A friend of mine has gained over 30 lbs since he has moved to Alaska 4 months ago.  He swears he's been eating far less and exercising far more than when he was living in NY, yet he seems to be ballooning up.   He suspects it is breathing too much Sweet Fresh Mountain Air.  Is that plausible?
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Think I am gonna start breathing polluted air just to put your buddy's theory to test. :-)
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That sounds like a lot of weight in two weeks. Could it be that you getting hungry and eating more?  When I'm done swimming I get really hungry!
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The weight loss is from the associated dehydration. There is no mythical buildup of 15 lbs of undigested red meat up there, I'm sorry but thats an urban legend.
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About 6 yrs ago I lost about double of what u hv lost so far n I hit a plateau too midway thru those pounds. I got expert advice n was told that it would take from 4 wks to 3 mos to get over the hump. I was also advised, believe it or not, to increase what I was eating to help it move along. I know, u r afraid to do that, I was too..I had bn doing so well I feared going bk to eating more n never stopping! lol. I didn't for a couple more weeks n then finally decided to increase my fat intake a lil n it worked. Whether it was the increase in food or just coincidentally the time for the plateau to end, I can't say for sure.But,  I remember  the weight loss expert said that when we lose alot of weight our bodies go into a "survival mode" It thinks we r starving n in order to protect itself, it begins to hold onto each n every calorie/fat gram, etc. By eating more u reassure it that all is well, so to speak, n it will go bk to normal. Hope this helps. Ur doing great, congratulations!
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Your friend is dangerously underweight.\n\nThis could be because of some chronic illness or cancer but most likely ANOREXIA NERVOSA.\n\nAnorexia Nervosa is when you are extremely underweight\nI would be worried if my body mass index (BMI) is below 18.5.\nFor her height, her Body Mass Index should be between 61kg and 76 kg. She needs to find 11 kg from somewhere quickly. \nYou can check that here. Click on the 'body mass index' link.\nhttp://www.besttreatments.co.uk/btuk/conditions/13350.html\n\nAnorexia Nervosa is caused by a fear to eat or fear of gaining weight so it is more a mental than a physical thing. It is very difficult to treat but the earlier you start the better.She needs medical help and this may include psychologists, psychiatrists and dietitians/nutritionists.\nhttp://familydoctor.org/063.xml\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorexia_nervosa\n\nYour friend needs a lot of support and help. Please stay with her if she continues to trust you and encourage her. This is a difficult battle to fight but she can get through it. Many others have. Her condition is bordering on being life threatening.\nhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10219756/site/newsweek/\n\nThere are many more links on the pages above. Please make sure your friend gets help very very soon. Don't leave her to die.
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35 F...I got heavy when I got ill. \n\nThe weight is coming off in a nice pace now that I follow diabetic food charts. I have already lost 35 pounds!
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Yes, it's possible. Stress can cause weight loss in some people and in others it causes them to gain. Does she look unhealthy? Keep an eye on her.
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Hello, \n   Have also COPD, diagnosed in 99, was able to finally shed 30 lbs last year.  For muscle pain (muscle spasms) I take Magnesium and Potassium.  Keeping active (have to push myself) also helps me alot. If you have access to a Pulmonary Rehab Program, try it, had a total positive affect on me. Please contact me if you wish to exchange more info. Also would appreciate learning anything you have done with positive effects...thank you and\n\nTake care and better breathing to you...
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You need to lessen your portions. You are on a road to an unhealthy disaster if you keep this up. Stay active and eat less.
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Since you are having coughs, it is advisable not to engage in cardiovascular exercises (running, swimming etc.). Instead, exercise at a low intensity. If you are training with weights now, please put aside any intention of working at a high intensity towards hypertrophy.\n\nHere's something more for you just in case I got it all wrong:\n recent study sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine indicates that exercising moderately while you have a common cold doesn't affect the severity or duration of the symptoms. \nIt's a widely accepted notion that exercising and keeping in shape will reduce your risk of getting sick, but nothing has been previously documented to demonstrate whether working out while suffering from a cold would reduce or intensify the symptoms. \n\nThe common cold affects us all, with the average American getting sick as many as six times every year. But, will working out when you're not feeling well increase or decrease your ability to battle the illness and reduce symptoms? \n\nHeaded by Thomas G. Weidner, Ph.D. of Ball State University in Munice, Indiana, the study involved 50 moderately fit student volunteers, who were divided randomly into two groups: exercising and non-exercising. Each volunteer was injected with the cold germs and tracked for a 10-day period. \n\nThe subjects all kept a daily log of physical activity. The exercise group worked out either by running, biking or using a step machine for 40 minutes every day, at no more than 70 percent of their maximum capacity (measured by heart rate reserve). \n\nUpon completion of the study and after analysis of exercise data, symptom severity, and actual mucous weight measurements, there was shown to be no significant difference in symptom severity or duration between the exercise group and their inactive counterparts. \n\nThe study revealed that exercising at a moderate intensity level does not intensify cold symptoms or compromise the immune system. It seems that a moderate level of intensity is not enough to alter immune response. \n\nHowever, high intensity exercise, such as heavy weight lifting or high intensity aerobic training has been shown to have a negative impact on the immune system during a cold or any respiratory infection. \n\nSymptom-to-Exercise Guidelines: \n\nSymptoms: Runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat only.\nSafe to exercise at low intensity. \n\nSymptoms: Fever, cough, sore muscles and vomiting.\nExercise not recommended, resume when cold is gone
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Decreases in both heart rate and blood pressure are normal after weight loss.  Also, the heart normally slows at night during rest.  If you are doing aerobic exercises, the volume of blood per heartbeat will increase as well as the oxygen content in the blood...especially during and immediately after exertion.  This may account for the sound difference.  I have never experienced or even heard of the "symptoms" you are describing.  What do you mean by your statement that your heart feels different?  Is it uncomfortable?  If so, then seek a third opinion.\n\nAfter losing 35 lbs. within 3 months, your body is bound to make adjustments.  That's a rather significant change in a short period of time.  I think that if I were you, I'd give it some time especially since two doctors have checked and have no concerns.  You're probably just not used to your new body and more efficient heart just yet.  Congrats!
