Anyone disabled & trying to loose weight?

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  • kyuui13
    kyuui13 Posts: 36 Member
    I have a long list but the ones to point out is I have hypothyroidism, migraines and PDD-NOS (which is in autism spectrum but I have a mild form of it) Some days are more disabling then others. I've been doing my best with getting my exercise and dieting. I been drinking those protein shakes and they really seem to help. I have lost 24.4 pounds since October and need to lose 70 more.
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    kyuui13 wrote: »
    I have a long list but the ones to point out is I have hypothyroidism, migraines and PDD-NOS (which is in autism spectrum but I have a mild form of it) Some days are more disabling then others. I've been doing my best with getting my exercise and dieting. I been drinking those protein shakes and they really seem to help. I have lost 24.4 pounds since October and need to lose 70 more.

    Hi Kyuui13!
    Welcome to the group! Wow, Kudos on your weight loss so far! Woooo Hoooo! I know about those disabling days too, and they are no fun. Good Idea about the protein shakes; protein is the hardest thing for me to keep in my system. I do hope today is a good day for you! Add me as a friend! CJ :)
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    Hi Everyone! Well, today is the TEST!! We head out for the day with the Grandbabies. This is my hardest thing to do. I love to be active, but the pain and exhaustion usually hit me hard. I've been moving more, more activity for the past 3 weeks now. I'll ck in tonight when we get back home. Have a Wonderful Motivated Day Everyone!! Remember to rest, eat sensibly, and LETS DO THIS!! CJ
  • happyauntie2015
    happyauntie2015 Posts: 282 Member
    I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend! Hubby and I took our niece to the zoo she is 2. We walked around for 2 hours and it was well worth the pain I'm in now! Lol...there is something about seeing these things through her eyes! We both go back to work tomorrow and are already counting the days until we can take her back lol. Thank goodness I work from home or I'd be calling off due to the pain and swelling!
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    I have Crohn's disease which is an autoimmune disease. not only are there the usual bathroom issues but chronic abdominal and joint pain which I can't get anything stronger than tramadol for except when I am hospitalized and I can't take NSAIDs because of GI bleeding risk. I also have chronic fatigue/exhaustion from my disease and the medication. I'm immunosuppressed from 2 meds (I'm on a biologic called Remicade I get every 6 weeks via IV and on a immunosuppressant pill) to stop my lovely body from attacking myself. I do lift heavy 3x a week but I basically sleep all day every day on my rest days because of it. I don't do any cardio for obvious reasons. Lifting is very important to me so I use my "spoons" to do it. I am on a very restricted (food wise not calorie wise) diet as I have so many trigger foods that rip up my insides and that my body won't even attempt to digest. Gotta love autoimmune diseases!
  • kirstinethornburg
    kirstinethornburg Posts: 300 Member
    We all have our ups and downs. Don't worry about it as other have said it could be tom for you. hang on. I have had three total knee replacement of my right knee in a three year time frame two of them stem from infection. For me I have found two things to help with my pain is regenicare from univera and useing a tens machine. I workout four days a week. rideing my Ellipitical bike 33 minutes each time and various weight machines I lift 65 pound weights 3 sets of 10 reps per set. Been working oput since october 2015. Hang on it takes time . over time it will all work out.
  • tany118
    tany118 Posts: 5 Member

    Hi everyone!
    Blessings to all! I'm glad I found this post,its so helpful!

    My problem is mainly my knees. They swell and hurt and make everything difficult.I find few exercises really help, swimming does though.

    Here is what has helped me

    Cold water showers - make me feel more awake and better. I take them after the hot shower. It is said it also helps move your circulation.

    Log in less than 1000 cal and ignore the message that its not enough. I don't really move enough to make it not enough

    Music all the time. I'm moving and don't realize it! Plus keeps me happy.

    So far I've have measured 12 pounds in 5 months.

    Lets keep it up!!!


    cjdsign wrote: »
    "Calories In vs. Calories Out.
    CI > CO = Weight Gain
    CI = CO = Maintain Weight
    CI < CO = Weight Loss
    Let's do this! I can do this. WE can do this!" Great Idea from BinaryFu !

