I did well losing weight for the first two years, but then my doctor put me on gabapentin and I gained quite a bit of weight. Ultimately, I went off the Gabapentin, but now I have to figure out how to lose the weight again. Any suggestions?

walk daily , weight training 3 days a week if available

lots of water

get your protein daily for your size

no sugar - as close to this as you can

no simple carbs - avoid the middle of the store - shop the 3 walls - veggies , meat , dairy

highly refined foods are your worst enemy

no fruit if your weight is not going down

no snacks after dinner

dont fear the fat it makes it easier to go longer between meals

try to go at least 12 hours from last calorie in till first calorie next day. your asleep most of this.

get enough sleep - most people don't

start day with protein and fat not carbs

good luck and i am sorry meds have set you back it is always tougher when other factors fight against you and so many meds cause weight gain

Edited June 2, 20188 yr by allwet

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Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a try

I saw amitriptyline there, awful stuff, I hate it. Gabapentin & amitriptyline... Sleep issues? Sorry not my business, but I have them and have been on both for them. If so, vistaril doesn't make me gain weight, but I do Ambien too. I know A LOT about those meds, I feel like I've taken them all and weight gain because of my meds scares me too

Any time post surgery that I've gained I'll just go back to basics. Protein first. Veggies, minimal carbs, more water and more walking. Comes off way easier than before. But i haven't taken gabapentin long enough post surgery to notice a difference tho. Also haven't taken birth control since surgery cause I'm afraid of possible gain.

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