I'm still feeling quite lonely.
There is really no one to talk to.
No one to do stuff with.
The other day when Hubby and I went grocery shopping I had to stop and sit down on the floor because my back and legs felt like they were going to give out.
I can't even get into a shower without this happening.
But, yet, I still try to do things.
Although, this weekend after the grocery shopping fiasco, I felt very bad for myself.
Hubby, delicately I might add, suggested that if I lost weight my back might feel better. He is right. I have gained so much weight in the last three years. With all my other health issues, this weight gain could only make it worse.
I need to do something about this. There are so many different weight loss options out there. Weight Watchers? Some sort of program like Nutrisystem? Weight loss surgery.
What decision should I make?
I'll research all the options.
First, there is Weight Watchers. With this program I have had a lot of success. If you don't already know, before my illness got worse I had just lost over 100 pounds on Weight Watchers. At that time I found it was very easy for me to follow their program.
I will probably choose Weight Watchers. Maybe I might go today.
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Lu dear, I am right here cheering you on in the battle to lose weight and to find ways of enriching your daily life! I will be sending you some links later on for your favorites.
loving you
karyl
((((LU)))))
My hubby is loseing weight by cutting out sugar in his diet. He drinks water instead of sodas and coffee with sugar. He lost 8 pounds in one week. He also no longer eats anything that is red meats or white flour products.
I'm underweight so I can't give you any personal experiences, just what Dave is doing for himself. He feels better and has more energy too. I hope you fight the healthies way to lose weight.
Hang in there you have friends here in the internet world :)
Love ya,
Kathy
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I'm so sorry you are feeling lonely, Lu. ((((( LuAnne))))) I LOVE YOU!!! I'm sorry you have to deal with trying to lose weight at this time, too. As if you don't have enough on your plate right now. I wish you well, honey, on whichever road you chose to go down on trying to lose your weight. I know you can do it!! Happy 4th, honey!! Love you!! xox
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Lu,
My sister had L. E. and all the rest and weighed 100 pounds, soaking wet! I weigh 232, go figure! I am certain those of us over weight would feel better if we lost, but I am not sure I could stick to a diet. Sometimes I don't even feel like eating and go for a day just drinking water. When I do eat, and fibro patients can identify, I want sweets. I have been losing, slowly, and I am a diabetic on an oral pill, not insulin, and my sugar never goes up. Do you feel well enough to diet or are you feeling guilty? Use one of those electric wheel chairs at the stores when you feel bad, I do. Or let hubby push you in a non-electric one, at least you made the effort to go. If you feel well enough and aren't operating out of guilt, QVC has Nutrisystem and I think it's a better price than anywhere else. But, like I said, Nutrisystem is probably more food than I eat in 2 months and it's a months supply! I live with my ex and he loves doing the shopping, he says I spend too much! lol Especially if we go to Wally World, I buy everything but food! Don't push yourself LuAnne, only you know what you can and can't do! I don't make any more apologies, I do as I can, and I find I do well when grandkids come over, but I die the next 2 days. They go swimming in a pool I bought just for them , 14' around, 3 1/2' deep. Of course I sit in the shade, get them warm towels from the dryer, fix lunch and snacks, etc. I force myself to have fun with them and pay later, because I want to! Everybody knows better than to say anything about it too. I am here for you and you have loads of friends, you are never alone, but I know where you're coming from. I don't get out much, because I don't feel like doing anything, so I don't have any friends. Actually, I think the lady next door is disabled, but I don' even go there! Lu? Do you live next door to me?
Some of the meds that they use in LE can cause you to put on weight - are you on steroids?
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I know that I would be much better too with less weight. But, it is the work that goes into the dieting that I dread.... doing without the bad food, I can do... but the extra effort to make a fresh salad or breakfast, as opposed to zapping something quick in the micro is the hard part. <<< sigh >>>>
{{{{ Lu }}}} You are not alone.... ever...
be well,
Dawn
I'm so sorry your so sick and just not feeling good. Good luck with your diet no matter what you choose.
DEAR LU, SO SORRY YOU ARE FEELING SICK AND BLUE. I STRUGGLE WITH CONTROLLING MY WEIGHT WITH THE FREQUENT INCREASES OF PREDNISONE. I'M NOT SURE WHAT YOU DRINK BUT IF ITS SODA THEN JUST QUITTING THAT AND SWITCHING TO SPLENDA IN YOUR DRINKS WILL HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT, USING A SMALL DINNER PLATE SO YOUR PORTIONS ARE SMALLER AND THEN CUTTING THE SWEETS AND SNACKS ESPECIALLY AFTER 7 PM...THAT SWEETS BUSINESS IS EASIER SAID THEN DONE..THAT'S MY PROBLEM THEY ARE COMFORT FOODS FOR ME AND I ALWAYS MAKE THE EXCUSE THAT I DESERVE SOME PLEASURE. I KNOW THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO GET OUT AT LEAST TO THE GROCERY STORE...FOR SANITY. I USE THE ELECTRIC CART..IT WAS EMBARASSING AT FIRST..BUT AT THIS POINT WHO CARES..IT IS A CHOICE BETWEEN BEING STUCK INDOORS AND HAVING ALITTLE FREEDOM. I HAVE LEARNED TO LIVE FOR AND CHERISH MY GOOD DAYS.. I HAVE TO AND DEAL WITH THE OTHERS ONE DAY AT A TIME. GOOD LUCK AND HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON. LOVE, TINA
Weight Watchers has beena real successful diet for so many people, since you've used it before and lost the weight, seems like it's possibly the one for you again dear. Wow, your hubby mentioning maybe losing weight, took real guts on his part, don't know to many woman that wouldn't have bopped him over the head, lol, but it does show he cares and wants you to feel better. If you can't go back to a diet like the previous you used try what we've eaten for years, lots of fruits and vegetables and grilled or baked chicken, fish main courses would be good, healthy eating and you'd see the weight drop. Good luck with whatever you try dear.
Does your area not have any neighborhood girl get together nights or days out, or a social agency where folks get together to play cards, etc. Or if you can't get out alot, maybe have some friends over for card games or girlfriend socializing fun. All woman need girlfriends to help them get thru anything, don't know where I'd be without all my "Special Sisters", so hope you have some "special sis'" you can be with also. AJ
(((((((((LuAnne))))))))) so sorry you are feeling lonely...that is a feeling I would not wish on anyone...will be praying for you...Hope you can feel my cyber hug!!! Takecare and GBU,TerryAnn
Hey, at least you got hubby.
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