Weight Loss/Maintenance
In reply to the discussion: Why can't I lose weight? [View all]Ohiogal
(31,929 posts)I struggle to keep my weight down all the time. I count every calorie I eat. I limit carbs and drink water and don't eat desserts or drink pop. I exercise hard 3 mornings a week. I sit at the dinner table with my plain salad and chicken and watch my skinny husband and sons eat pasta, rolls, and ice cream for dessert night after night. I have a friend who is 5'8" and weighs 130 and she never exercises and eats whatever she wants (including a bowl of ice cream every night before she goes to bed).
I was just reading up on bloating last night -- turns out, all the foods they tell you to eat to lose weight (high in fiber) are what causes bloating. Beans, apples, broccoli, most vegetables. I love seltzer water but had to give it up because it was fizzy and caused bloating.
Please know I'm right there with you! It sure isn't easy.