Posted by polarbear206 on April 22, 2009, at 12:38:06
In reply to Re: Effexor and Lamictal - 1 week in, posted by baracuda on April 22, 2009, at 10:41:54
> yes this is my weekly workout regimine :
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> monday - zumba international cardio / then pilates 2 hours total
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> tuesday - zumba sculpt / then bootcamp 2 hrs total
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> wednesday - spin / then bellydance / then yoga 3 hrs total
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> thursday - spin / then bellydance 2 hours total
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> friday - salsa 2.5 hours
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> saturday - hiking 2 hours
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> sunday off.
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> so as you can see, my exercise has been very aggressive and has always been effective, and actually is rather effective on my depression and stress/anxiety management along with the medication, but I am still getting chubby along the way.
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> my diet consists of raw and organic foods, microculture live foods and 1200 calories per day, with the appropriate supplements. I also go to acupuncture, massage and meditation on a regular basis to stay 'focused' but still, am getting chubby.
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> I just read that Lamictal has side effects of weight gain too. omg. major bummer.
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>I forgot to mention that I take lamictal too. It didn't add extra weight. In general most people don't have a problem with weight gain. Keep food in you every 2-3 hours or 6 small meals per day. You also may be restricting too many calories and signaling your body into starve mode to store extra fat.
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