Good for you getting rid of those 4 lbs. Terrie. Just keep up the good work!

Congratulations on that 4lb loss - or as we might think of it here that is 2 bags of sugar, which is definitely to be avoided.

Yes, Becky. I've been on cortisone for over a year - almost two - and don't recognize myself anymore. The weight gain is sure discouraging. Besides, I think it actually increases your appetite. I can't eat veggies and all those ' crunchy 'foods that help a gal to lose weight, have to be on a low fibre diet, so I'm proud of myself for losing 4 pounds since Christmas. It's a big deal - those 4 pounds. I have tried to manage my portions - that's all I can do.

Don't get despair Becky! You're doing the right thing, even if your body doesn't show it yet. Cortisone will definitely make you gain weight Is there any alternative anti-inflammatory you can take? Hormonal issues will also contribute to weight gain. I'll keep sending healthy and slimming thoughts your way.

well...the doctors at the beginning thought or were convinced that i eat all the time, when they saw that they were wrong, they try different diets the last one that is the only one that is successful is sugar and gluten free.
i am very happy that i lost some weight, let alone 9 kg!! it is a dream after i gained 40!kg with in 3 months. (after few body parts removed i.e breast, ovary etc. due cancer) -hormones change etc. makes my body completely loony!
but now i hope my body is on the right way (hope so much)
will up date you all soon
cheers
becky

Mmmmmmmhhhhh, sounds like your needs are quite specific. Medication can play havoc with the way your body behaves. What does the doctor say?

you are right lochem, what is frustrating is that i do eat very healthy, but i discover that i eat a lot of fat hidden fat like in yogurt etc.
i dont eat processed food at all - only veg - unlimited, protein (each separated) and oil 3 tbls a day. but after i was so happy with 9 kg off, i got the Quievain and the carpal tunnel attack so i got cortizon i think you call it and i gained with out any effort 4 kg, so sad, very sad. i am almost sure it is fluid. but it doest make me happy. i just bought paul mckenna book lets see if he can help i hope so he was very convincing on the one show few nights ago.

Becky, you can do it! I detest most exercise passionately, and was last seen 'hopping about' when my grown-up sons were little and I was trying to be 'super mum'.

You have to seriously change/alter what you eat and in what combination. The regime I follow has few rules. Here are the most important ones: Always have at least 1/3 of raw or cooked vegetables with every meal, cut off all visible fat from meats, avoid processed foods because of all the fats and sugars that you can't see, drink plebnty of water. I decided to try the 'Slimming World' system because it allows me to eat plenty, so my energy does not drop - very important in my job.

thanks guys! i will try that.
i do drink a lot aprox.2.5 to 3 litters a day.
i will try to eat much less for 2 days.
will update you guys
cheers
b

Becky, you might've reach what is called a plateau, meanning, your body is not burnning enough calories, despite diet and/or exercise. To rev up your metabolism, besides exercise and 2L or more of water a day ( can be tea also), you can try a day of vegetables & juice fasting, or a day eating only apples and the following day mostly protein (fat free steak, chicken or fish) and green vegetables and no carbs. This works for me, hope it can help you

Becky, don't forget to drink plenty of water and don't drink carbonated drinks.

That's wonderful, Lorchen! Don't play it down-it's a big deal! DH Mike and I have decided to eat a lot healthier in 2013; we plan on sticking around.

I remember doing a sit in a chair exercise tape with my mom some years ago and it really did make me sweat and tired! It works. Maybe I should give it a try again. Sure couldn't hurt.

I was as well but my husband saw me and dragged me out for a walk in the countryside.

It really did me good but I was so wheezy on hills that I know I've got to get serious about improving my health. So if its wet and cold ill use the video or ill be out walking each day. So that's my resolution and my goal is to repeat the walk without getting distressed