Question 1

i am having bloated stomach, sometimes bloody. my diet is low carb, high protien, low fat. i exercise twice a day. also constipated.

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Hello. : Hello. Bloody bowel movements should be medically evaluated.  You did not indicate how much water you drink per day or if you get fiber through the food you eat. Recommend eating at least 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit per day. Recommend at least 8 - 8 ounces glasses of water per day. This  may help with the constipation. Recommend that you get checked out by your doctor  as one can't automatically assume that constipation is the source of  your bloody stools.  Take care.

Question 2

my girlfriend is on low carb diet. exercised last night, woke up with nagging pain.rt side of abdomen between hip and ribs.stabs when moves or urinate?

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Pain: A trip to the nearest Emergency Room would be in order if the symptoms keep coming.

Question 3

i have been on a low carb diet since february and have lost 35 lbs.   my problem is: my stomach is starting to hurt all the time.   is this because my?

Accepted Answer

While I am not: exactly sure how or why you are having frequent stomach (do you really mean abdomen?) pain, I would suspect it is due to the abrupt change in your diet. Let's say you started your diet in the middle of February: that's 10 weeks or 3.5 pounds/week.That's rapid weight loss; it may have upset your GI system. You probably need a little more fiber. Add some back in; boost your water intake.Then, to Doc

Question 4

i have been having stomach problems ever since i started a low carb almost no carb diet. and was wondering if this was normal?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: But if you are on a diet that is making you sick, then it's not the right diet for you. It doesn't matter if it is "right" for someone else. If you want to lose weight, you need to eliminate simple sugars, but modest amounts of complex carbohydrates are good for you. Avoid sugary drinks, fried foods, desserts, alcohol, and eat brightly colored organic fruits and vegetables. Use meat as a seasoning.

Question 5

i am on low carb diet. under 30 carbs day. still losing very slowly. stomach above navel is bigger than below. i look pregnant. why??

Accepted Answer

Weight loss ?'s: After 40 years of age, one's metabolism slows in relationship to slow atrophy of muscle mass.  Low carbohydrate diets with increased protein intake should be combined with exercise (even gradual increases in distance and speed with walking will work !).   Keep your calorie intake below 1800 per day, with minimal carbohydrates and increased walking.

Question 6

have headache and burping a lot with bloated stomach. what should i do? does it have to do with a low carb diet?

Accepted Answer

More info would help: More info would be helpful. If eating a low carb diet and not drinking enough water, you could be feeling bloated (especially if over-eating) and could be getting headaches from being chronically mildly dehydrated. Definitely check with your doctor before starting any new diet or if having a problem with a new diet. Use a calendar to track the headaches and to show the doctor when headaches occur.

Question 7

my symptoms: dry red cheeks resembling moon face, belly fat, excessive sweating, acne.but cortisol and acth blood test came up normal. is it cushings?

Accepted Answer

Try this: Spot cortisol and spot acth levels are less helpful in ruling cushing's in or out than a Dexamethasone suppression test or a couple of others.

Question 8

can you let me know how many carbs per day for weight training to lose belly fat?

Accepted Answer

Carbs: To be truly ketogenic, that requires less than 50-60g of carbs per day and less than 1.2-1.5 g/kg/day of protein. Nutritional ketosis will decrease carbohydrate metabolism and start mobilization of your fat stores.

Question 9

i have minimized carbs but still gain belly fat

why?

Accepted Answer

Calories matter: No matter the source , eating more calories than you burn , results in weight gain.
Learn about your diet's calories.

Question 10

if i have to many whole wheat  carbs 
will i gain belly fat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Even though whole wheat and grains are better carbs, if you have too much, they will still lead to weight gain.

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I am having bloated stomach, sometimes bloody. my diet is low carb, high protien, low fat. i exercise twice a day. also constipated.

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My girlfriend is on low carb diet. exercised last night, woke up with nagging pain.rt side of abdomen between hip and ribs.stabs when moves or urinate?

A member asked:

I have been on a low carb diet since february and have lost 35 lbs. my problem is: my stomach is starting to hurt all the time. is this because my?

A member asked:

I have been having stomach problems ever since i started a low carb almost no carb diet. and was wondering if this was normal?

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I am on low carb diet. under 30 carbs day. still losing very slowly. stomach above navel is bigger than below. i look pregnant. why??

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Have headache and burping a lot with bloated stomach. what should i do? does it have to do with a low carb diet?

A member asked:

My symptoms: dry red cheeks resembling moon face, belly fat, excessive sweating, acne.but cortisol and acth blood test came up normal. is it cushings?

A member asked:

Can you let me know how many carbs per day for weight training to lose belly fat?

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I have minimized carbs but still gain belly fat why?

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If i have to many whole wheat carbs will i gain belly fat?

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