Did Statins Help?
Pardon if this is riddled with typos but it's 2:30am. I got my lipid blood test results back yesterday. I'm going to assume heading into perimenopause years shot my numbers up because nothing has changed food wise (though stress wise it's been astronomical the past few years which apparently contributes as well). A reminder, I was at 264 at the beginning of December and my shuck and jive speech to get my shit together didn't land well with her. After a talk with my bestie who is on them convinced me (us) with her experience, I relented and agreed to go on them. After almost 4 months on a 10mg dose (the lowest dose available), I'm at 184. So, I guess they work. 😂 I will also say this is with zero dietary changes and a pretty scattered workout schedule the past two months. I hope in time when all of the projects are done and we are finally able to focus on ourselves that I can eventually go off of them with hard work. I'm pleased with...
I think you might be on to something. I did an 'experiment' last month where I weighed myself every single day. I was eating in range, keeping sodium low, I am past TOM, but there were several days where my weight went up anyway. Overall I had a loss, but if I looked at a graph my weight loss was definitely 'spiky'. The only thing that was different on these days was my stress level. I know a couple of people who are doing all the right things but not losing and their lives are incredibly stressful. I think it at least bears further investigation.
ReplyDeleteHonest to goodness, when I'm stressed I retain water/gain weight. It's one of the large reasons that I'm trying to eliminate all outside stress (because I stress myself out enough as it is).
ReplyDeleteI think stress has a lot to do with weight loss. I've noticed trends in the last year and a half when I seem to gains during stressful times. And when I gain that just adds to the stress. It's a vicious cycle.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the research behind it, but I do know that when I'm stressed out or sleeping badly I gain no matter what I eat.
ReplyDeleteYep, I think stress definitely affects weight loss. The heavier my thoughts are, the more chance that heaviness shows up on the scale.
ReplyDeleteI had my annual physical exam a couple of weeks ago. I was so stressed out about not having lost more weight and what my doctor would say that I gained 2 pounds I "shouldn't" have.
My solution? Stay the heck away from the scale until my stress level is back to a reasonable place. Why add the scale/number stress to the whole picture?
Glad to know I wasn't the only one thinking this! I'm so frustrated but I'm trying to tell myself that will only make things worse. I wish that I could say that the future looks better but there are some family members who are going through health issues that aren't looking great right now. I just wish I could wave a magic wand and make everything better. I'm just not seeing a let up to stress anytime soon. *Fingers crossed the scale and measuring tape don't hold that against me!*
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the stress does not help the situation. What is something that you can do for yourself to help relieve it? You already exercise like crazy so that isn't the answer. What about a massage? Now...I can hear you already saying you don't feel comfortable yet or some other load of CRAP!!! If you found a really good professional Massage Therapist they could really help some of that stress go away. What do you think????
ReplyDeleteStress affects absolutely every facet of our being. Maybe start keeping a stress journal to see how it lines up with weight loss? I think you are really onto something very good to know.
ReplyDeleteOh, I absolutely believe that stress can mess with weight loss. The stress of the past 2 years has caused my female bits to go pyscho along with losing hair on the top of my head (which I don't think will grow back). Cortisol is no joke and it's a constant enemy. That "pit" you referenced is that anxiety ball that just festers, even when you don't *think* you're feeling stress at the moment. I'll be writing a blog soon about the stressors and a more detailed report on my journey in the coming weeks...and you bet stress has been a major factor. I'm sorry the past 3 weeks have been the pooper for you. Let me know if I can help girlfriend! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI believe in it myself. I learned alot about it in school this year. Women especially hang on to the weight around their tummies when stressed. Seeing how I was borned stressed out - it explains alot!!! Hope those three weeks are in the past and the next three will be awesome! Cheering for you girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteI'm convinced it plays at least a partial role. I've been particularly stressed lately but not relieving it with food, yet my weight is going up and down like a yo-yo. Very irritating and discouraging, to say the least, but I'm trying to breathe deep and let it all go.
ReplyDeleteThere absolutely is something to it, Mrs.
ReplyDeletethe stress from work totally affects my weight loss. And not just that I want to eat from stress.
ReplyDeleteBut simply being under stress makes my body want to hang on to calories. After all, I am stressed - must mean a famine is coming, sigh
Luckily in the past few months hubbie and I have come up with a better plan to help deal with stress so the weight loss started again