Girlfriends' Locker Room: Don't forget to sweat

February 06, 2004

Don't forget to sweat

THERESA: This is not sexy, but today I want to chat about bloating. I'm feeling bloated in the past few days and I haven't felt this way since the last time I was eight months pregnant. April says it could be because of the weather. And I'm using a ton of moisturizer these days--- and April says that could be blocking my pores. Could I be eating too much salt? I never think about my salt intake. Or is this related to the dreaded M-word (I am getting to an age where I'm starting to think along those lines....sigh!) I have skipped a few gym days in a row--- could my body be reacting to not sweating enough?

JILL: I've never heard that using moisturizer blocks your pores and causes bloating. Could we hear more about that, April? I don't know about salt, either, although Theresa, you should be more sensitive to salt intake, especially if there's any blood pressure history in your family. I often feel bloated, too, and I'm past the "dreaded M word." I always assume it's because I drink too much water or eat too much roughage. But, if it continues, not to be an alarmist, I'd talk to my gynecologist.

YVONNE: If you are using an oil-free or light moisturizer with UV protection I don't think that's blocking your pores or making you feel bloated. Your instinct about the lack of sweating may be right. Also, if you are eating a lot of fiber these days that could be affecting you.

WENDY: I did hear recently from a woman at Origins (who was trying to sell me expensive stuff) that moisturizer, especially around the eyes, DOES cause puffiness. And I think she's onto something -- I have stopped using it there and my INCREDIBLY puffy eyes are getting better...

LAURIE: Wow, my eyes are always puffy, too. In fact, I started using some new cream and they are more so lately, now that you bring this up. I'm going to try using less cream there. Thanks, Wendy.

YVONNE: Ladies, we're not supposed to put moisturizer directly under the eyes. The skin is way too thin there. All the reaction you are getting is from everything under that very thin layer. You either use specific eye treatments there or nothing at all. I vote for nothing.

THERESA: So Yvonne, I can't extrapolate from this to conclude that my HANDS are puffy these days because I'm using too much hand cream?

I'm heading down to the gym to sweat for an hour. I think that'll make me feel better.

LAURIE: Theresa, I agree with Jill that you should watch the bloating and go to doctor if it continues.

THERESA: Good idea. I will, if this continues.

I do wonder about salt. It's bad because it increases the risk of high blood pressure, right? Are there other reasons to avoid salt? I don't have a family history of high blood pressure, but I tend to think salt is bad for me, and I know Americans eat too much of the stuff. But it is a health and nutrition issue I don't think much about.

APRIL: I remember doing story about the Eagles and learning they drank pickle juice to avoid losing too much water during games. It surprised me but apparently it's common with intense athletic activity like that.

WENDY: Check out this Web MD article on salt.

YVONNE: Salt is bad IN EXCESS, like all other parts of the diet. But people who sweat a lot need to replenish that sodium. So don't deprive yourself. I tend to under-salt also because high blood pressure and hypertension are prevalent in my family. But lack of sodium in the body can also be detrimental, especially to your equilibrium and thyroid.

YVONNE W: I think about eating too much salt, but I'm addicted to it. I hope being involved in the Girlfriends site will help me change many of my bad habits and work toward positive goals.

I have the belief that if I make my goals and desires, as well as my bad habits public information, I will be motivated to reach inside myself for the strength and discipline it will take to change my life for the better.

The intake of salt is something I need to consider because one of my goals is to run the Broad Street Run at least 15 pounds lighter than I am. Since I decided to accept this challenge, I have lost 6 pounds the hard way. Less calories and more exercise. So I'm on my way.

Comments

As someone approaching the "M" years myself, I find I bloat much more easily than I used to. The causes I've definitely pegged are: long days at the desk without at least one brisk walk, not drinking enough water, salty food intake, alcohol intake over one glass of wine and, of course, PMS.

If I can't sweat it out during a workout I've had success with dandelion tea or capsules and if you really want to pamper yourself, try a seaweed bath.

Posted by: Gloria on February 6, 2004 03:50 PM

Thanks, Gloria! I will definitely try a seaweed bath.

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