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Jmgarcia777
Jmgarcia777 Posts: 5 Member
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Hi. My name is Julie. I'm 53 years old and need to lose 50 lbs. I'm struggling to do so because of a couple health issues and medication. Yep, some medications cause weight gain and thus prevent weight loss.
I feel like I'll always be on an uphill battle, but I know God will see me through this journey. I cannot help myself on this one and apparently neither can any doctor.
God helps those who cannot help themselves, not just those who can.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.

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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,442 Member
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    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,521 Member
    edited August 2019
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    Hi Julie, My wife who is approximately your age was in a similar situation. She was helped immensely by consulting a dietitian (nutritional specialist) about every 2 weeks. She lost about 50lbs, thus it was money very well spent.

    It is totally true that most doctors will only treat your illness, and you need to find someone like a life coach or dietitian if you want support for you health.

    Best wishes for a healthy life!
  • CharlieCharlie007
    CharlieCharlie007 Posts: 246 Member
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    Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »
    Hi Julie, My wife who is approximately your age was in a similar situation. She was helped immensely by consulting a dietitian (nutritional specialist) about every 2 weeks. She lost about 50lbs, thus it was money very well spent.

    It is totally true that most doctors will only treat your illness, and you need to find someone like a life coach or dietitian if you want support for you health.

    Best wishes for a healthy life!

    Agree! But, make sure it is a Registered Dietitian. They have to have the RD designation. This means they did their university degree and completed their stages in clinical settings. RD is a protected designation. Anyone and their grandma can say they are a nutritionalist (spelling)... Anyways, find one that has a strong tract record and who specializes with body transformations under your conditions.

  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 33,962 Member
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    CharlieCharlie007 wrote: »
    Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »
    Hi Julie, My wife who is approximately your age was in a similar situation. She was helped immensely by consulting a dietitian (nutritional specialist) about every 2 weeks. She lost about 50lbs, thus it was money very well spent.

    It is totally true that most doctors will only treat your illness, and you need to find someone like a life coach or dietitian if you want support for you health.

    Best wishes for a healthy life!

    Agree! But, make sure it is a Registered Dietitian. They have to have the RD designation. This means they did their university degree and completed their stages in clinical settings. RD is a protected designation. Anyone and their grandma can say they are a nutritionalist (spelling)... Anyways, find one that has a strong tract record and who specializes with body transformations under your conditions.

    This is not true in every place.

    In my state there are no educational differences between Nutritionist and Dietician. Same education, same State licensing.

    It may be true where you are, I agree.



    To the person posting this thread:

    Medications don't make yo gain weight nor make it impossible to lose weight. Depending on what it is, there may be a different medication to try that may have fewer side effects, but weight loss comes down to taking in fewer calories than you use every day, over time.

    Start by logging your food here every day. Set your Goals to, "Lose 1 pound per week," like the setup guide suggests. Set your "Activity level" honestly.

    Then be consistent. In 4-6 weeks you'll see if you are eating at the right calorie level to lose one pound per week.

    It's no different than what all of us have to do. Medications may make you feel lethargic or tired or increase appetite, but there is still a level of calories that will have you losing weight.

    Time to get started. Prayer optional, but important. :)
  • lancejohnston523
    lancejohnston523 Posts: 60 Member
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    Jmgarcia777 wrote: »
    Hi. My name is Julie. I'm 53 years old and need to lose 50 lbs. I'm struggling to do so because of a couple health issues and medication. Yep, some medications cause weight gain and thus prevent weight loss.
    I feel like I'll always be on an uphill battle, but I know God will see me through this journey. I cannot help myself on this one and apparently neither can any doctor.
    God helps those who cannot help themselves, not just those who can.
    I hope everyone has a great weekend.

    Take one day at a time - make it a goal to make your workout (whatever it is) and your daily calorie goal. Aim for slow progress each week - 0.5-1 pound weight loss is moving in the right direction. Have faith that you can do this - Good luck
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,290 Member
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    nighthawk584 wrote: »
    God gave every one of us freewill. It's up to us to choose what to do with it. You CAN do this. I'm 54 and was near death last April because of my health and obesity. I have lost 62 lbs so far. One step , one calorie at a time.

    Your amazing!

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