Unexplained weight loss

[midian]

I have no idea what's going on but I've dropped 5 kilos over the past month and I've no idea why. I did have a cold for a week or so but I ate normally throughout, and I haven't eaten any healthier/worse or done any more any more/less exercise or drunk any more/less than I usually do.

The only thing that's changed is I've stopped drinking juice and I've replaced it with lots of water, but that's nowhere near an explanation for losing 5ks. It's seriously freaking me out!

I need to figure out how I'm doing it. Then I need to patent the method and sell it on infomercials starring Chuck Norris and Vanessa Williams. I can smell the money already!

(PS before anyone insinuates it, no I don't partake in 'substances' of any kind so no, that's not the reason!)

[smilla]

I have no idea what's going on but I've dropped 5 kilos over the past month and I've no idea why. I did have a cold for a week or so but I ate normally throughout, and I haven't eaten any healthier/worse or done any more any more/less exercise or drunk any more/less than I usually do.

The only thing that's changed is I've stopped drinking juice and I've replaced it with lots of water, but that's nowhere near an explanation for losing 5ks. It's seriously freaking me out!

I need to figure out how I'm doing it. Then I need to patent the method and sell it on infomercials starring Chuck Norris and Vanessa Williams. I can smell the money already!
This sounds like my dream situation!

[djsimonmann]

If you are really worried, go and get a blood test and see if you are healthy..

unexplained weight loss can = cancer

I hope you are ok...

[krafty_x]

If you're concerned go see you doc.

k_x oxo

[Bracko]

might just be the water.... juice is high in sugar, and it's something they ask you to stop when you go to whale watchers.

[buffed]

do you still have both arms and legs?

[kimbi]

do you still have both arms and legs?

:lol: i think you figured his secret out

[littlemissnrg]

I would definately be going to a doctor.

[Cranker]

might just be the water.... juice is high in sugar, and it's something they ask you to stop when you go to whale watchers.

:lol: whale whatchers whoooh thats me :P

Midian if we hang out for abit do you think it will rub off on me??

I hope ur ok matey, go to the docs just to make sure its nothing serious

[Msraver]

might just be the water.... juice is high in sugar, and it's something they ask you to stop when you go to whale watchers.I think Bracko's on the money.

[psyv]

yeah dan, you'd probably be best to go see your gp... hope it's nothing bad :)

[mentalyst]

Could be worms?

[eman]

Worms maybe...???

[edit] ^^^ oops.. i got in too late :P

[SpaceMonkey]

Damn if I dropped 5kg in a month I'd be happy, maybe I should cut out the fruit juice too... but seriously gget it checked out, it might be nothing but best to be on the safe side.

[Marzy]

Some days I lose 5kg over night.
I'd say it's 90% water. The rest is probably glycogen and fat.

[Ms LKT]

juice is a concentrated source of kilojoules so that could be part of it

also have you been nervous/stressed lately? You may have been fidgeting a lot more than normal without realising and this will also burn up a lot of kjs

Your GP will know more though :wink:

[jootsiejuice]

Go see a doc, but all that weight loss can definitely be attributed to the replacement of juice with water.

Juice contains all of the sugar of about 10 pieces of fruit per glass, but none of the fibre.

[Bracko]

:lol: whale whatchers whoooh thats me :P


that's where i stole it from :blush:

not that you ever needed to go.

[supa]

i agree...juice could have quite a substantial effect on your weight - some of it is just as sweet as soft drink or cordial! you've not only cut back on carbs by cutting it out, you've also removed yourself from an insulin see-saw (insulin regulates blood sugar) which could have quite a large effect on both your appetite and how you hold weight.

that said, you could just have a really bad case of worms, a thyroid problem, stress, or even cancer (one of the earlier signs, another early sign is night sweats).

before you waste $75 on a doctor's consult (goddamn you absence of bulk billing clinics and production line treatment at places that do bulk bill) go and spend $15 on some worm tablets at the chemist. be sure to wash your sheets and change your underwear the same day you take them :p.

[Cosmica]

it could be the juice, but if you lose any more weight see yoru doctor.

[Marzy]

Funnily enough if you're drinking more water you will expel more water, which could go part of the way to explaining the weight loss.
The removal of juice would also play a small part, but prob like 0.5kg.
Trust me dude, it's mostly just water weight.

Supa - are you serious? $75? I don't pay to see the doctor or get blood tests. Hell even seeing the plastic surgeon about my surgical scar tissue didn't cost me a cent.
Medical centres ftw :thumb:

Go see a doc, but all that weight loss can definitely be attributed to the replacement of juice with water.

