My confession.... 😱😋
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So, anyone's that aware of my previous posts knows I'm going thru very trying times right now....ie, California wildfires to just name one.
Last night, I decided to give myself a MUCH needed break. I watched one of my favorite movies (Bridesmaids) and proceeded to "indulge" in a pint of my favorite ice cream (31 flavors, pralines and cream😋). I've recently found it to be true....I'm an emotional eater!😕
ordinarily, this wouldn't have been a problem as I've never had to worry bout these things....alas, that was prior to prednisone!!
ok all you "Carbs Police", this is only a confession and not a license to kick sand in my face!....I KNOW carbs are a big "No no".
My point is, we're ALL human.
Sometimes we just be more kind to ourselves (and each other!)
Just sayin.....
will try and do better today!
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Silver49 lynda62707
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Difficult times require drastic measures and sometimes it's the carbs that hit the spot. A good film can help with some relaxation in such stressful circumstances and glad you managed to find one to suit. Best wishes, Lynda.
EileenH lynda62707
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Can I just point out that the advice disseminated on the forums to cut carbs is ALWAYS given in response to people complaining about weight gain since they started taking pred. Much the same as the information that pred is the only sure way of dealing with the inflammation and symptoms of PMR/GCA is given to people unwilling to take pred.
No-one at all is saying it is mandatory to take pred or not eat carbs. But if you choose not to take pred you must expect to have pain, if you have GCA you are risking going blind. And if you are gaining weight and not willing to change how you eat - then you also have to take the responsibility for your decisions.
EileenH
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PS - and before you assign me to the carbs police, I really don't care what you eat or why. But I WILL continue to provide the information to anyone else who can't understand why they gain weight with pred. Once it has been explained it is up to you. But others arrive all the time - just as you did and had your questions answered.
Silver49 EileenH
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It's interesting, Eileen because I would have assumed it was fats and sugars and would probably have cut them out and happily eaten bread, potatoes etc and wondered why I didn't lose weight. I lost a lot of weight when I had a gall bladder problem and cut fats and sugar.
EileenH Silver49
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That is a lot of what has been the cause of the rapid rise in obesity and diabetes since the Ancel Keyes fiasco. Low fat doesn't work - because they replace fat with more sugar. Low fat can work - but pred moves the goal posts...
ptolemy EileenH
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Of course Ancel Keyes was paid by the sugar industry!!
EileenH ptolemy
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Quite...
Silver49
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I was aware of the addition of sugar to low fat produce. It's awful and people are caught out by this. I don't add salt to vegetables etc and I notice when even a tiny amount of salt is added to anything e.g. Greek Yogurt.
BettyE lynda62707
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I don't normally have dessert but had a guest yesterday so indulged. A huge pear simmered to be JUST tender, dark choc pouring sauce and cream.No guilt feelings.
EileenH BettyE
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But you know that whatever else you have Betty - you don't have much of a weight problem!!!
And it isn't the on-offs per month, it is the one-offs per day that lead to problems 😉
lynda62707 BettyE
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Good for you BettyE! sounds absolutely scrumptious!
I'm so glad you shared that with us! 😋
susan41679 lynda62707
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Oh Lynda i do feel for you. How is life in California now?
I admire your spirit. We all get down and frustrated by this condition so go on and treat yourself.
I am have been going stir crazy lately as i have now been diagnosed with gca as well as pmr so i have been told to rest and not go running for a couple of weeks.
Its cold damp and miserable in UK
Keep smiling lynda
lynda62707 susan41679
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hi Susan (my middle name😁)...thanks for inquiring about how I'm doing!
it FINALLY started raining yesterday which Really helped with the air quality. however, now there are massive mudslides due to the fact all the foliage was burned in the fires!....Ughhh...the hits just keep on comin!
and they're so many homeless folks in tents and out in the elements....it's SO sad!
my health is suffering, I think due to the stress....
praying for better times ahead...maybe a Christmas miracle!