    I think that may be where I fall short. I get the extra calories from doing something and it adds it, so I eat something else. I know this will sound weird, but It is hard for me to eat 1,300 calories each day. Most days the darn thing says, "you're not eating enough", so I eat something else. But because of my Rapid Transit, which is like a bullet train in my gut some days, my body is daily freaking out to keep the fat. So, decrease the carbs, but loose the food. A catch 22 for sure.

    I for one will be trying BinaryFu's idea above and see if it will help me out. CJ

  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    tany118 wrote: »
    Hi everyone!
    Blessings to all! I'm glad I found this post,its so helpful!

    My problem is mainly my knees. They swell and hurt and make everything difficult.I find few exercises really help, swimming does though.

    Here is what has helped me

    Cold water showers - make me feel more awake and better. I take them after the hot shower. It is said it also helps move your circulation.

    Log in less than 1000 cal and ignore the message that its not enough. I don't really move enough to make it not enough

    Music all the time. I'm moving and don't realize it! Plus keeps me happy.

    So far I've have measured 12 pounds in 5 months.

    Lets keep it up!!!

    Love the music tip, it can completely transform my mood, too! I'll play my "favorites" playlist, and at the start of each song exclaim "I *love* this song too! Must be my lucky day, all my favorite songs are playing!" ;) I know it's goofy, but it cheers me up!
  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    I have Crohn's disease which is an autoimmune disease. not only are there the usual bathroom issues but chronic abdominal and joint pain which I can't get anything stronger than tramadol for except when I am hospitalized and I can't take NSAIDs because of GI bleeding risk. I also have chronic fatigue/exhaustion from my disease and the medication. I'm immunosuppressed from 2 meds (I'm on a biologic called Remicade I get every 6 weeks via IV and on a immunosuppressant pill) to stop my lovely body from attacking myself. I do lift heavy 3x a week but I basically sleep all day every day on my rest days because of it. I don't do any cardio for obvious reasons. Lifting is very important to me so I use my "spoons" to do it. I am on a very restricted (food wise not calorie wise) diet as I have so many trigger foods that rip up my insides and that my body won't even attempt to digest. Gotta love autoimmune diseases!

    I have an autoimmune disease, too, called Myasthenia Gravis. Such a frustrating group of diseases! Nice to meet another "spoon saver" :)
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    I have Crohn's disease which is an autoimmune disease. not only are there the usual bathroom issues but chronic abdominal and joint pain which I can't get anything stronger than tramadol for except when I am hospitalized and I can't take NSAIDs because of GI bleeding risk. I also have chronic fatigue/exhaustion from my disease and the medication. I'm immunosuppressed from 2 meds (I'm on a biologic called Remicade I get every 6 weeks via IV and on a immunosuppressant pill) to stop my lovely body from attacking myself. I do lift heavy 3x a week but I basically sleep all day every day on my rest days because of it. I don't do any cardio for obvious reasons. Lifting is very important to me so I use my "spoons" to do it. I am on a very restricted (food wise not calorie wise) diet as I have so many trigger foods that rip up my insides and that my body won't even attempt to digest. Gotta love autoimmune diseases!


    Hi Singing flute lady, Welcome to the group!
    My younger Bro has Crohn's disease too. He works out but food is not his friend. He has had it since a teen and he 49 now. And they don't have a real name for what I have yet. LOL got them all stumped. It all started the food thing, when I got the Swine Flu in 2009. wiped out my immune system and I was deathly ill for over 2 years. It has been a long road back, little by little. With the other disabilities, I have to laugh, God is really got a sense of humor!!! I do know, and I know many of you all agree, that I would not be as aware of others issues as I am, as compassionate towards others, or patient. I have come a long way in my 51 yrs. I hope for many more! I hope you find this group strengthening and comforting! CJ
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    kirstinethornburg wrote: »
    We all have our ups and downs. Don't worry about it as other have said it could be tom for you. hang on. I have had three total knee replacement of my right knee in a three year time frame two of them stem from infection. For me I have found two things to help with my pain is regenicare from univera and useing a tens machine. I workout four days a week. rideing my Ellipitical bike 33 minutes each time and various weight machines I lift 65 pound weights 3 sets of 10 reps per set. Been working oput since october 2015. Hang on it takes time . over time it will all work out.

