It's Just Not Happening

elyse0210

Is it impossible to lose weight when I'm on steroid medication? I've been on prednisone for almost a year and I have gained 30 pounds. It doesn't look like I'm going to get off the medication completely until I'm hoping by the end of the year. Right now I'm maintaining the weight I am now which is fine but I'd like to see some results. Should I decrease my calories? Exercise more? Eat more or less of something? Or should I just accept the fact that I won't see any weight loss until I'm off the medication? I'm not going to give up but it's already mid June and I haven't really lost anything. *sigh*


*edit* Currently exercising on the wii fit. Just wanted to know if anyone out there also uses the wii and has had any success? I'm also interested in getting some new work out videos just not sure as to which one I should invest in. I did Tae Bo back in the day but those tapes are warped. Any suggestions?

GinaB30

I would continue to work out, but I don't really think it's going to come off all that easily while you're stil taking it. My very teenie tiny petite cousin was on a steroid and gained a lot of weight but once she was off it the weight just fell off for her. I hope that happens for you!!

elyse0210

Thanks! I'm hoping for the same thing too. I just keep trying.

rnroadrunner

steroids cause massive water retention. So hang in there. for exercise i strongly recomend Jillians 30 day shred. it will kick your but! I am on day 7 and I still sweat like a pig and huff and puff lol:laugh:

elyse0210

Thanks. I've been hearing good things about the 30 day shred. I was thinking of getting it once I'm off the medication so the pounds can just melt away.

mommyhof3

P90X?! I love it and the results are amazing

About the medication i can't really help you besides telling you to just keep doing what you are doing and when you are off them the weight will fall easily :flowerforyou:

I bought 30 day shred but it came in after I was started P90X so I have not done it yet. I hear good things about it though

shawnae2

I am not on prednisone but I take a ton and have since I was a baby of steriods for my asthma. It is hard for me to lose weight but it is coming off slowly. Luckly for me I only have to take them when needed not all the time. I would stick with it and it will come off just not as fast as we would like LOL!! For a work out video I love Power90!!

xtina11179

I have a Wii and I have the Biggest Loser game, I really like it, I just haven't been dedicated enough to actually see results. Someday...lol.

However, I DO have a favorite workout video. It is called Cardioke; it is a combination of Cardio exercises and Karaoke!! I know it sounds silly, but it is SO FUN!! It's more like dancing and partying than exercising. And get this, it is with Billy Blanks, Jr!! Yes, the Tae Bo Billy Blanks's son!! And boy, is he cute!! LoL!! Now, THAT one, I did see results with. I lost 32 pounds alternating between the treadmill and that on opposite days. If you have Exercise on Demand, you may be able to try it out there. That is where I found it, albeit a year ago. I got it for like $20! So worth the $$$!! I have recently moved so I'm not sure where it is at the moment but I can't wait to start using it again!!

selbyhutch

I highly recommend Wii EA Sports Active. Good luck.

Winter0916

I have the wii fit and I've seen results. I do a lot of the combinations that it suggest. I also play Just Dance with my daughter and it kicks your butt when you play it back to back.

I owuldn't eat less calories, look at least you can maintain the weight you are and not gain which is a BIG plus. Hang in there is almost July

megamom

Just remember taking the steroids can mask some injuries so be careful with any exercise you do, make sure you do the warm up's and cool down's and don't assume the injury isn't that bad because it doesn't hurt that bad, it could be. You have to be extra cautious exercising while on steroids to prevent real damage.

sunshine79

Don't give up and take some comfort that you are maintianing your weight, that in itself is an achievement. I recently re-discovered Tae bo and boy is it a good work out!!! You can get some of the old DVD's real cheap online. All the best, I know you will be successful.