Liliann, my best to you. I love these support groups. I agree the basics are the best. I also get that sciatic pain. It is horrible and so painful. I am in my 3rd week of an attack. It takes at least a month for me to get some relief. I use aspirin and ice packs, but they only help a little.
I am trying to drop 30 lbs and see if that will help me. It sure can't hurt.
Remember, one day at a time.....

Oh Rose,,,Sorry to hear about your sciatica..Its awful..Try Motrin, that helps alot during the day. Mine flare ups each morning since January....Been poping Motrin alot and walking and low impact movements helps too..I also am using Salon Pas patches, it helps a little and help me fall asleep a tint bit..This pain in the butt won't let me sleep ..I need to check with my medical doctor for stronger pain meds. Hoping you feel better too,,,

I just do not get this...Winter, could not walk and all..now its warmer weather and now pain in the butt ..walking good, but this darn pain won't let me sleep. At least am not alone.. and others deal with this too.

Rose, try to avoid sugar..Have heard sugar ladden foods makes it worse. I hope you feel better.. (((((((((hugs))))))))

Rose...Get to eat more fish, any kind you like..Been taking Glusomine ,but stopped since am and will be eating plenty of seafoods..Heard that is good for imflamation . :)

Liliann, you are doing great, diet is the MOST important part of your fitness journey. If you focus on diet and nutrition first, it will put you in a better position to succeed once you start a workout routine. I know what it is like, I started two years ago and lost 150lbs and ongoing. If you or anyone need help or someone to talk too, I am here to support.

Thank you Pheonix.. and Congrats on your success. :)

Liliann

Liliann, thanks for the support and recommendations. I do eat too many sweets, only because they are around and I have so little will power. I wished my husband didn't buy them. I do like seafood, so will try more of that. I am trying to do everything natural and no pain pills. I wouldnj't wish sciatic pain on my worse enemy, not much relief no matter what a person is doing. Time does help me. But, it is a long month until it subsides.......I will try and stay strong....

Rose...I agree, going natural and not using pain meds..This afternoon went to GNC, and brought myself herbal supplements for joint pains...

1. Boswellia Extract

2. White Willow Bark

I already feeling a difference..I had taken the Boswellia and at night will use white willow bark..and I will see If I have pain early in the mornings. I will let you know.

These are great for joint pains and arthrits...

My mom and sister loves sweets, have cheesecakes,ice cream and cinnamon rolls and I can not have them...I notice if I binged on those junk,,,pain is very high.

Hang in there,rose...

Liliann :)

Lost 2...Yahoo!!!

In pain this morning. I will keep taking the herbal supplements...

Liliann

Liliann, sorry you are in pain this morning. Mine is a little better, just takes a long time. I can ride bike without pain, so I have been doing that. I guess I take the pressure off my back and legs doing that. Everything seems to be trial and error. Have a good day my friend.

Rose..Glad to hear you are doing well..I had done research and the herbal supplements takes 2 months for pain free..Now I have to suffer till July. Take it easy and hoping you feel better more days ahead. :)

Liliann

Lillian,

I'm a BIG fan of the basics ;-) I've tried a few "diets" and gave up quickly for a variety of reasons. Some were too rigid, some just plain boring. Calorie counting is the only thing that seems to be working.

I've been doing this since August 2013. Yes, I have my binge days - some planned and some I just lost control of myself. The good news is that it seems that the longer I do this, the easier it is to get back on track when I do go off the rails.

I like it because nothing is off limits. My own personal requirements are that I try to stay under 2300 mg/day sodium and try to stay under 150 NET carbs/day. I've found that for me if I eat more than that I just will NOT drop any weight - doesn't matter how many calories I eat. Right now I shoot for about 1500 cal/day. I used the calculator at calculator.net to figure out what my calories should be.

I hope the supplements help your sciatica. I really believe too that as you lose weight that will help too. I've heard that for every lb you carry, you add 4 lbs pressure to your joints. My issue is my knees and I know for a fact that what I've lost so far has really helped with the pain.

Give this time to work for you Lillian. Spend some time with your sister figuring out what's working and what isn't. Then you can fix what isn't working.

Every bite is an opportunity for a fresh start. I used to think it was every day...but it's way too easy to have a day go bad and think "well, today is a loss" and just go crazy for the rest of the day.

Wishing you the best! Don't give up on the basics ;-)

Thank you reboot.. Have a nice weekend. :)