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I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. On top of it I also have a thyroid problem. The medications taken for the diseases causes weight gain. I refused to believe it but when I realized I was 165lbs and am only 5'4" I figured the weight was NOT helping the healthy. So just getting better so maybe the diseases…
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i believe in always listening to your body. If your pain is too severe then you shouldn't exercise. Or maybe switch it up. Can you do a hatha yoga on super bad days instead?
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I was on gabapentin for the longest time but my body kept getting immune so we had to up the dosage. I'm now on Lyrica but still experience a lot of pain. However, I've tried going off a couple of times and my lot of pain but still living manageably became can't stand the pain, completely dysfunctional. I also use Tramadol…
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I suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I worked a really high stress job for the last 17 years which I just quit in April. I quit with nothing to go to and the intention to take a couple of months off and try to feel a little better. And it worked. I joined here 5 weeks ago. I have always eaten healthy…
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Hi!! I agree with everything Sharon said. If it goes in the mouth it should go in your log. The first few weeks of being on MFP is to see what is working for you. Are you losing weight with your current lifestyle? If yes, keep going, if no, then look at where you need changes. Less calories, more exercise. Everything needs…
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Keep logging. It doesn't matter what you eat or how you binge, keep logging. Seeing those numbers on your diary provide a lot of motivation. If it goes in my mouth it goes in my diary... even 1 candy!! I have days where I go over but seeing what I'm doing is a big inspiration. Remember, you are here for you!! I'm really…
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LOL... I'm a triple "F" but my 3rd F is in my Forties! I'm also a tattooed mom (but not yet a grandma)!! Always looking for new friends and new support!
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We have done the same recipe with sour cream and onion chips!! It is spectacular!! NOM NOM NOM :bigsmile:
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Absolutely!! We just came off of +20 degrees Celsius and now it is only 2 degrees and we have about 20-25 cm of snow!! I am in a horrible flare and can barely lift my arms. On these days, i just try to keep below my calories because there sure isn't any exercise!! I have a couple of very gentle programs, one just…
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If you stick with fresh food and not packaged you will do fine. I have not eaten packaged food in over a year. My breakfast smoothie takes 5 minutes to make. I make good healthy soups for lunch on the weekend and make containers so I have them for the week. And you could help hubby plan menus so you don't have to just "eat…
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I think you are marvelous!! What a positive, wonderful attitude!! How can you not succeed with that attitude!? You are a great role model and I'm glad you are my friend on this journey. Reading your happy posts, your positive posts (even when you are being hard on yourself) is an inspiration. Glad I found you!!
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Good morning all!! Good to see everyone is doing so well!! Way to go team!! Scott what supplement are you using if you don't mind my asking. The doctor has suggested I use a powdered vitamin supplement but didn't suggest one and with my fibro foggy brain I didn't think to ask. Kleiopatra, your co-worker should be the one…
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Here is a handy little work out I use on bad days. It is quite gentle and aimed just at those with fibro. On really, really bad days I only do a few minutes. Sitting for too long makes me stiffen up really bad so I always try to do a little something.…
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Thanks!! I needed that!! Just at the beginning of my journey and that means a lot coming from someone who has experienced so much success!! :flowerforyou:
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You must be on a calendar :wink:
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Eating home cooked meals are so important for fibro. There is so much junk in boxed meals. I always cook a lot on good days. Then I bundle up those extra servings and freeze them. Then you have healthy meals in the freezer when you are having an extra bad day. Trust me, once your body gets used to eating well, you will…
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I make my own green tea ice tea... 3 decaf green tea bags in about 2 litres of water, I sweeten with two tablespoons of organic honey and sometimes add in a whole lemon or some mint. Green tea has many antioxidants and it is very low on calories and can be a zero drink if you skip the honey and lemon but I like it. Feels…
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Hi all, I too have hypothyroidism. For those of you that seem to still be symptomatic, have your doctors test your T3s and T4s, sometimes testing TSH isn't enough. I also have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue so the doctors have tested me for a lot in the last 2 years and we noticed my T4s were low and needed an adjustment…
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The bane of my existence!! Oh god I love them so much... they are my go to comfort food! My favourite is Ms. Vickeys Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar!! EVIL, EVIL, EVIL!!
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What a very encouraging post!! You are looking incredible... great job!! :flowerforyou:
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I'm overwhelmed by the responses and ideas!! Thanks everyone sooo much for your support, suggestions and ideas!! I'm very excited that I have a few new ideas to try and that I'm not going to be thwarted by this disease!! Feeling really encouraged now!!
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Thank you... I will try the smaller chunks of lighter exercise. And I am eating... guess my body does like food... even if I'm too tired!! ;) Thank you for your thoughts.
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I am from Alberta, Canada. :smile:
