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Starting South Beach Diet all over again. I will follow it closly except for Thanksgiving holiday, as we are taking the whole family out to dinner on that day. I am hoping that by taking everyone out I will avoid the usual leftovers and other temptations.
I have been battling severe pain in my left leg, which may be Fibro or Ostio arthritis related or both. The muslces in my leg keep tighting up, making it difficult to sit or drive for long periods of time. I have finished 3 months of physical therapy and am still having problems. I do am & pm daily 20 minute yoga type stretchings in order to keep my legs losened up. I also use moist heat and a Tens machine. I was taking Celebrex, but am afraid of the side effects over an extended time, so have switched to Tylenal twice a day per doctor, and continue to take Tramadol for the pain every 4-6 hrs as needed. After buying a cane to use on my bad days, I became very frustrated and have had a few days where I have had a full blown self pitty crying party in bed! Worst of all, because I have not been very active or sticking to any type of diet, I have gradually put back on the pounds!!!
After visiting a new arthritis doctor, I realize that losing 30-40lbs is very important in helping to reduce my leg pain. He explained to me that every 1 lb of excess weight is equal to 4 lbs of excess pressure on your joints!!! This may be why the pain in my leg was so gradual in getting worse. It is time to stop feeling sorry for myself and get serious about dieting so I will be hopefully pain free. Wish me luck!
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