My story.. Almost done! (Pic)
micheledennis78
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In 2014 my health was failing, I was trying to recover from being bed bound for 4 months and I was desperately trying to gain control over managing my SLE Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Dysautonomia, a Back Injury from a dog attack, General Edema and my "new" Pre-Type 2 Diabetes symptoms NATURALLY and medication free!! It felt like I was in a constant flare with a good day here and there... So, I jucied and I went Organic and NonGmo. Although I started feeling a little better it wasn't enough and the weight I had gained really wasn't budging... So I cut refined sugar, high starch and simple carbs and finally started losing some weight slowly! I was still having issues with swelling of my limbs and face which had been an issue my whole life..., after some research I decided to cut one more thing from my diet just to see if it would help and it did! I cut out gluten and like magic my adema was gone and if I do eat gluten it does come back because I also have NCGI, so being gluten free is here to stay for me. I have maintained this lifestyle for a little over 2 years now. Even dealing with losing my Father, my Son turning 22 and my Daughter graduating high school all in a matter of weeks of each other I have maintained my weight. I did slack on logging during that time, but I stayed on track! I have lost 55lbs so far and I take zero meds to manage my diseases it is all done through what I eat and drink! Also 95% of my weight loss has been from my "diet" and mindset changes do to not being able to exercise consistently. I do try to walk daily and I'm really trying to get consistent with exercising to lose this last bit of weight. It just takes a little more patience because exercise and Fibromyalgia are not great friends. Although there is no cure for 4 of my health issues I finally feel like I'M in control!!
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That is so amazing. I can tell how hard you work at overcoming obstacles. Keep up the great work!2
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acbraswell wrote: »That is so amazing. I can tell how hard you work at overcoming obstacles. Keep up the great work!
Thank you, I'm still amazed at the difference! Not just how I look, but how I feel!!0 -
You 're a HERO
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nourhanehab7 wrote: »You 're a HERO
Wow, thank you!! I just hope my story gives others with similar struggles hope and motivation to not give up!1 -
Great work. Inspiring.2
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Wow congratulations!!1
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indy_cruizer wrote: »Great work. Inspiring.
Thank you!!1 -
Caloriesloser wrote: »Wow congratulations!!
Thank you!!0 -
Wow you look like you could be around your daughter's age in that picture! Huge difference and the weight loss really took years off your face.2
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I thought that might've been your younger brother and sister not your kids!2
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you are awesome! i have the same gluten issues as you. tons of edema, joint aches & pains, mental fog. losing the gluten has been a game changer.1
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That is absolutely amazing! You are such an inspiration. Btw you two look like sisters in the pic. HOT MAMMA☺2
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cariduttry wrote: »you are awesome! i have the same gluten issues as you. tons of edema, joint aches & pains, mental fog. losing the gluten has been a game changer.
Losing the gluten really has been a game changer for me as well!! I'm glad you were able to figure out the cause as well! My doctors had me on water pills for years before I gave up the meds and went all natural and finally gluten free.0 -
lilligraz22 wrote: »That is absolutely amazing! You are such an inspiration. Btw you two look like sisters in the pic. HOT MAMMA☺
Thank you!!
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Eesh I thought partner and then best friend!!! You look so young - before you lost the weight and after! You look fabulous now.
Your kids must be so proud of you.1 -
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You look beautiful! Well done 1
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I'm not joking, I thought that girl in the picture with you was your sister until I read your story.
Amazing job!1 -
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So fantastic! Great results!! Woo you rock!!1
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Great job, you look beautiful and should be proud for so many reasons. I also agree with everyone else, you don't look like the mother of two adults.1
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You look younger!1
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Way to go!!! So proud of you!!! I know from personal experience what hard work that takes! Not being able to workout/exercise normally (or at all) makes things so much harder.
I have a number of auto immune disorders and also have dysautonomia (and lupus as well!) So I'm sure we have many of the same illnesses!
I read about your diet or lifestyle changes to your diet... And was wondering is that the ketogenic diet? I too also suffer from a ton of edema...mostly my kegs, feet and face. But it's everywhere. I've noticed a big drop in fluid when I cut sugars and carbs but I still suffer from a lot of fluid, just not near as much. I have Cushings syndrome from being on too high of a dosage of steroids for too long. Wonder if that and my chipmunk face will ever leave. It made me gain 100+ lbs but I'm on my way.. or trying to lose it. It's just hard being in bed most of the time (as I'm sure u can relate!) Thankfully I'm not in bed as much as I used to be.. I'll have a few good days where I can actually do a little housework. 2 years ago that wasn't even in my vocabulary!
Anyway any advice would be truly appreciated!!
What do u do for exercises so u don't set yourself back for days? I know u said u walk but anything else? What about when u first got out of bed rest after those 4 months?0
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