Morrigainz Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Okay, so feeling (and looking) generally fat and ugh. I've been eating pretty good (although by no means perfect), lifting 3x a week, but I dropped cardio because I was running myself into the ground. I'm going to Florida in a week and I look like I'm pregnant. This is not acceptable. This is probably a stupid question, but is there anything I can do, other than getting my water in and eating generally clean, to speed up the de-bloating process? Here's what I ate yesterday..has been fairly representative of my days in general, besides the day I was at my in-laws and they cooked lasagna for lunch....Oh and I don't usually have chocolate. That was an anomaly. Although I was still at 1482 calories.Also these are as close as I can get...most stuff I weigh/measure out, but some things like the sweet potato I didn't get a chance to.BreakfastPace - Medium Chunky Salsa, 2 tbsp Breakfast monster v. 2, 1 serving LunchFishin (the Fishin Company) - Tilapia Fillets (Value Pack), 5 oz raw (113g) Spinach - Raw, 1 cup Peppers - Sweet, green, raw, 50 g Mashed cauliflower v. 2, 0.25 serving(s) DinnerMichigan Brand - Small Curd Cottage Cheese, 1/4 cup 60 Generic - Tyson All Natural Chicken Drumsticks, 4 oz. 150 Spaghetti Squash - Spaghetti Squash, 1 cup (155g each) Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter - Peanut Butter, 2 tbsp SnacksStrawberries - Raw, 1 large (1-3/8" dia) Wal-Mart Great Value - Plain Non Fat Yogurt, 0.75 cup (225g) Bananas - Raw, 0.5 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) Amish Market - Dark Chocolate Cashews, 20 g Muscle Milk - Cytosport - Muscle Milk Light, 8.5 fl oz Sweet potato - Cooked, baked in skin, without salt (Sweetpotato), 1 medium (2" dia, 5" long, raw) Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Well, the question is what caused the bloat? Is it just that time of month? Raspberry tea helps. Or Something you ate? Do you have problems with milk? That's the first thing I'd try, is just taking milk out of your diet. Possibly the peanut butter, since their legumes. What is in the all natural drumsticks? Is there any gluten or milk in there, that could cause a problem. SOmetimes caulflower will do that to me. I'd do some exercise and stretching and see if that helps Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I dunno...I've been feeling this way for a couple of weeks and I thought Roos' "red party train" was to blame...but it never came. Looking back at my food diary I don't see any major changes, except I haven't eaten apples or sunflower seeds in the last couple of weeks. I did add cottage cheese last week, but I was feeling gross before that, and consuming other dairy products (yogurt, milk) when I felt not gross. Maybe it's just a hormonal thing but it sure is frustrating!Edited to add: apparently the ingredients in the chicken are "chicken wing drumettes non-grade."And also...gas. So it must be a diet thing? Argh. Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
Mama T Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 are you getting enough sleep? Quote ...we, each of us, are responsible for our own fulfillment. Nobody else can provide it for us, and to believe otherwise is to delude ourselves dangerously and to program for eventual failure every relationship we enter. - Tom Robbins Current Challenge: Life, man. Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I think so...7.5-8ish hours a night, more on the weekends...I haven't been dead tired + needing an entire pot of coffee to wake up in the morning since I cut out the cardio. Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
Mama T Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 i'd say just try to be as strict as possible over the next week, drink a lot of water, keep up your sleep, and try not to stress about anything (cortisol, boo). if you're super serious about it, cut back on the fruit and nuts, like no more than three servings of each for the week, if you eat any at all. also, i'm not sure if you already do, but add some HIIT. great way to kick your butt in gear. Quote ...we, each of us, are responsible for our own fulfillment. Nobody else can provide it for us, and to believe otherwise is to delude ourselves dangerously and to program for eventual failure every relationship we enter. - Tom Robbins Current Challenge: Life, man. Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Ugh. Sucks because I have ALL THIS FOOD and my husband won't eat it.Anyone in the area want some cottage cheese, yogurt, strawberries, bananas? Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
catspaw Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Anyone in the area want some cottage cheese, yogurt, strawberries, bananas?Freeze em. Berries/bananas freeze exceptionally well for smoothies. Frozen yogurt can later be eaten (smushed with a fork) as frozen yogurt. Quote You gotta experiment to find out what works for you.PM me with any questions about, well, anything! Current challenge: Catspaw Starts Strong Link to comment
catspaw Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oh, and drop the Muscle Milk. It has creatine in it which can cause bloating. Quote You gotta experiment to find out what works for you.PM me with any questions about, well, anything! Current challenge: Catspaw Starts Strong Link to comment
