Hi Mrs Agi,

Well done to hubby & you for losing weight it doesn't matter how much at least its the right direction & not going up:bigsmile:

Not sure if I could do a dairy free diet as although I don't eat butter or spread I do have low fat cream cheese & cottage cheese. Of course I would if it was necessary for my health. I have had some 'naughty' snacks this week so feel really bad but then tell myself I'm allowed to have some treats now & again.

I have been very interested in the Olympics & my head keeps telling me I should get up off my backside & DO SOMETHING & I keep looking at an exercise DVD which is on a shelf opposite my recliner. Its from the MS Trust & is especially for those who are limited to what they can do. I'lm determined to get it down & actually do the exercises once the Olympics are finished so watch this space lol.

Hello TinnedTuna

You have a really good outlook & are doing very well with the weight loss, good for you. :bigsmile: I have made my own weights & use them every now & then but am aware I should do it much more.

I use crutches every day but just around the house not for long distances which is good as my wrists & arms are quite weak now. My legs are extremely stiff & its difficult to move them at times I'm just dragging them around. Every day is different so I have to make the most of the good days, even then I get it wrong by doing too much when I should rest in between activities. Sounds like you manage your problems very well.

I wish I could do my own garden but now have to rely on a lovely lady called Caroline who knows a lot about plants & works very hard to get my garden just as I want it & would have done it myself.

Here's hoping tomorrow is a good day :happy:

Hi Spoonielass,

I've heard of Lupus but don't know much about it so I'm afraid I don't get the "Spoonielass" thing. I think its a blood problem & you get tired a lot am I on right track?

Well done for doing what you can I wish I could hoover but its impossible now. I do manage to get about the house with the aid of crutches as I definitately don't want to use a wheelchair inside just yet. I suppose there will come a time I have to but am hoping that's a long way off.

I'm having to work hard at not giving in & eating 'unhealthy' at the mo. Although somehow am still keeping to my calorie allowance thank goodness.

Hi Mrs Agi

So pleased you are all doing good its great that you are all pulling together & I hope your son really takes to the outside it would be so good for him & you. I don't suppose you could clone your husband & send him to me? I really could use the help!

I have a DVD from the MS Trust which is done by 'Mr Motivator' here is the link to it

http://www.mstrust.org.uk/information/publications/moveit.jsp

have a look & see if you think it would be suitable for hubby, it only costs £1 but the P&P will be more of course.

Let me know if it helps.

Hiya

I'm so sorry for your loss & fully understand the comfort eating. Its so hard to get motivated after something like that so well done you for joing us on MFP.

It seems there are a heck of a lot of us in the same boat & its good to hear others stories. I too used to be
very active, I had a full time job, bought up my 2 children on my own, did my own gardening, decorating & went line dancing 4 or 5 times a week plus the year before I was diagnosed with MS I joined a gym & went swimming. Unfortunately now I can barely walk let alone anything else. The most exercise I get is walking down the hallway to the kitchen & back to make a cuppa.

My calorie intake has been all over the place lately as I have had a few health problems relating to MS & felt rather low so just eating whatever comes to hand or what my partner has, which is a lot of sugery things. He is tall & slim & can eat anything & everything & never put any weight on plus he eats all the time which is very annoying lol.

Rant over will go to see what where having for tea now & will try to make it healthy :laugh: :laugh: