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Edited on Mon Nov-17-03 06:35 PM by Nikia
These thin vs fat thread made me think about my own weight. About a year ago, my weight around 150 pounds. I was 110 pounds at the beginning of college from doing heavy distance running. At the end of college, three years ago, I was 130 pounds. I always gained lots of weight rapidly anytime I cut down on my mileage. I had reached 155 pounds when I quit running and worked at a fast food restaurant. I lost a small amount no longer working there. A year ago, I had sinus problems and digestive problems. I had a hard time keeping food down and eating some days. In January, at about 145 pounds I was treated for a chronic sinus infection with antibiotics. I had some digestive problems during the month of antibiotics and lost ten pounds. My sinus infection was cured and I didn't have digestive problems anymore. I maintained my new weight without trying and eating more with my increased appetite. This July, I had diarrhea for about month and completely lost my appetite for a couple of weeks. After the tests including a colonoscopy came back negative, the doctor suggested lactose intolerance and lactase tablets helped me eat again. I lost 15 pounds during that illness. Now I am maintaining my weight at 120-125 pounds without exercise (although I am not exactly sedentary) and eating normally, which sometimes includes fast food and drinking soda everyday. I am happy at my weight but sort of scared that there might be something wrong with me. Other than my health changes mentioned above, I smoke more pot. Do you burn more calories high? I take Flintstones vitamins now, drink 20oz of water at each of my breaks, and feel less fatigued and less anxiety most of the time (I have a diagnosed anxiety disorder which was at its worst two years ago). Anyway, I don't want to gain weight. I like how I look now and am maintaining my weight alright. I just don't know if I should be seeing my doctor about this who was concerned about me a couple months ago when I saw her last time. I had thyroid tests both when I was heavier and last time I was there. They were both normal. Can one's metabolism suddenly pick up for no reason or unconsciously work to maintain a weight after it is suddenly lost due to illness?
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