goal update? Jan 26/10
How are you supposed to lose weight on Prednisone? I am almost hoping that the cyclophosphimide will make me sick so I will lose weight.....how sad is that. I tried the vibro gym workout,,,,that made my joints hurt so that didn't last long. I watch what I eat....I mean come on I lost 65lbs four years ago and kept it off for two years until I had an accident, I gained 20lbs over the next 4 years because I had 8 surgeries during that time. I was just starting to get back into working out and eating clean when I was dx with mctd. Very unfair if you ask me...lolSo what to do now---I can't do cardio because of the lung issues and I am already watching what I eat so I am stumpedI think I actually have gained weight since I started the goal very depressing, I got my hair cut today and told my stylist to make it as funky as possible to distract from how fat my face has gotten, I don't think he really believed me so I may have to take matters into my own hands and chop some of it myself.....that should be distracting right LOL then maybe no one would notice my face. maybe I should dye it some strange colour while I am at it.
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Hi, When I first got sick I lost alot of weight, and then I slowly regained because my appetite came back. Always had eating issues...not so much \"weight issue\" but food has always been my source of comfort. I think focusing on eating healthy is more important when we are already compromised by our illnesses. I started riding my bike for only 10 minutes at a time because that was all I could do. We don\'t have to do marathons just keep moving. Sounds like you are being too hard on yourself...I permed my hair cause I was so tired of my hair. It\'s ok now cause it has grown out and I can do more with it longer. Sometimes doing something very different makes a difference on how we feel....Go for it you may just love it! I need to lose 20 lbs but am shooting for 10 first mostly cause my high blood pressure will be much better if I lose some weight. Whatever you decide just take it one day at a time! Except for the hair thing,lol!
If you DO find out the secret, please let me know. I have gained more than 40 pounds during the past year despite tryijng to watch my diet. Side effects of the Prednisone .....
best wishes
well i want to say i feel you on the weight thing cause i barely eat i drink plenty of water even though i do have problems with retaining fluid but im on something for that i havent taken the predisone that much because of my tendon issues an i have to be very careful about that even though im suppose to take it everyday. in the last 3yrs i know i have gained at least 35lbs (surgeries shoulders knees) which is ridiculous cause my eating habits dont add up with what i eat and my activite level but anyway i want you to know if thats going to make you feel better then go for. for me i like to keep my eyebrows done expecially its a little pet peeve of mine. but you do what you have to make you feel better and im cheering you on.
I did lose weight on the prednisone while I was sick, but I don\'t want to go thru that week again for all the money in the world. I have no clue how to lose weight while on this med. I\'ve gained it in the weirdest places. I particularly love my goiter, uggh. I haven\'t completely gained my appetite back which helps me make better food choices, but sometimes you are just too darn tired and weak to cook anything and that\'s when I reach for my all time comfort food, stouffer\'s mac and cheese. Just horrible, but I crave it sometimes. I wish I could exercise also, just waiting on the neuro to allow it. Driving me a little nuts, I don\'t mind telling you but I will hope and wait. Don\'t be too hard on yourself and I think the new haircut was a great idea. I want mine cut very badly. It\'s too long and with it falling out all of the time, it gets everywhere!!!