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For all those following my progress It's 8 weeks off the meds.. I've decided to say off the meds till my next MRI in September.. I feel good.. And if I do say so.. I'm looking good! Had a shopping expedition today.. Aussie size 8 (US Size 4) all round!!

Nearly 8 weeks in .. It's time to decide if I continue med free I'm feeling great.. Other than the winter sniffles.. Been seeing an amazing guy and been out and about every night.. I'm confident that the diet and lifestyle is holding strong and I'm going to extend the trail to 16 weeks to review again. I've not been…

6 weeks in.. feeling great.. and my social life has improved no end... So much easier when you don't have to plan around giving yourself a needle at 6:30pm (an being close to a hospital incase you have a reaction to the needle)

To be honest with you all... The reason I've done so well is a mix of fear and pride. Being diagnosed with a debilitating illness that the doctors and the science was telling me. Can only get worse.. Scared the crap outta me.. I was at a critical point.. I give up, and start planning for motorised wheel chairs and home…

Even if it only stays in remission for a few years.. This "lifestyle change" will have been worth it

This was my exact reason for doing a med free trial.. I've set myself a review date of 8 weeks.. At this point I will consider if I feel the meds were helping with the MS symptoms The MS drugs themselves are not known for reversing the brain lesions.. Only for slowing the progress.. So as such.. In my opinion it's the diet…

Today I'm 4 weeks off the Meds.. They should now be fully out of my system. I'm feeling great.. and even got back on the treadmill today! I was really hungry yesterday.. so I snacked a little more than I should have.. but still managed a 100gm loss (i know its not much.. but every down is not an up) Hope you are all doing…

Thanx again everyone for the encourage and support. Today is 3 weeks without the meds.. its been an interesting 3 weeks. but I'm feeling good about my decision to stop the meds. I went into the Neuro office yesterday (for my parents to donate blood to MS Research on genetic trace-ability) and they were all so happy with…

When I started my journey in June 2013 my fibro was so bad no one could touch me. I used to say, "it would hurt less if they actually stabbed me with a knife" But now.. I can enjoy a tickle fight as much as the other person. Without meds! I must admit with fatigue,pain and MS having made my whole right side non functional,…

Day 4 in a lapse of sanity I decided to snack on a homemade butter cookie.. So for the last 4 hours I have been in ED with a swollen throat.. Dose of steriods and I'm right to go home.. Neuro confirmed it's nothing to do with MS or the coming off my drugs.. Pure allergic reaction

Thanx again for all the comments... Day 3 Meds Free - No withdrawals.. feeling good!

Thanx Everyone for the positive feedback.. I believe all the changes to my diet had an effect on my symptoms. Weight loss was the side effect.. symptoms going away was the actual result. If you want to look at Diets for MS.. Have a look at the Terry Whals Diet (http://terrywahls.com/) or if you are in Australia you can…

Hey Everyone in here!! Here is an Update on my weightloss etc http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10094498/off-the-meds-inc-lots-of-pics Hope you are all well! Allie

SW - 118kg (260lb) - June 2013 G1 - 90kg (198lb) - Jan 2014 G2 70kg (154lb) - Nov 2014 CW - 66kg (145lb) - Feb 2015 Final GW - 59kg (130lb) I didnt start taking underwear photos till Jan last year.. i was 90kg (198lb) As of the last photo taken yesterday (the blue underwear) i am 66kg (145lb) so thats a 23kg (53lb) loss in…

i've been eating a modified paleo diet for the last 18months approx... Since i was diag with MS Ive had amazing results.. so far i've lost: 110+lb (54kg) on the scales, 13in (33cm) off my waist and 18 points off my BMI (i'm now officially in the healthy range) but here is the best part -> 80% of my brain lesions no longer…

Oats, Almonds, Sunflower seeds, pepitas, saltanas, coconut and mixed berries(depends on what I have available) with Almond milk 6 days a week Bacon, Eggs and Tomato for breakfast on mondays :)

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there is a couple floating about in here too http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/240-aussie-aussie-aussie

260lb to 150lb

I started by pacing my lounge room while watching TV - the TV seemed to distract from the movement a little.. it was like i was relaxing.. but exercising at the same time.. I also found that stopping eating foods that irritated my digestive system, left me less fatigued.. (as is it was like because my tummy was always…

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i was exactly where you are 18 months ago.. 260lb and scared to give up what i loved most.... eating food!! 2012 (260lb) - October 2014 (152lb) Yesterday enjoying the sun (149lb even after Christmas and new years feasts) To be honest... I've eaten like a pig.. not really had to give up anything.. (just changed the quality…

you can add me.. https://www.fitbit.com/user/2Y7FGX

4 weeks ago (well the after one).. the before one was 2 years ago

i eat Vegemite quite a bit.. i don't eat bread so i smother it rather thickly onto Rice Thins Love the stuff..

Ive lost 110lb (50kg) eating at 1100 - 1200 for the last 12 months.. I'm 5'3" (39years) and was unable to exercise due to medical issues.. Needless to say.. the weight loss has reduced my medical issues and I can now jog 40min on the treadmill.. but now I am struggling to eat the extra food (i know I can add higher cal…

Over the last 10 years I was diag with Chronic Fatigue, then Fibromyalgia and eventually MS in June 2013. I started using MFP to track cals, ate at ~1200cals and made the change to a "made from scratch" diet (Modified Paleo) 16 months later i'm 110lbs (60kgs) lighter... 12 of those months i was not intentionally…

Hey there.. I'm an Aussie, new to Fitbit.. got my flex the other day! https://www.fitbit.com/user/2Y7FGX Allie

1st Pic : ~125kg (~275lb) (Oct 2012) Started MFP: 118kg (260lb) (Aug 2013) Second Pic : 72kg (158lb) (Oct 2014) CW: 69kg (151lb) (Nov 2014) GW: 65kg (140lb) - hopefully before christmas! :) Height 5'3"