    Hi Kirstine! Welcome to the group!
    I really like your progress! Way to go and you are so inspirational! Thank YOU!! You are so right about the ups and downs. Last wk I gained 7 lbs and this week it is all off! Yeah, starting again, and again, but keeping my head focused ahead and not behind. Your advice is great and I am glad the 10's unit is going well for you. I have been using mine since 2000. I just got a new one...lol wore out the old thing! CJ
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    From Tany, "Hi everyone!
    Blessings to all! I'm glad I found this post,its so helpful!

    My problem is mainly my knees. They swell and hurt and make everything difficult.I find few exercises really help, swimming does though.

    Here is what has helped me

    Cold water showers - make me feel more awake and better. I take them after the hot shower. It is said it also helps move your circulation.

    Log in less than 1000 cal and ignore the message that its not enough. I don't really move enough to make it not enough

    Music all the time. I'm moving and don't realize it! Plus keeps me happy.

    So far I've have measured 12 pounds in 5 months.

    Lets keep it up!!!"

    Hi Tany and thank you for joining us!!
    ouch. I hope you have found some relief. I do love music and listen to all kinds. I do agree with you that the music helps keep my mind off the pain. Makes me totally move to the beat too! LOL.
    I love cold more then hot, I even wear clothes right from the wash machine in the 90's + of Summer. No lie!! hahahaha Yes, the log cal thingy I do leave low some days. And chock it up to no movement in be days!
    Try those stretching exercises, stretching really only on Fit2mecoach.com they are great and you can burn calories and add them here too. Lets Keep It UP!!! YEAH!!! CJ
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    I've been watching and liking all the progress on everyone's daily entries and I am sees wonderful progress!!! Way to keep it up everyone!! Hugs, CJ <3
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    I just wanted to show you all, my total support on here, my monumental accomplishment when I hit the Chinese Buffet today for Dinner... I did order a sprite, old habit and really wanted the lemon water, but when the waiter came by he said, "got ya, tea & sprite!" I felt like I just blew it, but I ate accordingly and did ok!!
    Here is what I ate a few weeks ago when we went and I was like "Oh MY! I really ate all that!!" AND look at that calorie count what a whopper!!! No wonder I am fat!! LOL

    Here is the data:

    Your Food Diary For:
    Monday, May 2, 2016
    Dinner
    Sprite - Pop, 24 oz 280
    Homemade - Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, 3 large mushrooms 230
    Chinese - Egg Drop Soup, 1 cup 73
    Moy Lee - Pan Fried Pork Potstickers - No Soy Sauce, 2 Potsticker 140
    Ruthie's - Donuts - Biscuit Sugar, 2 donut 256
    Spring Roll - Chinese, 2 small spring roll 50
    Trident Seafoods - Panko Breaded Talapia, 0.25 fillet (82g) 45
    Add Food Quick Tools 1,074
    Your Food Diary For:
    Thursday May 26, 2016
    Dinner
    Mushrooms Stuffed With Cheese, 4 each 81
    Cp - Wantons, 4 pieces 110
    Chinese Calorie Count - Egg Drop Soup With Noodles, 1 cup 120
    Heb Sushiya - Pork Pot Sticker, 2 pieces with sauce 105
    Golden Chick - Fried Fish, 0.5 piece 70 0
    Subway - Sprite 16oz, 16 oz 198
    Add Food Quick Tools 763

    Woooo Hoooo, I know it could be better, but I am happy it is lower!
    Tell us about your food goals! Exercise Goals! Accomplishments! We want to encourage you too!!
    CJ
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10153630/why-this-group#latest
    Hey I just found this group and joined! Disabled and Overweight. Come join me there! CJ
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    Ok, so this is a 3 day weekend for most of you all out there in MFP land. We are going to cook out, but I am going to do my best to limit my junk intake. After all, it is a holiday and a little junk food will be involved. So my plan is to eat something, probably a couple of cookies and call it good. Since I am making them and they are going to be around AND I know I will eat some, I will choose to eat these cookies and then make my other choices to keep under my food goals for the weekend. How about you? Are you going to indulge or be the strong one in the group *wink* !! I for one love chocolate and am going to indulge. It is ok, I know I am going to do it so there will be no let down. However, if this broken tooth still aches when it is time to devour these glorious cookies, I may have to pass on them :no_mouth:
    Enjoy your weekend and keep up the great loss and burn everyone!!
    CJ
  • bcklee
    bcklee Posts: 50 Member
    Me!! I have CP. I am so glad you posted this!!
  • happyauntie2015
    happyauntie2015 Posts: 282 Member
    I had today off from my at home job and the neighbor had us over for a BBQ. I had a hot dog with bun and relish and a bratwurst and a Pepsi then hubby and I went for ice cream. That was my entire day of eating ther than water. I'm shocked it stayed under 1600 calories! Tomorrow i work a few hours and then we are hosting a BBQ. I am controlling tomorrow by providing a fruit tray and chicken and a nice salad and veggie tray. I provided the guests with what we will be providing so I can't wait to see what others bring! :)
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    bcklee wrote: »
    Me!! I have CP. I am so glad you posted this!!

