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I have gained a lot of weight in the past four years, due to being on prednisone for an autoimmune disorder. I have not been able to come to terms with the way I look, and there are times I wish I didn't have to go out of the house. I've actually gained 50 lbs. I used to be thin and in my teenage and young 20's and 30's might have had a few bouts with anorexia. I've been exercising and working out with a coach for the past two and a half months, with no weight loss. I was so upset tonight that I bought two big boxes of Whoppers and ate them, came home and for the very first time, I made myself throw up. I'm 55. I don't understand what got into me. But, now I'm a little worried, because it wasn't that hard and it doesn't seem like such a big deal. What the heck got into me all of a sudden? I don't even know if I should be worried - maybe this is a fluke?
I understand what you're going through, having been there myself. It's so frustrating, not just the weight gain from the Rx's, but heck, just being in our 50's and not our best teens, 20's or even 30's.
Working so hard to get some of your weight off and not seeing results is further disheartening.
What you did was "binge and purge". Let's hope it's an isolated event (it doesn't, by the way, work for weight control).
I'll try to help, so let me know whether or not you're still on the Prednisone (you can post a new question as "Private", just put "Prednisone" in the subject line so I'll know it's you.
Is it for Lupus, Fibromyalgia, something else?
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Reverend Abbott
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I have lived it and survived it. I know every excuse, reason, thought, feeling and rationalization - and I'm going to be very honest in my advice.
Experience
I've lost (& gained)HUNDREDS of lbs over a lifetime, more than 30 years of "professional dieting". Presently a counselor for sufferers of eating disorders, a nutritional advisor and spiritual counselor (Reverend,doctor); I've been on every diet there is and used the most bizarre weight loss products you can imagine. I am FORMERLY obese, anorexic (several times), bulimic MOST of the time - and maintaining size 4, with no gimmicks, devices, programs, pills or supplements.
I currently investigate the diet industry on behalf of consumers who do not need to be ripped off while struggling to be healthy. I WILL expose them all and I WON'T be intimidated, bullied or bought. My advice is for cost-free options. I have nothing whatsoever to gain from my recommendation(s). I make no money from my website and I sell, promote, endorse NO diet/health products, programs or devices. You'll also never see me on the receiving end of a hidden camera report...but you can be assured, I won't quit until I've exposed those who are out to take advantage of you.
It's a matter of choices. We need to stop complicating things.
Degrees & Certifications:
I'm an ordained minister (Reverend, doctor) spiritual/living/behavior counselor.
I have a medical education and management background (with college). Through early 90's (until retirement) Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".
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Ordained Minister; phlebotomist; medical information researcher for court cases
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Doctorate of Divinity
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