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How Can I Lose Weight, When I Have MS, Hypothyroidism And I Am Quadriplegic?

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Rocky Mount, NC

I was diagnosed with hyperactive thyroids in 1999. I was given radioactive iodine solution and waited 6 months for my thyroid to switch to hypoactive. It didn't happen. so I had to repeat the radioactive iodine solution treatment again and wait 6 more months.Well it didn't happen and again it was repeated at which time after 3 times it finally worked. I now had hypothyroidism, it was now 2001. In April 2006, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and May 2006 I started taking Avonex for my MS… read more

March 14, 2019
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A MyMSTeam Member

Have you thought about gastric bypass? I lost 150 lbs in one year. Life changing!

June 17, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

I gave up all fast food! All sweets. All breads! I don’t drink diet soda’s they are worse than regular drinks. I don’t eat red meat anymore. My daily intake of food consists of Morning early breakfast (scrambled eggs or oatmeal with a cup of coffee small glass of juice always drink a bottle of cold water!
For Lunch
I had a large salad! I love making salads. The more greens you have the better it taste. I love using Fresh Romain Lettuce, Fresh Spinach, Fresh broccoli, Fresh bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes everything has to be fresh. I never add a dressing I always use lemon juice to taste but since they are fresh they are good.
For dinner I like to eat fish or chicken. I bought an air fryer so we make the chicken and fish in the air fryer it is not greasy at all. I accompany the chicken or fish with a salad or fries. I stick with a salad. My family likes to eat fries and changes it around. I always drink water. The more you drink the more you lose. I have not gained the weight back because I have not gone back to my bad habits! I wish you lots of luck with your diet. Don’t give up on yourself you can do it. Smile you’re alive! Thank Jesus for being alive each day. Always remember it can be worse!

July 10, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

Don't ever be afraid to speak up! I have many a time when I didn't agree with them. It's your body. And don't be afraid to do research so you are ready!

July 4, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

I was going to the YMCA 3x's a week to ride their Recumbent bike for 1/2 hour. Then I figured out I can save Bus Tickets if I bought my own bike which I did. I ride it 3x's a day between 15 and 30 minutes and the weight is coming off. Last MD appt I had lost 10#'s!!!!! That and I watch what I eat. Put it in front of your TV and you won't even realize how long you've ridden. Try it!

June 3, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

I fully believe in "mind over metabolism". Before you fall asleep each night, totally focus on the mantra: "I can and WILL metabolize everything that I eat. There is no need to store it". If you truly believe in the power of your mind, it will work! Twice in my life I got heavy and used that method with no dieting and it worked!

That said, you can't be nutsy about it. Eat healthy and only in portions that fuel you, not to the point of stuffing your tummy. You do deserve a treat a day but again, don't be nutsy about it. Two cookies, not the whole package. 😎

March 21, 2019

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