    Hi bcklee! I am glad you joined us!! Welcome! :smiley:
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    happyauntie2015 wrote: »
    I had today off from my at home job and the neighbor had us over for a BBQ. I had a hot dog with bun and relish and a bratwurst and a Pepsi then hubby and I went for ice cream. That was my entire day of eating ther than water. I'm shocked it stayed under 1600 calories! Tomorrow i work a few hours and then we are hosting a BBQ. I am controlling tomorrow by providing a fruit tray and chicken and a nice salad and veggie tray. I provided the guests with what we will be providing so I can't wait to see what others bring! :)

    Happy Auntie, Wow that was great keeping under calories!!! Way to go!!
    Great about planning ahead for your BBQ!! I hope you have so much fun and good friends are always a plus! :wink:
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    edited May 2016
    Just a quick update...
    I have not heard about that group listed above, however, I have posted some link Sources that we have spoken of on here. I will continue to update from our discussions here! Come join the group and find like minded and like abled individuals to get support and give some support too! You all are amazing and I am proud of each an every goal you have achieved, no matter how great or how small! Hugs, CJ http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10400601/sources?new=1
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    Happy Memorial Day to all; and remember those who gave their all in protecting our freedom and our rights.
  • moobaloo13
    moobaloo13 Posts: 11 Member
    edited May 2016
    Hope you all had a good long-weekend (it was a long weekend here in the UK too)!

    My PoTS specialist phoned me last week and increased my dose of steroids again for the second time in 3 months. Despite still sticking to my calorie goal, I've GAINED 3lbs over the weekend! I know it's most likely water weight and I've measured myself with a tape to reassure myself (2 inches off my waist in the last 2 & 1/2 weeks!),but I can't help feeling really deflated by the number on the scale... Know what I mean?!
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    moobaloo13 wrote: »
    Hope you all had a good long-weekend (it was a long weekend here in the UK too)!

    My PoTS specialist phoned me last week and increased my dose of steroids again for the second time in 3 months. Despite still sticking to my calorie goal, I've GAINED 3lbs over the weekend! I know it's most likely water weight and I've measured myself with a tape to reassure myself (2 inches off my waist in the last 2 & 1/2 weeks!),but I can't help feeling really deflated by the number on the scale... Know what I mean?!

    you bet I know!! It is so frustrating, they tell us to loose weight and fill us up with steroid shots! A vicious cycle!! And I drink 8 to 10 cups of water a day and still the numbers don't move or go up!! The measure tape is now my best friend!! Ignoring my scale for a bit LOL :blush:1opiue6fda1u.jpg
  • yasef13
    yasef13 Posts: 63 Member
    Hi all! I am a 40 year old female with fibromyalgia, hyperextension of the joints, chronic lower back pain, essential tremors, carpal tunnel in both wrists, cubital tunnel syndrome in my elbows, perimenopause and ADD.
    I have to teenage sons and a toddler. I work part time in a kitchen where I'm the cook.
    I have lost 50 lbs to date out of an approximate 105-110. Things have slowed down considerably for me, and I totally understand about that 'lying scale *kitten'!!
    Every time I have a flareup or over exert myself, also twice a month like clickeork , my weight goes up by 5-7 lbs even though I'm practically starving myself according to some people on this forum by staying under or at 800 calories. Its the ONLY way I lose.
    I feel ALL your pains and give each and every one of you a warm gentle hug!
    Till later.
  • moobaloo13
    moobaloo13 Posts: 11 Member
    cjdsign wrote: »
    moobaloo13 wrote: »
    Hope you all had a good long-weekend (it was a long weekend here in the UK too)!

