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Staying Motivated for the Long Haul
Healthy Living | Last Active: Jan 29, 2023 | Replies (499)Comment receiving replies
I am currently upset with my weight, as I have gained 4 pounds in the last month. I know that does not sound like much, but it comes off so hard and has come back on so easily. Just today I finally put together my weight gain and the steroid shot put in my back to possibly reduce pain. I was hesitant about taking the steroid, and they made a big deal out of the fact that it could throw off my blood sugars and downplayed the possibly of weight gain. Maybe because I am no longer grossly obese they don't think it is much of an issue, but for me that is a huge issue. So now I'm back at eagle-eyeing everything that nears my mouth. Hopefully I can get my back surgery done soon and relieve some of my pain and the ensuing depression. I am working as hard as possible to build my core strength before the surgery and increasing my fluids as much as possible. I must say, though, those big lunches, sandwiches and peaches were very tasty. I do have to say tata for now and go back to the rice cakes, tuna and summer veges. I forgot the farmer's market Tuesday, so I have to make sure to hit up the next one on Saturday.
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@2011panc - Well I have never taken steroids myself but I have watched a family member take them - both via pills and injections. The side effects are not pleasant but they do work wonders. There is no doubt that steroids increase your appetite so eating as healthy as possible is important. I don't think gaining weight with steroid injections is as common as gaining weight with the pills. Much of that weight with injections is fluid that your body eventually, and slowly, gets rid of on its own once the med is stopped. Hang in there!
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@2011panc I had to smile at your post, I think I could have written it myself. I have also had a slight weight gain after a major weight loss and it is difficult to take it off. I gained about 8 and have managed to lose 3 but am at a plateau now despite being very careful of what I eat, tracking it all on myfitnesspal, and going to my health club to exercise almost daily.
When my son, a fitness addict, was home during the summer and he saw me indulging a bit he reminded that the rewards of eating something tasty but fattening are short lived but taking the extra weight off is not. Of course easier said than done. He is my motivation though, he is so proud of how well I have done, and is dumbfounded that his mother goes to the gym!
I also missed the farmer's market this week. I tend to forget a lot but I love going to the one in town here, it's almost like a social occasion and the veggies are so nice and fresh, plus a seacoast fish business has their refrigerated truck there selling their great fish and even lobster meat.
So, remember what my son tells me, yes it's tasty but those extra pounds will not be fun to lose.
JK