Struggling with Weight Gain Despite Healthy Habits

Heartinu

24d

Ok so I’ve started eating more, trying to get even more exercise, and drinking LOADS of water. I’m still gaining weight. I have gained 20 pounds since September and I am so upset about it. Someone recommended Pilates but my doctor said I shouldn’t do it because it’s to much of a risk with my POTS. I’m still eating less than the recommended amount of calories but it’s because I don’t have an appetite.

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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

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Some exercise options for people with POTS include swimming, yoga, ground exercises, recumbent biking, and low-impact exercises like rowing machines. It's important to pace yourself and find your limit while exercising. Additionally, working with a nutritionist and making dietary changes can help with weight management. Remember to consult your doctor before starting any new exercise or diet plan.

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    • 55isMe

      19d

      @Triniti_a especially in the belly. Its slowing down the heart rate so consuming less calories. My husband is on a small dosage, 25mg/day and still he put on a good 3 inches and 15+ pounds in the first year. Now 15 years, later, it is 50+ pounds. Im on 150mg and had put on 15 pounds my first year. The timing matched the start of the metoprol. I didnt gain the weight the first 3 months of having pots (even with ectremely limited physical activity). For me, it worked to, reduced my calorie intake until my weight gain equalized. Then reduced slightly more. I lost 10 of the 15.

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    • Alyss

      24d

      Dude, same. I don't really have a lot of suggestions here because all the advice doctors have given me has been literal starvation dieting, but I gained a TON of weight in the years after my diagnosis. I think stress is part of it. I will say that mine eventually evened out, though I've no idea how to lose it again. Sorry I can't be much help, but at least you're not alone? 💕

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    • Sunny_salt

      24d

      Weight gain has also been a problem for me, but I am also on ssri's. I haven't been able to lose the weight either.

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    • StressBear

      24d

      I have found stationary bikes, or recumbent (sitting) bikes to be pretty good for me. There are typically some at local gyms.

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    • rosemxry

      20d

      Yoga or swimming are great for me when my POTS is acting up long-term but I still want to get exercise in :)

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    • 55isMe

      20d

      Meds are big reasons for weight gain. Something to check. Drugs.com. still may not want to try a different one, but still good to know. Metropolol, a beta blocker. Is a big weight gain.

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      • Triniti_a

        20d

        @55isMe I didn't know that was an effect of metoprolol, I was wondering why I've gained weight out of no where.. thank you for the info!

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        • 55isMe

          19d

          @Triniti_a especially in the belly. Its slowing down the heart rate so consuming less calories. My husband is on a small dosage, 25mg/day and still he put on a good 3 inches and 15+ pounds in the first year. Now 15 years, later, it is 50+ pounds. Im on 150mg and had put on 15 pounds my first year. The timing matched the start of the metoprol. I didnt gain the weight the first 3 months of having pots (even with ectremely limited physical activity). For me, it worked to, reduced my calorie intake until my weight gain equalized. Then reduced slightly more. I lost 10 of the 15.

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