    My PoTS specialist phoned me last week and increased my dose of steroids again for the second time in 3 months. Despite still sticking to my calorie goal, I've GAINED 3lbs over the weekend! I know it's most likely water weight and I've measured myself with a tape to reassure myself (2 inches off my waist in the last 2 & 1/2 weeks!),but I can't help feeling really deflated by the number on the scale... Know what I mean?!

    you bet I know!! It is so frustrating, they tell us to loose weight and fill us up with steroid shots! A vicious cycle!! And I drink 8 to 10 cups of water a day and still the numbers don't move or go up!! The measure tape is now my best friend!! Ignoring my scale for a bit LOL :blush:1opiue6fda1u.jpg

    Thanks CJ lol x
  • moobaloo13
    moobaloo13 Posts: 11 Member
    yasef13 wrote: »
    Hi all! I am a 40 year old female with fibromyalgia, hyperextension of the joints, chronic lower back pain, essential tremors, carpal tunnel in both wrists, cubital tunnel syndrome in my elbows, perimenopause and ADD.
    I have to teenage sons and a toddler. I work part time in a kitchen where I'm the cook.
    I have lost 50 lbs to date out of an approximate 105-110. Things have slowed down considerably for me, and I totally understand about that 'lying scale *kitten'!!
    Every time I have a flareup or over exert myself, also twice a month like clickeork , my weight goes up by 5-7 lbs even though I'm practically starving myself according to some people on this forum by staying under or at 800 calories. Its the ONLY way I lose.
    I feel ALL your pains and give each and every one of you a warm gentle hug!
    Till later.

    I'm amazed you manage to work with all that going on with your health, I applaud you! I miss working SO much.

    I also stay around 800 calories a day, I'm following the BSD by Dr Michael Mosely...let's see how long it takes for this thread to get locked now we've said this!
  • cjdsign
    cjdsign Posts: 202 Member
    BSD by Dr Michael Mosely. B)
  • johnmcglynn01
    johnmcglynn01 Posts: 3 Member
    I have been - not DIS-abled, but certainly, DIFFERENTLY-abled, since around 2007, following a bicycling accident that busted up my lower spine and left me with 6 ruptured discs in my lumbar spine - after 4 (failed) back surgeries, I am 2-1/2 inches shorter and 40 lbs heavier than I was when I was an incredibly active triathlete with at least 10 marathon finishes (I've lost track), and more than 40 triathlon finishes under my belt, including 8 half-Ironmans and one full Ironman. I am now hard pressed to do anything now but walk - running, swimming and cycling are definitely out (not that I'd ever share the road again with automobiles, after my experience) - and I get through the day on a regimen of time-released morphine, plus hydrocodone for "breakthrough" pain. That said, I consider myself incredibly lucky... the same accident that brought me to this state could very easily have killed me instead. OK, it's much harder to lose weight when you're relying on diet alone, with minimal exercise, but it IS doable, even at my advanced years (not THAT advanced, but I'll never see 50 again, and 60 is too close for comfort) and my now tortoise-slow metabolism... I'm down almost 15 lbs in the past 2 months, with about 40 to go... I figure it will take me another 9-10 months, which isn't too much fun, but this IS a lifestyle change, not just a fad.
  • yasef13
    yasef13 Posts: 63 Member
    moobaloo13 wrote: »

    I'm amazed you manage to work with all that going on with your health, I applaud you! I miss working SO much.

    I also stay around 800 calories a day, I'm following the BSD by Dr Michael Mosely...let's see how long it takes for this thread to get locked now we've said this!
    No applause necessary ;) , I do what I have to for my family, you know?
    I really wish people would understand how hard it is for some people to lose the weight the traditional way either because of sloooow metabolism or lack of ability to exercise.
    I got slammed on a different website just for saying how many calories I consume a day.
    Anyways, this thread is great, makes me feel I'm not alone and there's hope for us all.
    Xxx
    Johnmcglynn01, I'm sorry to hear about your accident and so glad that you have found a way to cope with all the disappointments. You sound very positive! WTG.

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