midol not Advil when you are PMSing...now I know why!andeelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224564397078342727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-27172583180904859512008-05-15T10:15:00.000-04:002008-05-15T10:15:00.000-04:00C'mon, guys...don't you know that our Zeus won't t...C'mon, guys...don't you know that our Zeus won't take Advil anyway?! He likes that pain! :)<BR/><BR/>Tony....maybe it's just "one of those weeks" b/c I've got the same story this week about the mysterious pound or two showing back up, unwelcomed and undeserved, on the scale. Of course, I, for one, am about to blame it on my approaching TOM (isn't that such a handy thing to blame for us girls?!) but I bet you are right about the exercising, the inflammation, and the sodium causing a little water retention. Just remember that 16 ounces of water weighs one pound. That's like one trip to the bathroom! So, keep drinking, keep thiking positive, and that retained "weight" will submit soon enough! I know you know it, and you know that I know that you know it. Haha!! T'will be okay, buddy. Don't worry, be happy!<BR/><BR/>And, your son?! I bet he is so impressed with is big, strong daddy! I love it that he feels that he can challenge you! Encourage that....it can only do the both of you a lot of good! And fun times, too! He'll remember those times forever.Aunt Melvie Brownies and Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507070234514774082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-11717209685977011202008-05-15T08:41:00.000-04:002008-05-15T08:41:00.000-04:00I just wanted to chime in about the ibuprofen! It ...I just wanted to chime in about the ibuprofen! It can actually increase water retention. I found this out (the hard way) in Feb or March this year! <BR/><BR/>http://www.wisegeek.com/what-causes-water-retention.htmHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504599600226372006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-23081452250108762752008-05-15T01:55:00.000-04:002008-05-15T01:55:00.000-04:00I wonder if an Advil or Motrin would help aleviate...I wonder if an Advil or Motrin would help aleviate the retention because they help with muscle tension and soreness??? I don't know, lol :)andeelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224564397078342727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-12890697904174641972008-05-14T15:08:00.000-04:002008-05-14T15:08:00.000-04:00Don't sweat the little gain. You are doing everyth...Don't sweat the little gain. You are doing everything right and you could be gaining from building muscle as well from all the excercise. Stick it out and you will have a loss to smile about =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-10308775718643161892008-05-14T14:37:00.000-04:002008-05-14T14:37:00.000-04:00you are so funny!!! I can totally picture you with...you are so funny!!! I can totally picture you with your son on your back -- I am getting a good laugh out of that one -- it is soooo sitcom cliche! I LOVE IT! I bet your house is full of laughs :) <BR/><BR/>MY two cents about the weight gain---<BR/>have you weighed yoursefl after you work out-- like right after you are done and all sweaty? That is always when I weigh the least. Most of the water retention is given up to sweating and I haven't had enough time to put it back on in the form of swelling or anything. Maybe if you do your weigh in after a bike ride or something you will notice a difference. <BR/><BR/>Also do you take any supplements at all? If I may suggest one that is great for the bowels -- magnesium. I wouldn't take it everyday or anything but once or twice a week or check out this page for food sources.<BR/>http://www.hoptechno.com/bookfoodsourcemg.htmHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504599600226372006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-28199608394316901222008-05-14T14:36:00.000-04:002008-05-14T14:36:00.000-04:00Andeely, I am pretty sure I am correct about the l...Andeely, I am pretty sure I am correct about the lifting/more exercise being why I am heavier, I do honestly think its retention for the inflammation in my chest, shoulders, lats, biceps etc etc etc and once thats gone I will regulate. that frustration thats peeking in is more because I am so close to 100 lbs lost I think :)<BR/><BR/>Sandy, I was doing exercise at this level when I first started and thats when I was losing the most, most likely because of the just starting off thing but if it was dropping then it should drop now, and the way I look at it is this way, when I weighed 534 I was eating 1500 and dropping weight, now that I am lighter I should need less calories if anything, 3 docs have said that I should be at 1500 calories per day with moderate exercise (walking etc) and I should be shooting for a 10% loss every 2 months (which I am pretty much on par with that) Thank you for the "SUPER DAD" comment :) <BR/><BR/>I think I have lost enough weight now that I can start working out the way I use to. I plan on upping the intensity and the exercises as a whole in the coming weeks. to see how that goes, lately I have been worrying about losing muscle mas with the large amount of weight that I still have to drop. <BR/><BR/>wow this became a looooong response lol could have just made a new post :P Thank you both for your comments they are very much appreciated.<BR/><BR/>As Ever<BR/>MeZeusmeatballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841730555706808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-36973419380912954592008-05-14T14:20:00.000-04:002008-05-14T14:20:00.000-04:00hey Tony- the first thing I thought of was, if you...hey Tony- the first thing I thought of was, if you are upping your exercise, do you need to adjust your calories? Secondly, your treat this weekend had sodium, so you might be right about retaining water. <BR/>Exercise is awesome, so maybe your body is going "huh?" and will readjust in a day or two. Just my 2 cents worth. I love the interaction with your son. You are "SUPER DAD". Hi to wify-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-44853425117530672802008-05-14T12:53:00.000-04:002008-05-14T12:53:00.000-04:00I know the slight gain is messing with your head, ...I know the slight gain is messing with your head, I'm sorry about that. You aren't doing anything wrong...you are eating well, getting more physical activity, drinking plenty of fluids. You are just having a retention week...a slight flucuation upward. I truly 100% know how you feel, trust me, but you can't let it get to you. You <B>will</B> be back down and lower still...you are improving your health and the weight loss is the bonus :) I hope the weight adjusts itself but if it doesn't...don't worry...you are doing such a fantastic job! Don't worry mahn...be happy ;)andeelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224564397078342727noreply@blogger.com