Support for health problems while losing weight, and medications that hinder weight loss.

smcconnaughys

I want to open this topic up, I feel its important for people who've been in this situation, or are in this situation. Dealing with health problems or have in the past while trying to lose weight. If you have taken medication that makes it hard for you to lose weight, or causes weight gain. Verbalize your encouragement, struggles and successes, or just vent whatever it may be. I know everyone is different, this is some of my story.
I've struggled with my weight for years. I was diagnosed with some serious health problems years ago. I was put on corticosteriods for about a year, which made my weight problem even worse, not to mention the other side effects. I was eating healthy while on the medication and I was active, but I couldn't lose weight. After getting my health problems in remission and coming off the medication, I lost the weight. For about three years I was at my ideal weight. Then I had a flare up and was diagnosed with another debilitating health problem. Back on the corticosteroids I went, and my weight went up too. I gained 30 pounds in three months, I was miserable, emotionally hurt, I felt ugly, I felt like "here we go again, and there's nothing I can do about it." I did some research into corticosteroids, understanding what they are to the body and what they do. I cut back on my sugar by 50%, I eat mostly sugar from natural sources like healthy foods, I eat a ton of vegetables, and protein. I did cut out gluten, not for dietary reasons but health as I have autoimmune problems. I also cut back on dairy by 98%, I do not drink milk, if I have dairy its a rarity, like cheese on salad on accident. I also drink a ton of water almost 3 quarts a day. I did have a few unhealthy things, french fries, gluten free cookies. I've only been doing that for one and a half weeks, and I've lost 6 pounds. I am so happy to see it is possible, and want to give hope to anyone else who's been in this situation. I know it can be hard, in everyway, especially if you physical limitations. As a woman I notice more and more how judgemental some females can be. I've heard "wow you gained a lot of weight since summer," or "are you pregnant," or "your face is really puffy today." The worst is when people look at you, make a comment to someone else and assume you didnt hear it. "shhh, she gained so much weight." So hung up on vanity, we just see weight, and don't stop to think, "maybe they aren't doing so well."