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01-22-2008, 10:03 AM | #51 | |||
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Hi Judy,
For the 1st time in my life I am trying to lose weight. I always had the opposite but due to mobility issues and meds I put weight on. Since starting all these meds I put on 30 lbs.! However, I lost 15 by switching off of Paxil. Additionally, I found that eating smaller meals more frequently works better for me. My brain and stomach do not communicate well. I never feel hungry and have to force myself to eat. By eating smaller meals and filling up on fruit (not Montel style - 4 pounds would leave me in the bathroom for days. LOL), it helps me alot. I also find that the dreaded neurogenic bowel (a.k.a. constipation) makes my weight go up. In addition to walking a little bit everyday, stretching exercises, and resistance bands, I make every move count. When I bend to pick something up I use it as an opportunity to stretch mucle groups. When I clean, I make several "trips" to put things away. Congratulations of getting off some of the meds. What a great accomplishment and you must be so proud of yourself. Hang in there, sweetie. You'll get there and we'll help you along the way. |
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01-22-2008, 11:12 AM | #52 | |||
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Hang in there Judy! I am with you too!
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Cheryl Dx: MS 2001 CRPS 2009 “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” - Henry Ford |
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01-22-2008, 02:53 PM | #53 | |||
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you guys are making me tear up.
thanks for all your support. it means a lot to me. i DID IT yesterday and last nite. i lost 2 lbs this am. and i've walked. cheryl, i do take ambien (CR). i also am on trazodone. i have a documented sleep disorder (don't get into REM sleep). that's probably another reason my muscles hurt so bad. so, when i take my meds i'm out. greta, i used to journal. i did it for the longest time. it does make you more accountable. i stopped but could reconsider it. well, onto today. it'll be a good one. cathy comes in april and i want to feel comfortable in my clothes. and, my annual PE is in march so want my #'s to be good. i don't feel very good about myself when i'm not doing well (duh, no kidding). thanks all.
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Judy trying to be New Skinny Butt ______________________ You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. -------------------------------------- "DESIDERATA" by Max Ehrmann |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | tkrik (01-22-2008) |
01-22-2008, 05:40 PM | #54 | |||
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hey skinny butt
how you been?? stumbled in on this place and liking it...although still trying to not be on puter much..hehe I have been doing yoga in a class setting each Monday for weeks now..it feels good...wish the class was twice a week.... hugssss,sarah |
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01-22-2008, 08:30 PM | #55 | |||
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Grand Magnate
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You all should know, conclusively, that AMN is the very best friend you could ever hope to know.
*dabbin' eyes*
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Judy trying to be New Skinny Butt ______________________ You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. -------------------------------------- "DESIDERATA" by Max Ehrmann |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | AfterMyNap (01-22-2008) |
01-22-2008, 08:40 PM | #56 | |||
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Wise Elder
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Judy - total hijack here but . . .You chose the best avatar pic. I love it.
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01-22-2008, 08:40 PM | #57 | |||
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Grand Magnate
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someone has soiled my good name
*judy whapping cindy upside the head* CHECK THIS OUT FOLKS. isn't it fantastic?????? I LOVE IT! thanks cindy and, i've taken my oh inspiring one title back too
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Judy trying to be New Skinny Butt ______________________ You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. -------------------------------------- "DESIDERATA" by Max Ehrmann |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | AfterMyNap (01-23-2008) |
01-22-2008, 09:33 PM | #58 | |||
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Judy
The reason I asked about Ambien is b/c the nights I take it, I eat...seriously! I have found that it makes me hungry! I just switched to Soma, a muscle relaxer for my night time leg pain/spasticity and it has helped a LOT for the sleeping issues I have (not sleeping!!) and I don't need the Ambien anymore! And I have cut down on the night time wake up snacking! Just thought I would pass that along to you...I know there is some documentation of people eating (sleep eating is what they are calling it) who are on Ambien.... Of course, I am not sleep eating, I am awake. I know exactly what I am doing...I've not taken the CR, just the regular Ambien and only get about 4 hours of sleep on it and wake up hungry!
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Cheryl Dx: MS 2001 CRPS 2009 “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” - Henry Ford |
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01-22-2008, 09:49 PM | #59 | |||
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hey Judy,
Understand your struggle. I have about 30 more to go, and keep going up/down with the same 5 - at a plateau. I know water weight can be good for a few pounds difference, and the days I'm not great with the water, tends to be the days I eat junk too (like right now)! journaling is great - I should get back to it. It helps too on days you know you have plans, like going out to lunch. you can plan lighter breakfast/snack and same with dinner. sometimes, small rewards can help, like after 3 lbs, can get a magazine I want, 5 lbs, a book, etc... hopefully will join you on the exercise soon - loved the "dreadmill". hang in there - you've already accomplished a lot! you have a lot to be proud of, so don't be too hard on yourself. Kathy |
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01-22-2008, 11:38 PM | #60 | |||
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Grand Magnate
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thanks kathy. hope you will make progress soon.
cheryl, i see my dr in a few wks and will ask her about the soma. heading to bed soon. hopefully the scale will be good to me tomorrow.
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Judy trying to be New Skinny Butt ______________________ You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. -------------------------------------- "DESIDERATA" by Max Ehrmann |
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