Prednisone/Budesonide & keto

PrettyAlaskan

Has anyone been able to lose weight while on 20+ mg of prednisone or 6 mg Budesonide? I started doing keto 17 days ago. I’ve been on steroids for over 2 years now due to an autoimmune disorder . In the past I just never tried to lose weight while on steroids since my weight wouldn’t budge, but I’m hoping with keto I might be able to accomplish the “impossible”.

Please, anyone in the same boat please let me know if you’ve lost weight while on these drugs...

L1zardQueen

I'm on prednisone, it has not stopped from losing weight. Prednisone has no calories. It may cause water retention but water retention is not the same as fat on the body. You don't need to try keto, just count your calories, and get a food scale to weigh everything you eat.

Rhumax67

I've gained weight while on pred(also for an auto immune disease) & find it difficult to lose. I'm down to 5mg a day but it will be several months before I'm off it, if all goes well. I find I'm better off on a vegan, whole food diet, but that's personal preference. Pred makes me very hungry & I could stuff a 3 course meal in & not feel full. I agree with Lizard though, it's all about counting calories & Using a food scale. Keep working on it & good luck!

PrettyAlaskan

Thanks for the input and encouragement! I feel like I can do this.