Juice contains all of the sugar of about 10 pieces of fruit per glass, but none of the fibre. :lol:

1 piece of fruit = 20-30g sugar.
200-300g of sugar per glass of juice ey? :crazy:

[kimbi]

this is quickly turning into the buff thread

[linesax]

pardon my ignorance, but during summer dont most people lose more weight as a result of sweating more, being more active and less sitting around devouring popcorn watching telly?
that and i generally find its too hot to eat big meals/cook heavy food which leads to stomach shrinkage and blah blah blah.
on the other hand 5kgs could either be a good or bad thing depending on how much it is proportianl to your usual weight. eg. if you 70kgs, probably not too much to worry about, but if your 50 then it most certainly is.

[midian]

Thanks for the response guys. Yeah I was 70kgs and am now down to 65kgs. I don't mind being this size but if I drop another 5kgs to 60 or so I'll start looking really unhealthy I think.

Forgive the silly question, but don't you get an itchy arsehole if you've got worms? I ask because mine certainly isn't!

[Ms LKT]

^^^
not always in adults, its kids who normally get the itchy arse syndrome I think...

go to your Doc silly and put your mind at ease :)

[littleblonde]

If you experience sudden weightloss go and see your doctor - it may be nothing, it may be something.

Make sure you get your thyroid checked out.

[rockdapingping]

what they said ^^ I have pretty serious weight problems at times and can drop from 55 to below 50 in a few weeks but it sounds to me like you are fairly healthy. Probably no big deal, I'm sure plenty of people would kill to be able to lose weight that easy :P

[SpaceMonkey]

Probably stating the obvious but how many times did you weigh yourself? My weight can easily fluctuate 2-3kg in a day depending on my hydration levels and whether I've recently eaten or taken a shit. An apprent 5kg weight loss could easily have actually only been 2kg or less in terms of tissue etc once those factors are accounted for.

[antis]

i still think worms

[datakid]

http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/Science/Animals/Images/Worms.JPG

[krafty_x]

Leave a chunk of meat in your bed.

If it's covered in worms in the morning you have your answer.

They crawl out of your arse and go fetch the fresh meat.

:D

Please note I have never done this. I think if I suspected I had them I just take combantrim and be done with it. I ain't sleeping with a piece of prime rump that isn't attached to my gorgeous fella.

Apparently it works though.

k_x oxo

[DJ Head]

I have no idea what's going on but I've dropped 5 kilos over the past month and I've no idea why. I did have a cold for a week or so but I ate normally throughout, and I haven't eaten any healthier/worse or done any more any more/less exercise or drunk any more/less than I usually do.

The only thing that's changed is I've stopped drinking juice and I've replaced it with lots of water, but that's nowhere near an explanation for losing 5ks. It's seriously freaking me out!

I need to figure out how I'm doing it. Then I need to patent the method and sell it on infomercials starring Chuck Norris and Vanessa Williams. I can smell the money already!

(PS before anyone insinuates it, no I don't partake in 'substances' of any kind so no, that's not the reason!)


Weight loss like that can be attributed to lotsa things, even minor changes in diet(no matter how small they are!), or other things like increased stress at work, being sick (colds etc) and any other host of things. As far as diet goes, if you accidently skip a meal every once in a while that could have an impact!!

that is all

[orphic]

Go and see a doctor. I had unexplained weight loss and let it go on for far too long without doing anything about it. It's not worth it when all it takes is a 5 minute consultation to either give you peace of mind or treat the problem.

[Marzy]

Weight loss like that can be attributed to lotsa things, even minor changes in diet(no matter how small they are!), or other things like increased stress at work, being sick (colds etc) and any other host of things. As far as diet goes, if you accidently skip a meal every once in a while that could have an impact!!

that is all
That would account for about 1/2kg at the most.

I think you're worrying over nothing. If you lose another 5-10kg then go get some blood tests to check out your hormones.

[Kyza]

You haven't had a break up recently? That can do it.

[Busty]

http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/Science/Animals/Images/Worms.JPG

:lol: pwnd I was going to say the same thing!

[filletoh]

im doing weightwatchers unoffically but cant seem to lose anything :(

[jootsiejuice]

1 piece of fruit = 20-30g sugar.
200-300g of sugar per glass of juice ey? :crazy:

There's 29 grams of sugar in a can of coke smartass... I aimed a little high, but say 6 pieces of fruit per glass, your looking at more sugar than coke.

x 5 glasses a day, well..... you get my drift.

[littleblonde]

Leave a chunk of meat in your bed.

If it's covered in worms in the morning you have your answer.

They crawl out of your arse and go fetch the fresh meat.

:D

Please note I have never done this. I think if I suspected I had them I just take combantrim and be done with it. I ain't sleeping with a piece of prime rump that isn't attached to my gorgeous fella.

Apparently it works though.

k_x oxo

Isn't that for tapeworms?

[MiSsB29]

ill take 3 worm friends thanx.




^_____^

[Bizzy]

I'll take one order of unexplained weight loss to go thanks!

[Cavey]

hmmm

vote 1 for doctor

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