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I have very limited mobility due to auto immune diseases. It's so hard to lose weight when you can't exercise. I'm thinking about trying water therapy, but I'm afraid it will increase my pain. Catch 22. You're right about having mini goals. I'm proud when I've emptied the dishwasher or done a load of laundry. Looking at…
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My sister had similar symptoms. She dropped to below 100 lbs and became severely malnourished. Stabbing pain after eating or drinking. She just had surgery for MALS (I don't know the actual name). Basically, the branch of the aorta that takes blood to the GI system is "hook" shaped because of a ligament that is too tight.…
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I can really relate. Polymiositis and fibro for 16 years. And, now I'm 59 and postmenopausal. I gained 30 lbs because of long term prednisone use and, even though I'm off it now, I can't lose the weight. All I can do is watch my calorie intake because my mobility is limited. I am trying to walk to the mailbox daily. My doc…
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Pretty much everything has expiration dates, even if it's years from now, but you're usually safe to use them for another week. This whole conversation makes me think about the preservatives they must use to keep eggs edible this long. Egg beaters have a shelf life of 120 days from the time they leave the production line.…
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I feel your frustration. I gained 30 lbs because of medications and that type of weight is almost impossible to lose, especially if you are still on the meds. Also, I can't exercise. I have managed to lose 15lbs using MFP and I can tell you what helped me. *I am on 1000 cal/day *I eat many of the same things everyday. It…
