Help! my health is spiraling out of control?

Question

i've been pretty messed up lately..i have been on a pretty intense diet/exercise regimen for about 6 months now and have so far lost about 40 pounds. i was always eating healthily and drinking plenty of water. but then one day i got severely dehydration on a nature hike (i only brought like half a water bottle because i thought it was a short one) that was 3 miles long. it was intense and very physically demanding. we were in the middle of nowhere basically and it was SO hot out. i had to get park security to rescue me because i was dizzy, blacking out, and basically lost all control of my body. ever since then, i have had problems getting back on track with my life. i have no energy, and i just can't bring myself to drink as much water. my throat is always thirsty, but its like my stomach hurts if i put too much stuff in it. and i am always dizzy and always tired. i know i will pass out if i even try to go back to the gym. i also recently found out i have a severe kidney infection because i ignored a bladder/urinary tract infection i had for about 2 months or so and it got worse. i am on antibiotics but i feel so helpless and i am so disgusted with myself. and i am gaining weight because my physical activity has gone from super intense to absolutely zero. i feel like i am stuck in this never ending hole that i can't get out of. someone please help. anyone have any advice? i really needed to talk to someone about this.

Answer 1

You're body has been whacked around a lot on the inside, with dehydration, weight changes, infections, antibiotics, etc.  This type of stuff can also leave you feeling out of control and depressed.  You are in a bit of a hole, but you can get out.  You can't leap out or jump out.  You need to slowly climb out.  First, see your doctor about setting a timetable for getting back on track.  Then take smaller steps to getting back in shape.

I'm going through similar stuff personally.  Not the medical stuff, but I have been incredibly busy the past six years or so, and can now barely run a mile, or hardly lift the weights that I used to.  I'm constantly pulling muscles from small things.  Very frustrating, but I'm just going to take my time and try to get back to where I once was.  The same approach will work for you.  Email me if you need.  

Answer 2

On first blush, I would say make sure you do not have some serious vitamin/mineral deficiency. I would do some heavy blood work on you to figure out if that is the case. With your history of dieting, you could have depleted your body of a valuable nutrient. If you are on an antibiotic, the infection should resolve in a week.  

Answer 3

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Answer 4

You feel so bad because the kidney infection is working against you.  Give yourself awhile to recover before trying to go back into intense exercise, actually you should slowly work back into an intense workout.

Answer 5

Try to get a nutritionist to help you get back on track with your diet if you can. Continue to eat lots of veggies and fruits while maintaining a good diet. The key to it isn't eating too much or too little, just eat HEALTHY food and snacks. Drink as much water as you can stand but also look into healthy shakes. Don't think of it as a diet, but a change of life style. With the Kidney infection, make sure to take that medication ( & cranberry juice is a good natural cleanser) and try not to be too hard on yourself . But don't look at the scale too much just concentrate on getting Healthy......It'll be alright : )

Answer 6

Unfortunately you are going to have to stay semi-dormant until you get over your infection. Kidney infections are BAD, and I'm sure you don't feel real great right now.  Remember that your kidneys are involved in removing toxins from your system, so you need to get them back in working order before you start placing any kind of strain back on your body.

Take things slow.  Try taking lots of little sips of water, not mouthfuls.  Keep glasses of water at every surface you pass - one on the bathroom counter, in the kitchen, by the bed, and sip on them each time you pass.  Ask your doctor about some light foods you could eat to help yourself not feel sick - try a lot of soups and vegetables in small portions.

Congratulations on your weight loss, but remember that you need to look after your health as well as your size. Good luck to you.