Attitude Problem

[Bald Mike 1]

This is a weird topic I find the more weight I lose the more of an ass I become . I find it's like my brain has changed also for example I started not to hold my tongue and say what I feel

I'm at the 6wk mark I lost about 50+ pounds

Has anyone else have this issue ?

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

It happens to most people on a low carb diet. Your brain fires a lot faster off carbs. Which is one of the reasons I always kept coming back to low carb eating even before surgery. It is good for business, staying sharp.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Bald Mike It could also be the hormones that are released as you burn / lose fat. What makes some of us moody bitches might make you an ass! :-) Although I don't see anything wrong in saying how you feel. Congrats on your weight loss so far - that's excellent!!!

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

There's a difference between speaking one's mind and being inappropriate or nasty or humorless or whatever else. Not that I'm pointing a finger at you, @@Bald Mike. I'm don't know in which direction your changes are taking you. Some asses are cute.

[Raynbolite 302]

I get moody and bitchy often. My hubby just had Surgery too, so some days it's not much fun here at home. We give each other a break, walking helps me sometimes. Yes I talk to myself as I walk...it is ok though, it's part of the journey.

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[OKCPirate 5,323]

You are doing great. Are you hitting the gym yet? It helped me deal with the changes. BTW, the amount of testosterone stored in fat is substantial. Testosterone increases does increase aggression. So might be a link. Or you might be dealing with some old emotional issues and the physical changes are bringing up some latent issues. My suggestion is to start ramping up the muscle building exercise, see if it helps. In a month, if everyone still thinks you are being a jerk, work on the emotional side.

[JanessaM 21]

That is interesting.....I have never heard of this. Although I always speak my mind so it would be nothing new for my family and friends. It could be your Hangry---hungry/angry as your body is getting used to having less food in your system. Do you exercise? I always find when I am in a bad mood a good workout/run helps.

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[rolosmom7 740]

I get moody and bitchy often. My hubby just had Surgery too, so some days it's not much fun here at home. We give each other a break, walking helps me sometimes. Yes I talk to myself as I walk...it is ok though, it's part of the journey.

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Yikes, best of luck to you both.

[limase63 39]

This post makes me feel better. I don't know if my mood stabilizer isn't working or if it's hormones or if it's low carbs, but the grouchies feel like they're always about to get the best of me. Phew. It's normal!

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[kimini 175]

I mentioned this on another post, but I told my husband a week or so ago that as I lose fat I am releasing hormones, so if he notices any moodiness, that is why. He said, "So that's why you've been so mean to me lately!"

[rfox77 30]

I've had the same issues as you Mike. Im also at the 6 week mark and have lost 50+ pounds. My temper has been very short at times and I get annoyed easily. I honestly believe that it is the rush of testosterone coming back into my body. When we're heavier, testosterone levels seem to be lower. As you lose weight, those levels increase. I've been doing a lot walking and low resistance exercises to work off some of the aggression. The good news is that it has gotten better, but it's definitely something I have to remain cognizant of around my wife and kids. Otherwise, I can turn into a total A-Hole. Good luck!

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[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I've had the same issues as you Mike. Im also at the 6 week mark and have lost 50+ pounds. My temper has been very short at times and I get annoyed easily. I honestly believe that it is the rush of testosterone coming back into my body. When we're heavier, testosterone levels seem to be lower. As you lose weight, those levels increase. I've been doing a lot walking and low resistance exercises to work off some of the aggression. The good news is that it has gotten better, but it's definitely something I have to remain cognizant of around my wife and kids. Otherwise, I can turn into a total A-Hole. Good luck!

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Damn! If my husband becomes a bigger ahole, Im gonna end up in jail! Lol

[rfox77 30]

LOL!!!

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[linah 92]

Hormone dump is not good. Only thing seems to help keep my temper down is exercise

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