bradyzmom's Journal, 28 September 2016

I had a REALLY good week and then ate too much yesterday! It's hard isn't it? I guess this is a long term change we are making. We have to get over those hiccups.  

I was put on steroids for inflammation to my joints and muscles and it seems I just keep eating, and eating and eating. Along with the complete boredom of not wanting to move because I hurt. So, I'm looking at your one day of eating to much and thinking that's not to bad. I have been doing it everyday since starting the steroids and trying not to make it a habit. I have to work on my overeating while on medication more carefully and try to combat the evil. The good news is the swelling is going down in my joints and they are starting to feel better which, means I will soon be moving around a lot more to hopefully make up for my daily overindulging.  

Isn't it hard, 173Fields? I am on at least two medications that are KNOWN to cause weight increase. And when taken together, as I have to, the weight increase is even greater! They are meds that relieve anxiety but cause such dreadful carbohydrate cravings and pointless eating, especially a couple of hours after I take them, I SO sympathize! I have found out, now, that I have to plan to eat well at other times of the day, and then set aside "pointless" calories and carbs for the time soon after I take the meds, late at night. Otherwise I will get nowhere. 

Well I did good yesterday. Low carbs, low calories. Tomarrow I get to go to a wedding. Lots of carbs and sugar in everything. So that will be an interesting challenge while on meds. 

It will be an interesting challenge for you(bradyzmom) as well. Good luck to you.