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Posted 1/10/2011 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
I am new to the board here and need a little help.  I have had FMS for two years.  Finally some of the medications are helping to at least take away some of the pain.  The problem is I have put on ALOT of weight mostly within the last 6-8 months.

Anyone have any luck with some type of diet plan even being on meds that either increase your appetite or you have the weight gain in general?

I know I eat alot more than I should and it hurts to exercise even a minimal amount but I am willing to do what it takes.  I have never been as big as I am and it is depressing!

Any help is soooo greatly appreciated!

Posted 1/10/2011 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi kimi, Ive never been a great one on diets so I really dont have any good advice for you, sorry. I just wanted to say welcome to our fibro family and hopefully you will get some good advice from some of the others here. I hope to hear from you soon.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
Posted 1/10/2011 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Kimi,

I, too, have put on a lot of weight. I need to get if off because of my knees and high bp. My goal is to lose 30 lbs. I also need to exercise, but I have found that I have to go slow. I am going to do some gentle stretching exercises and walking in place. It is currently snowing cats and dogs outside, so my exercise will have to be in the house. I took today off because of knee pain and general fatigue, and I have spent the day sleeping and trying to think of ways to improve my health.

The only way I can lose weight is to count calories. I eat healthy food. Probably about 1800 calories a day. I have to get down to 1200 calories and day and keep it there, if I want to lose weight.

Sorry, I don't have any real diet ideas. I just know what I have to do to lose weight. I do try to eat non-inflammatory foods...lots of fresh fruits and veggies, and very little red meat.

Hope someone else has some better ideas for you, and happy to see you posting here.

V
Posted 1/10/2011 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kimi, welcome to the forum. Gaining weight is sometimes due to the meds we are taking. Of course over eating and inactivity are problems.

One of the biggest mistakes is not eating a healthy breakfast, if
we skip that meal our metabolism is slowed down and we are burning calories at a slower rate. The only way you lose weight is burning more calories than you take in.

Making healthier food choices is a must. Choose a variety of foods that are low in fat and are packed with nutrition. Make sure you are eating adequate protein througout the day. If you
don't take in enough protein the body start burning your muscle.

The more muscle you have, it is easier to burn the fat.

Exercise is important for fibromites, if we don't move we hurt all the more. I'm a walker...started out slow and gradually got stronger. I'm able to walk 3 miles now and feel better than I have in a long time. I hurt so much more before I started exercising. I don't need to take as many muscle relaxers :)

Take one day at a time and don't beat yourself up if you pigout.
Try to cut back on the junk and drink lots of water. You will see
that your energy level will get better.

Be sure to check out fibro 101 on top of the page, lots of great info including some great stretches.

Glad you have joined us! Post often, we care!

hugs, Robin
Posted 1/10/2011 10:28 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the warm welcome and responses. It is going to be rough going to lose it but I know if I did it would probably help me in more ways than one!

I just can't seem to stay away from food! LOL I think it stalks me!
Posted 1/11/2011 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
I also need to lose weight! I need to lose 45 pounds! I am a emotional eater adn it is not going very well. I have tried a web site called sparkpeople.com it is wonderful and free! Hope that this helps.
KAt
Posted 1/11/2011 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

I have managed to lose about 40 lbs in the past year, which was much needed. I am 5'2" and weighed 180lbs, so now I'm down to a much healthier 140.

One thing that helped me was being on Cymbalta, as it really diminished my appetite, but what was even more critical was the fact I started eating a healthy breakfast each day. I eat a bowl of low fat fruit yogurt with Nature's Path Organic Granola with Pumpkin Seeds sprinkled on top. It's delicious, filling and keeps my blood sugars stable as well.

Besides eating breakfast, I've been writing down EVERYTHING I eat, and the time I've eaten it. It's helped me realize when I'm eating out of boredom or when I'm grabbing stuff without even thinking about what I'm doing. By consciously writing things down, I'm more aware of my eating habits, so I can start to control them. I've also made it a point to have healthy choices in the fridge...I love veggies and dip, so that's a go to when I want something crunchy.

I've also started drinking water instead of other beverages. Finally, I started to go to AquaFit classes. Working out in the water is easier on my body, but still gives me a good workout. I've added some light stretching at home and some simple yoga moves to help "stretch" my body and I'm feeling better than I have in years. In fact...I've committed to wearing a two piece bathing suit on the March cruise my hubby and I are going on...our first time, to the Caribbean for our 10th Wedding Anniversary!

Sparkpeople is a fantastic website and I have many friends who use it, but I found it overwhelming...there was almost too much information on it. Having just a few friends to chat to helped me much more. I'd be happy to be an "accountability" buddy or just a sounding board to anyone who wants encouragement...just click on the envelope under my name and email me if you're interested.

Good luck to all!!!

Hugs,
Pam
Posted 1/12/2011 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
I am trying to loose some weight as well. Over the past year with my fibromyalgia and depression worsening I gained quite a bit of weight. So I understand where your at!
My advice would be to start taking a multi vitamin and vitamin d if you arent already. Write down everything you eat and keep track of calories. Getting in 10-20 min of cardio really helps too. Being a vegetarian I also drink whey protein which helps with building lean muscles and getting in enough protein and amino acids.
Another helpful thing is chia seed! You can get it in most health food stores. You mix together 1/3 of chia seed with 2 cups of water. After mixing it for awhile it turns into a gel. You have 3 tbs of the gel 3 times a day. It helps with digestion and helps by slowing the breakdown of carbs so you stay fuller longer. Its really helping me so far. Its just kinda an extra boost to jump start the weight loss. I usually just put it in juice or yogurt. Good luck! Hope you reach your goal!
Posted 1/12/2011 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
Oh and dont forget lots of veggies and fruit! Its also good to make sure you eat enough fiber it can really make the weight come off faster.
Posted 1/12/2011 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
Kimi, I am not on medications that make me gain weight or increase appetite..I guess, the main thing might be making different choices. Not everyone loves veggies & fruit..But maybe if you are eating other things..You could replace it with things like fruit or veggies with fat free or light dressing...If you could handle walking for short bits of time. Walking is great. The experts say in magazines I read. If you can't do it all at once. Do 10 minutes at a time or whatever you can handle. There are Walk Away The Pounds dvd's by Leslie Sansone. She has you walk in place and do different movements. And if the movements ever get uncomfortable then you just go back to walking.

I have lost almost 30 lbs since September 2009. Doing weight watchers..And I have lost an overall 60lbs by doing weight watchers since 1999 after my daugther was bornt wasn't easy at all, I just took it one week at a time. Don't look at your overall goal at once. Take it in baby steps. Focus on 2 or 3 lbs and then when you reach that goal, focus on the next 2 or 3!!!That way you don't get frustrated :)

I'm here to help. Have learned alot over the years. Hope I helped in some way..Good luck!
Amber
Posted 1/12/2011 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all for the greta ideas! I have been looking at different sites to help with menus and stuff. Unfortnately I am not one to cook. I know fast food is bad for you but I have always been a fast food junkie. Only now it is worse. My body does not want to process stuff like it use to when I was younger!

I am going to research different menu items and write it all down and create weekly menus for myself. I am turning 40 in a couple of weeks so when that is done and over with, yes I am having major issues about turning that! LOl I am going to start this diet. I have alot to lose but I know once I start seeing the difference I will be better mentally and physically!

Thanks again all! (((hugs)))
Posted 1/12/2011 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
Not sure if we are supposed to list websites or not, but I go to dwlz.com alot.
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