Military Wife Stationed In Germany

GRINOLA
GRINOLA Posts: 9 Member
in Motivation and Support
Looking for Motivational Friends!

I workout and eat well (so I think) but the pounds just aren't coming off. Last year, I developed allergies to an unknown allergen. As a result, my doctor put me on 65mg of prednisone twice a day for weeks, which resulted in me gaining 54 lbs in less than 6 months. My CW is 194 and my GW is 135. My husband is about to deploy and I'm determined to take advantage of the time we're apart to get my body to its best possible shape. My fitness level is intermediate but I'm ready to take it to the next
level. The scale just isn't moving and I'm becoming discouraged!

Please feel free to add me as a friend. I believe in accountability!

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  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
    Aloha from a Navy Wife in Hawaii who is also suffering from allergies! Didn't make me gain any weight, but they still suck. I hope your not allergic to hops living in Germany! That's on my top 5 list of places I want to visit!
  • SlimSlim2013
    SlimSlim2013 Posts: 7
    Greetings! From a fellow military spouse...
    I'm sorry about the weight gain and the fact that it seems as if it's not coming off when you are doing everything well gets so frustrating. Try to try again is the story of my life, especially where weight loss is concerned. The chaos and instability of moving around, deployments, etc. can really put a damper on the get slim party, but keep at it my friend. You aren't alone in the struggle, so stay the course.
    After a great deal of trial & error, I've figured out that I personally respond BEST to movement. My body will lose weight at a snail's if I'm not getting a lot of physical activity. Perhaps you can play around with your food intake & see if you notice a change.
    I hope the scale starts moving quickly for you.
  • tandraghose
    tandraghose Posts: 8 Member
    Where are you stationed in Germany? I am in Kaiserslautern. I started from around 184lbs 3 years ago, joined MFP about 1 year ago and now I am at 136lbs. Feel free to add me as a friend and my food diary is open.
  • darvin1023
    darvin1023 Posts: 52 Member
    Air Force guy here. Former Active duty. Switch to reserves so i can have a life.
    Feel free to add me if you want. I post funny motivational stuff on status.
    Yeah! where are you in Germany?

    I think it's cool that you are motivated to get back to a healthy lifestyle.
    I read that youre stuck in a plateau right now.
    1. Have you tried spinning classes at the gym? When i was in the fat boy program that *kitten* helped me drop weight FAST.
    2. Have you talked to a nutritionist at the base hospital? or at the HAWC? They can find some diets that might work for you.
    -I think these services I've suggested are still free for military and their dependent on-base. Call their offices and ask for an appointments. It doesnt hurt to ask right?
    After all, There are no stupid questions ...in the military. ;) (wink) LOL.
  • Sylvitryinghard
    Sylvitryinghard Posts: 549 Member
    Hey Im living in Germany :) I have nothing to do with military just been to Ramstein AB for work a few times for some inspection stuff and so. Ramstein and Ktown is like 3 hrs from where I live. Im in north in Germany.

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