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Somewhat long, but worth the read:\nBecause your red blood cells "have an affinity to carbon monoxide", and pick it up first rather than oxygen.  The dizziness is from lack of oxygen to the brain.  The throwing-up is typical of (I'm assuming) someone who is recently into smoking.  The throwing-up probably also is the lack of oxygen that interfered with the normal stomach activity, whether or not you recently ate.  I had what you describe.  I HAD IT DECADES AGO, AND NOW I HAVE A LUNG CONDITION THAT REQUIRES OXYGEN FROM A TANK!  I know someone who is 93 who smoked from age 13.  She has a terrible cough, but does get enough oxygen without help.  She's the exception (terribly wrinkled too - I know other 90+ people who look darned good.)  I know you probably are young, like under 25 or 30, you know there are lung diseases, and you think YOU won't get them, or if you do, that will be so far in the future as to be of no concern.  SURPRISE!  That older age does come to pass, and you will probably want to kick your younger-self's behind for doing this to you.  So stop now, in fact, write a note to your to-be-older self,  put it away somewhere secure, and forget about it.  I hope your future self will be pleased with the contents.
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People have different frame sizes and would look absurd being a size 0 or 2...My weight has fluctuated all my life ...my lowest weight was like 145 and people told me I looked sick..as in way too skinny. Yes there are diseases and genetics also factor into metabolism and stress can for some people pack on the pounds. I had a recent weight loss and I was doing real good getting it off I had lost 60+ pounds in a course of 5 or 6 months but about 1 year later starting right after my mom died, I started gaining weight and no matter how much I tried to stick to the plan (diabetic food exchange) I still gained weight back I have gained about 40 pounds and in a course of 4 months and my eating has not changed that much to explain the gain, they say that stress make blood sugar go crazy (now I believe it). I am choosing the more excellent way in not mouthing off my opinion of your opinion, because after all you are entitled, just hopefully people don't use the same magnifying glass you use when you look at others when they look at you.
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I am currently trying to work with my body to prevent having to take insulin. I have brought my sugar has come down by walking. What I found surprising was that starches turn to sugar. If you are just reducing sweets, I found out, think again. If you have rice, have brown rice, whole wheat instead of white flour and I have just laid off the potatoes for now. It seems hard at first, but, one you find out where those sneaky buggers hide, it helps a lot. Booze turns to sugar too, especially beer. Watching the diet and walking really help. The walking especially works because it is a way of burning up excess sugar. Good Luck, I have reduced my sugar from 8 down to 6.2 in three months. Go to your pharmacist and see if he will go over your husband's medications and advise you if any could cause a higher sugar reading. Ask him to put this information in to the computer to avoid any meds that aggravate his situation.
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Probably should try to get some exercise (how big is he?) ALSO and MOST IMPORTANTLY.... he should seek MEDICAL ADVISE.\n\nMany time obesity is NOT from overeating but from a medical condition.\n\nHe could also try to get on "Biggest Loser" Have you seen how much some of those people have lost?  Maybe his fear is not of the dieting itself, but of the failures he has experienced with dieting.
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My wife breast fed so the extra weight just slipped off. At the end she too had around 10 pounds or so and just had to hit the gym. She focused on abdominal exercises as tolerable to strengthen that area back up (don't go overboard though, it takes a couple of years for them to heal naturally and you don't want to tear anything worse than it already is), and mostly did cardio for overall fitness and calorie burning.
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Don't worry about it. It'll come back to you. You probably stress too much. That can cause weight loss.