Fear of weight gain

[greenandchic]

I am not a naturally thin person, I really have to work at it.  For weight and health reasons (food allergies, hypothyroid and insulin resistance) my diet has been free of gluten, dairy, sugar, soy and a few other substances for a few years now. Up until recently, I was very active though I’m still able to use my spinning bike.

I fear going on steroids and other meds will cause me to gain weight.  I know MS is horrible, but I also fear the weight gain some people experience.  When I went from a size 14 to a 6, I swore I would never get that large again (all my weight was upper body).  It not only about looks, but I was sluggish, uncomfortable and had no energy.

Am I crazy for feeling this way?  Can anyone else relate?  All of this makes me feel like I have no control over my life and body.  :(

[greenandchic]

I just recently started feeling queasy.  It was pretty bad on Saturday that I hardly ate.  My blood sugar started to get low so I took some "medical marijuana"  (I dont really have a card yet) and I was able to keep some basic food down.  Other than that, sometimes I'm just to tired to think about food!

[PastorDan]

There's always the possibility that, like some of us, all that dizziness will sometimes make you queasy, suppressing your appetite.  Since I began dealing with this stuff about 4 months ago, I've lost around 20 lbs.  Of course, I could stand to lose another 60, but I really don't want to get there this way.

[jensequitur]

I'm definitely not naturally thin.  I think my metabolism must be extremely efficient, because I seem to store everything I eat in my hips.

But the biggest problem with me hasn't been the meds, it's been fatigue.  Before, when I ate too much, I'd go jogging the next day.  Nowadays I'm too tired to make up for it with extra exercise.  Now I have to watch what I eat, and it's very difficult.  I managed to lose 35 pounds through some diet and lots of exercise - now I have to lose it again, with mostly diet.  I have no idea how I'm going to do that.

[greenandchic]

Thanks Terry,

I try to stay active via spinning bike since I cant really run right now (balance and sight) but some days I'm just too tired.  I do it about 4 days a week which is good for me right now.  Its great for my mental health too!

[saveone]

I can relate.  Last July I weighed 124 pounds and wore a size 4, I am 5'3 so I didn't look gaunt.  Now after all the meds I weigh a 136 and wear a 6 and still growing.  Much more at my height and I will be overweight according to the BMI and I agree. I know I am not as active.  I am not able but I try to do as much as I can.

So I know where you are coming from.  I don't have an answer for you or me :(

terry