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I am also interested.

Hi Jainey... You WILL get there. I hate it when the meds that are supposed to help us start to hurt us... I have had that issue with prednisone lately...

Not a great week... But I've had worse. Me 3 Gremlins 4

Hi Victoria! I so understand. Lupus and Fibromyalgia and severe arthritis keep me moving pretty slow if at all. Bit we can do it!

Y'all are a riot. I've lost my count here bad started it wrong anyway. So... Starting from Sunday... Me:1 Gremlins ;2

Thanks Bill! Me : 2 Gremlins :2 I'm ok with a draw for now so glad I've been tracking every day even if the choices aren't the best.. Still learn stuff by doing it.

I'm glad I went back and looked at the beginning of this thread. I could use some daily accountability for some simple goals especially as I hit a busy season for the next several weeks. My goals 1. Track every day even if it's bad 2. Stay within calories 3. Eat less sugary carbs Me 2 Gremlins 1 Need to get more fruit in…

That should say....I hope you get answers soon ...

I not fond of my body not workingvlike it used to. All we can do is keep going....I hope you herd answers soon. You deserve them.

I have to remember that it doesn't happen over night.... That there are going to be imperfect days.... And that the big picture is much more important than any bad day.

I don't, but I will be curious to hear what you think. I take tramadol occasionally... And it does not make me sleepy unless I'm already having trouble....

Loving these stories. I too bypassed chocolate today. And I got up, which given how I feel is huge deal today

Sugar in my coffee... I trying to cut out aspartame which doesn't work in hot beverages anyway. Iced tea I drive k without sweetners. I do Splenda when I need sweetners in other drinks.

Thanks gang. I felt pretty empowered by the whole thing....

Hi Tanya! I so get it... I'm 51 with RA and lupus... Feel free to add me

Mine is staying on course... I get lazy or "busy".... I have however, continuous used to log food and use the app every day so at least there's a small change... Eye on the prize....

I hope to sleep in too! Glad you're better. This chronic illness stuff is tough. I hope to just have an easy day tomorrow... Shoulder is not great but it's as good as it can be for now.... It could be worse. I did my walk today and I had to keep telling myself... It's OK that you're slow and tired.... You're still lapping…

Hey butrfly.... I am 51...mom of two teens... One of whom is 14 and has down syndrome and autism... A handsome handful on the best day.... I have RA and lupus... Need to shed about 80 or more pounds... Not an easy task but taking it slow. Your poor spine.... That sounds incredibly painful. I hate those days when a…

Farback.... Your alarm text is hilarious. I had one off day this week but so far the rest of the week has been ok. I am thinking about feeling better... Can't think of a better reason to be motivated...

Just typical family stuff.... I have an almost 17year old daughter and a 14year old son who has down syndrome and autism... School started today and so there was drama this week. Husband working late... You get the idea. I'm feeling mostly ok... A little tired and some pain in knees and shoulders.... Once everyone's…

Side effects are the worst... Glad you have a supportive spouse. Hope you're arm gets better, that sounds scary... I did some stress eating today... Haven't done that in weeks....

Don't know where the rest of the post went.... Anyway other than shoulder pain I'm OK. A decent food week. Hope you get relief soon. Treatment ought to be easier!

My daughter walked at 10 months... I don't recommend it

Thinking about you Meli... How are you?

This thread is exactly what I needed this morning. So glad to find folks who are doing great things take life better. I am committed to not letting my chronic pain issues define me or my abilities. I will take off this weight and I will do ot for as long as it takes. Thanks for the pep talk friends.

Hi Lynx! Im older than both of you so hush... (51... how the heck did that happen???) I too am in the 280 range... I have never weighed so much... thank you prednisone and chronic pain... but it's slowly coming off and I am so very glad that today anyway, I can help that process along....

deep breaths.... yes... how old is your baby??? Hang in there...

Hi gang... I'm Tracey... I, am 51... Mom to two great teens one of whom had autism and down syndrome... I have somewhere between 80-100 pounds to lose and so far it's going well. I have lupus and RA and my exercise consists of... Walking. Slow and steady is going to win the race here.

I'm sorry you've got some ugly days ahead Meli. I'm trying to adjust to my new normal.... I don't much like it either. The handful of pills I take twice a day makes me a little nuts. What condition (s) do you take the pain shots for? I will say some prayers for strength and peace... The things we do...

That is a win! Met my step goal today. Definitely a win!