Lack of weight loss

Die_T
Die_T Posts: 9 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone! I have a big question to ask!

I'm currently being diagnosed with lupus which affects my energy and coping levels, I'm 4"11 and weigh 128 pounds (which is SO bad!) I used to weigh 98 pounds and my goal is to get there again.

Because of my energy levels working out is harder on some days than it is others (can't afford to go to the gym, do jump rope for an hour, walking up and down hills and stair climbing).

I don't eat any junk food and count every single calorie, so why have I only lost 2 pounds in so many months!?

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  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    weight loss is about your deficet, exercise is for fitness.

    you may "count' the calories but are those counts accurate? do you use a food scale? measure liquids?
  • Die_T
    Die_T Posts: 9 Member
    I only drink black tea and water so there's not much need to measure liquids, but yes, I weigh everything and measure everything out. I try to be as honest as I can be with myself about what I eat and how much I eat.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    Not sure its a good idea to do high-impact exercise (like jump rope) with an autoimmune disorder like Lupus (which often causes joint irritation). Have you spoken with your doctor about what exercises could potentially irritate or inflame your joints and worsen your condition?
  • refinedredbird
    refinedredbird Posts: 208 Member
    The less weight you have to lose, the slower the weight loss is. I would suggest you be more patient.
  • Die_T
    Die_T Posts: 9 Member
    Well I'm still being diagnosed, they know I have Lupus they're just confirming it, so asking a doctor what exercises to do might be a little ways away yet until everything's confirmed on paper.
    But I agree with you! I should find some lighter exercises, I just don't know what yet.
  • Die_T
    Die_T Posts: 9 Member
    Thank you for your advice! I do lack patience...
  • OkamiLavande
    OkamiLavande Posts: 336 Member
    Try pilates and yoga with Lupus. It will help reduce muscle and joint inflammation which is common with Lupus. I'd also recommend being more diligent with counting calories. Unless you are utterly honest, you won't lose weight. With autoimmune disorders you tend to lose weight on a slower level because your body is already attacking itself so when you add the slight muscle tears and slight fractures to bones from jumping rope and hiking, you are causing your body to repair even more slowly.
  • Die_T
    Die_T Posts: 9 Member
    Ooohhh! Thank you! That advice is very much needed! I've always been active, and this new set back is difficult for me to accept, I've always pushed myself to the limit and never thought that it might do more harm than good... (I'm stupid!)

    Thank you!

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