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“August, 2007” Archive

In the past two weeks, I have been working out very hard at least 6 times per week. I am doing at least 60 minutes of cardio each day and a 15 minute intense weight-training circuit. On those days I have been working with my trainer, I have been unable to maintain my endurance as much as I have in the past. I also haven’t been losing any weight recently and don’t feel like I have as much energy.

As many of you know, I have bipolar disorder and I recently started taking a new medication for this, called Lamictal. Apparently this medication can slow your metabolism and cause weight gain, which might explain why I am having trouble shedding any more pounds despite my rigorous exercise routine. I have spoken with my doctor about this and hope to find an acceptable solution.

Anyone else out there taking medication for bipolar disorder and experiencing weight gain/weight loss? I’d love to hear from you.

By Fellowes on August 3, 2007 at 10:43 AM in Medications, Exercise, Weight Loss 3 Comments »

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