'Roos Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Dude, I've been in the same boat recently, though I'm inclined to believe it was from dietary deviation during the red party train in my case. Were I you, and aiming to be awesome for an event just a week away, I would cut out all dairy and really focus on getting as much protein as humanly possible to go with some good fats. That always makes me feel much less bloaty and like I could fight a bear. Quote Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oh, and drop the Muscle Milk. It has creatine in it which can cause bloating.Really. I wonder if that's it. Before MM I was drinking the Walmart brand because it was cheap and available...but soooo much sugar.*goes off to Google creatine*Any suggestions for other post workout protein? I'm at school so no access to blender or anything. Bought the shakes because they were easy and portable. Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Dude' date=' I've been in the same boat recently, though I'm inclined to believe it was from dietary deviation during the red party train in my case. Were I you, and aiming to be awesome for an event just a week away, I would cut out all dairy and really focus on getting as much protein as humanly possible to go with some good fats. That always makes me feel much less bloaty and like I could fight a bear.[/quote']Mmmmmmm bear fighting...I think I will try this. I like my dairy but I guess I just need to eat MOAR MEAT om nom nom. Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
spatzcat Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Really. I wonder if that's it. Before MM I was drinking the Walmart brand because it was cheap and available...but soooo much sugar.*goes off to Google creatine*Any suggestions for other post workout protein? I'm at school so no access to blender or anything. Bought the shakes because they were easy and portable.A good quality protein powder will mix just fine with water in a shaker.... plastic cup with lid. I bring my protein to work in a plastic baggie, dump in my shaker, add water from water cooler, shake - drink - done. Crappy protein powders won't mix right and it's really gross drinking chunky water. Quote Never let your fear decide your fate. Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Crappy protein powders won't mix right and it's really gross drinking chunky water.Agreed. So what do you recommend? Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
spatzcat Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 i like this one for it's awesome mixing: http://www.supplementscanada.com/iso_pro_low_carb_strawberry_precision_6_lb.htmlIt never chunks.. never! Quote Never let your fear decide your fate. Link to comment
'Roos Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I bring tins of boneless skinless sardines (something like 30 g of protein per tin!) and a fork to school. Hard boiled eggs. And yeah, protein powder should mix fine in a shakey cup - even better if you have somewhere you can just leave a tub of the stuff. Quote Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oh yeah I spend half my day at school so I bring a ton of food...just nice to have something super quick like a shake after my workout. Thanks for the suggestions everyone...hopefully by this time next week I will be feeling better about myself! Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
Corbab Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 This is coming in a bit late, but I find that high-protein diets can cause some digestive problems. I went on the slow-carb plan for a while (lots of protein and veggies, no bread, rice, cereal, etc), and I was getting gas a lot. Other people I know who have taken excessive protein have the same problems. Check your macronutrient percentages--maybe more fat and less carbs? Quote Never think of pain or danger or enemies a moment longer than is necessary to fight them. -Ayn Rand Amongst those less skilled you can see all this energy escaping through contorted faces, gritted teeth and tight shoulders that consume huge amounts of effort but contribute nothing to achieving the task. Link to comment
spatzcat Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 This is coming in a bit late, but I find that high-protein diets can cause some digestive problems. I went on the slow-carb plan for a while (lots of protein and veggies, no bread, rice, cereal, etc), and I was getting gas a lot. Other people I know who have taken excessive protein have the same problems. Check your macronutrient percentages--maybe more fat and less carbs?I am a POOP MACHINE on high protein high veg. Quote Never let your fear decide your fate. Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I poop a lot less with my new diet. The bloating doesn't feel like THAT kind of bloating though. Right now I've got my ratio around 35 carbs/30 protein/35 fat - of course I'm still adjusting so it's difficult for me to get enough protein and to cut down on the carbs properly. Anyway I think I am feeling a little better today - I didn't have my customary yogurt/cottage cheese/fruit, as was suggested up above - but I still had my muscle milk cause that's the only protein powder I have. And I'm still pretty gassy...but oh well. Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
Heathgirl Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 My favorite thing to lose the bloat is the Jillian Michaels recipe. I do it only ONCE a month..... 60oz of distilled water add:1 bag of dandielion root tea (they have this most places, even walmart... but warning: its a bit bitter; on occasion when I don't have this I'll just use green tea)2 tbs sugar free cranberry juice2tbs lemon juice(Drink 60oz each day for 7 days)Hope this helps Quote Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Really...I might have to investigate this option. What makes it work? Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
'Roos Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 From what I understand dandelion tea is a diuretic. Quote Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Oh good. I've been thinking about buying a bunch of cukes and nomming on those, but they have no flavor and are boring. Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
spatzcat Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I make this awesome veggie dip: 1/2 cup greek yogurt + 1/4 cup low cal low fat low everything kraft miracle whip...and about 1 tsp celery salt and about 1-2 tbsp of dried dill.dip away! cucumbers taste good this way. Quote Never let your fear decide your fate. Link to comment
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