Sweet Jesus will it ever end

[clevermanka]

This gif is perfectly representative of me and my health problems.



I've been steadily gaining fat around my middle the past couple months. Remember when I was really excited that my swelling had gone down to the point where I could fit into some old jeans again? Yeah, not so much anymore. The weight carries differently, and is constant, even in a fasted state, so I don't think it's all returned inflammation (although there is some of that, as well). Maybe introducing white potatoes and more fruit isn't working for me. I certainly haven't noticed a decrease in inflammation or an increase in energy levels, and I have felt hungrier between meals, so...yeah. White potatoes are returning to the Occasional Treat column.

And my inflammation issues post-food are getting worse again. I'm now back to regular occurrences of stomach-swollen-past-my-boobs and I can't button those old jeans, even first thing in the morning.



Because I'm out of ideas of things to try on my own, I paid $37 to these guys for their e-book collections of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. I'll be reading up on that next week and will give it a try once I've used up most of the non-conforming food in the fridge that mckitterick doesn't eat (the white potatoes, coconut milk, etc.). I also made an appointment to get my Basal Metabolic Rate tested by the Energy Balance Lab at KU (they don't do this for the public and I had to sweet talk them into doing it for me since I'm not involved in any of their studies). Last time I got my BMR tested, it was a hair under 1,200 calories/day. I want to see if my increased muscle mass has changed that number before I start monitoring my caloric intake.

Once I have that information and have digested the SCD stuff, I'll spend the rest of the summer monitoring my food intake and tracking the results. THRILLING. I know I'm excited. Who wouldn't be?

Comments

[seascribe.livejournal.com]

That gif of Robert Pattinson is the most perfect encapsulation of manic despair I have ever seen. I'm bummed that you had to use it though. Bleh. Bodies are awful.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

That gif of Robert Pattinson is the most perfect encapsulation of manic despair I have ever seen



I try to avoid thinking of my body as awful. I'm doing my best to internalize that it's doing the best it can under the circumstances and it's up to me to figure out how to help it be amazing.

[seascribe.livejournal.com]

That is a good way to think of it! I hope things start getting easier soon.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Me, too.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

I hope that you can get some answers soon, hon! <3

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

ME TOO.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

and

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Oh, bb, you're more than welcome to have a cookie. Just I won't be baking it for you. And yes IT IS ALL PISS.

[msmitti.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry chica. On the other hand, neither the hippo nor the lions fell down, so you are still out there gettin' after it. (I wasn't actually sure if the lions were the health problems attacking you, the hippo, or if the hippo was the persistent health problems that keep plodding on despite your valiant attacks).

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Hippos Never Say Die.

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

This is how I feel your body responds to things some times. One domino at a time.

(http://smg.photobucket.com/user/barefootseamstress/media/gif/DROLTiV_zps40007e6a.gif.html)

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

LOVE THIS OH MY GOD THIS IS MY LIFE

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

I'm still standing by my "you're low in progesterone" theory. The symptoms (crappy period, insomnia cycles, belly fat) are all there.
I've added micronized progesterone to my regimen because insurance will pay for that Rx. 200mg a day, half morning and half nightly. I'm sleeping through the night on it!

I'm sorry that potatoes are back off the regular rotation.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know my progesterone is messed up. The blood tests show that. I'm not convinced that's the cause of the weight gain in the past two months, though. It's certainly contributing to the swelling, though. Yep.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

:(

[pointoforigin.livejournal.com]

Oh boy. My sympathies. That's all I've got. I appreciate the link to those guys, though. There is some interesting stuff on their site.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Happy I could help--or at least give you some interesting reading material!

[the-lucky-nun.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you're having all this trouble. It has to be excruciatingly awful to be forced to navigate a body-reaction minefield every day, when all you're trying to do is take in some nourishment. I have no suggestions or recommendations, but you do have my sympathy and concern. If you get super exhausted and need someone to run errands, let me know. I'm happy to help.

As an unrelated aside, I'd be interested to hear what the Energy Balance lab finds.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Aw thank you, bb. I appreciate it. Test's tomorrow morning! We'll see what they say...

[chronovore.livejournal.com]

Are you the lions or the hippo? 'Cos I kinda feel like you're relentless in tackling your problems, even if you've not yet brought them down...

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I am the motherfucking hippo, yep. BEHOLD THE MAJESTY.