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01-25-2013, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 282
S/C/G: 177.6/165.4/140
Height: 5'5''
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Weight Loss Good Libido BAD
Okay...has this happened to anybody else in IP land? Since I have been on the plan I have NO sex drive. NONE! Like zero! I feel it had been dwindling even before I started the plan but I just figured it was because I was depressed because I had let myself get so fat. But since I started IP it has hit rock bottom. My Hubby is not going to be pleased...LOL He is like the dancing carrot smiley....UGH
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01-25-2013, 04:17 PM
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IP start date 1/15/13
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 42
S/C/G: 267/237/170
Height: 5ft10in
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I could have made this exact same post that you did!!! LIBIDO down! I am hoping once I start losing more weight that I will FEEL like it more and not feel so yucky and fat. (feeling more sexy)
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01-25-2013, 04:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,219
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I looked for an answer to this (geez...I wonder why?)
I found this:
Testosterone in women is also fundamental to sex drive as it influences interest, arousal, sexual response, lubrication, and orgasm. As a result, anything that diminishes testosterone may result in a lack of libido, including too much estrogen which may decrease testosterone levels. Excessive or chronic stress may cause a hormonal imbalance that can result in low libido. During periods of stress, progesterone, which is the precursor molecule to testosterone, is converted into cortisol instead of sex hormones. Eventually, this results in low testosterone and reduced libido.
I bolded the one part b/c we've talked over & over on this board about the quick weight loss releasing estrogen back into the system (hence lots of goofed up cycles & need for backup birth control). Being on an extremely low carb/low fat plan can also cause stress to the system, which could be accounted for in the next section.
I'm thinking this is temporary, just like some people's hair loss, and other negative symptoms. But I WILL discuss with my coach, now that I don't feel alone.
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01-25-2013, 04:46 PM
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Started IP 06.12.12
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 376
S/C/G: 199.4/163.8/140
Height: 5'4"
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omg im having the same problem and it's driving me crazy!! is there any vitamin or something we can take to help?
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01-25-2013, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 452
S/C/G: Peak 300/Restart 270/Goal 130
Height: 5'4.5'
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I wish!!!!!! I am having the opposite problem! I feel like a crazy woman! What's worse is I'm single and no way to take advanage of it's return!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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01-25-2013, 06:14 PM
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Diane on track July 2014
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,906
S/C/G: 230/221/180
Height: 5'6"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ72
( My Hubby is not going to be pleased...LOL He is like the dancing carrot smiley....UGH
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OMG that made me laugh out loud! What a visual!!
I totally now understand the whole libido/testosterone connection. It just explains sooooo much.
My husband's smiley + mine I have a = for DH
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01-25-2013, 06:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 275
S/C/G: 210/145/145
Height: 5'4"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IP43
My husband's smiley + mine I have a = for DH
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01-25-2013, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 752
S/C/G: 250?/146.6/160?
Height: 5' 7 1/2"
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Yeah, my libido is down too. I hate that! But it is returning now, which is great.
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01-25-2013, 07:18 PM
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Amber3014
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Arkansas/Illinois
Posts: 40
S/C/G: 204/161/150
Height: 5' 6"
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I've noticed the same thing! After losing the weight, I thought I'd feel much more confident and ready to go, but I just don't. You are not alone. I hope it improves. Thanks for posting this question, and thanks for that explanation, Lisa.
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01-25-2013, 08:15 PM
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Started IP 12/6/12
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 653
S/C/G: 174/137/134
Height: 5'8"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IP43
OMG that made me laugh out loud! What a visual!!
I totally now understand the whole libido/testosterone connection. It just explains sooooo much.
My husband's smiley + mine I have a = for DH
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Okay, this had me literally laughing out loud. Perfect description of what's happening around here, too!
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01-25-2013, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 637
S/C/G: 248.6/231.5/180
Height: 5'4
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We are not alone as this is showing, I have also found my Libido decreased even though my husband is like
I am hoping it gets better once I am into maintenance.
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01-25-2013, 08:41 PM
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Started IP on 1/3/13
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Belmont, MA
Posts: 35
S/C/G: 194/171/135
Height: 5'2"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kat117
I wish!!!!!! I am having the opposite problem! I feel like a crazy woman! What's worse is I'm single and no way to take advanage of it's return!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm like you, Kat! I wish!
Ali
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01-25-2013, 08:42 PM
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Diane on track July 2014
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,906
S/C/G: 230/221/180
Height: 5'6"
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We're soooo mean to DH! We make them look all day at our new bodacious curvacious bods and then say they can't touch. It's like taking a diabetic to a candy store or an alcoholic to a bar. Poooor hubbies! LOL
(Of course, if DH could figure out where the laundry machine was located in the house, that might help improve my mood as much as some hormone therapy )
Last edited by IP43; 01-25-2013 at 08:42 PM.
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01-26-2013, 08:47 AM
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#14
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Started IP 1/12/13
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NJ
Posts: 139
S/C/G: 267/ticker/167
Height: 5'5
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Yikes..i hope Lisa is right and its temporary..keep us posted
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01-26-2013, 09:39 AM
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#15
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffiner
Yikes..i hope Lisa is right and its temporary..keep us posted
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I think it is. Once the fat loss stops. It would be great if a maintainer who experienced this issue would chime in
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