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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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Very well said. I have gained 8 lbs and am having more difficulty in breathing. Each morning I do well but my resolve away by evening. I need to wake up or it will only get worse. Any ideas? All appreciated. Jo54
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@jo54- Good morning. Unfortunately there is no perfect bullet for staying on a healthy diet and stable weight. Here is a group that concentrates on healthy living: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/healthy-living/?utm_campaign=search
I think that it boils down to how much you want to feel better and come up with an exercise plan and activities that are healthy for you. Before your weight gain what did you do to stay at a good weight? What might have triggered your gain?
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If you're having difficulty, start small. That way your body and mind won't rebel too much. Experiment with things. One of the first things I did was say, "I'm going to eat a salad every day," and I stuck to that. A little while later I added in meatless Mondays. And then fish Fridays. Instead of eating a cupcake for desert try an apple with almond butter. Try to add more fruits and vegetables to your meals...diced apple to oatmeal for example. I put frozen broccoli or peas in my banana strawberry smoothies and I don't even taste it. For a snack try cucumbers, cherry tomatoes with a small amount of seasoned cottage cheese. Small changes will soon add up.