weight

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wrote:

<< I would like to hear from other KO daughters out there on the

topic of weight. >>

, I have always been skinny, but during the worst part of my life

at Nada's house I was WAAAAAAY too thin. Right now I wear a size 6 or

8, and whenever somebody sees me in a bathing suit or a close-fitting

shirt, I'm told I'm too thin. I don't think I am too thin right now,

I eat well and I am healthy. I weigh 55kg, I think that is 120

pounds. I think I remember my Nada being this weight when she gave

birth to my little brother (!!!!!!). I might not be remembering that

number correctly, but she certainly did look like a skeleton at the

time.

When I was in the army and living at Nada's (my job in the army was

in an office, 8:00 to 5:00), I lost a lot of weight. Nada wouldn't

let me eat at home, and I was never at home at a time when Nada

wasn't there. When I was in high school, I'd get home from school

when Nada was still at work, so I'd eat then. But when I was in the

army, I had no time at home when she was not there. You do not get a

salary when you are in the army here, so buying my own food was not

an option when I was a soldier (when I was in high school, I taught

private lessons and could by my own food). The army food was

disgusting so I just lost a lot of weight. I got down to 47kgs,

that's about 100 pounds. My height is 167cm, I'm not sure what that

is in inches, but I'm tall enough that 47kg was VERY thin. I was also

usually dehydrated, I'd faint easily...

I'm skinny now, but I'm now a healthy skinny. When I lived at Nada's,

I was way underweight, and that had to do directly with Nada and with

her not wanting me to eat any of " her " food.

Hope

(who just finished a big breakfast of homemade wholewheat pancakes)

[Guest guest]

I have weight issues that were there 20 years ago. I grew up with

weight issues bec. we lived in a country with naturally small

boned women so at 120 I felt like an elephant. Oh if only I could

have enjoyed my body then.

Then I lost weight to a healthy level....stayed at 125-130 for years.

But still thought I was fat.

Got married had babies (6 in all)....put on some with each baby.

After my sister died and I had a 2 year old....I was 220 and 5 foot

2. Nada was in my life...living here half the year. She left. I lost 50

pounds without trying.

Of course I developed real diabetic issues on my own through

this....all new way of looking at things.....I don't have full blown

diabetes 2, but WAS very close. I've been controlling

carbohydrate eating now for months. Am down to 170.....

It is the hardest thing to lose weight.....I am doing it to be healthy.

I am 45 and would like to be around when my baby turns 45. I

could use a good mother right now!!!! Anyway.....putting health

first is a whole new world for me ....but I'm doing it!!

Have found low carb pasta...little things like that get me through.

It's a whole new way of looking at food.

Well...it's hard. That's all I can say. But I do believe it is possible.

What is hard is hitting a plateau and eating like an angel for a

month and gaining weight (!!) but my clothes are getting loose

and my husband is really so supportive. So are the kids.

One day at a time, sometimes, one meal, one snack at a time.

Kathleen

[Guest guest]

kathleen...

170 is a DREAM of mine!!!!! you have done great to come this far!!!

congrats!!!

> I have weight issues that were there 20 years ago. I grew up with

> weight issues bec. we lived in a country with naturally small

> boned women so at 120 I felt like an elephant. Oh if only I could

> have enjoyed my body then.

>

> Then I lost weight to a healthy level....stayed at 125-130 for

years.

> But still thought I was fat.

>

> Got married had babies (6 in all)....put on some with each baby.

> After my sister died and I had a 2 year old....I was 220 and 5 foot

> 2. Nada was in my life...living here half the year. She left. I

lost 50

> pounds without trying.

>

> Of course I developed real diabetic issues on my own through

> this....all new way of looking at things.....I don't have full

blown

> diabetes 2, but WAS very close. I've been controlling

> carbohydrate eating now for months. Am down to 170.....

>

> It is the hardest thing to lose weight.....I am doing it to be

healthy.

> I am 45 and would like to be around when my baby turns 45. I

> could use a good mother right now!!!! Anyway.....putting health

> first is a whole new world for me ....but I'm doing it!!

>

> Have found low carb pasta...little things like that get me through.

> It's a whole new way of looking at food.

>

> Well...it's hard. That's all I can say. But I do believe it is

possible.

> What is hard is hitting a plateau and eating like an angel for a

> month and gaining weight (!!) but my clothes are getting loose

> and my husband is really so supportive. So are the kids.

>

> One day at a time, sometimes, one meal, one snack at a time.

>

> Kathleen

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have put on 10kg since I was diagnosed, I use to be very petite

and small framed.

Now I look like a Zumo Wrestler, I eat very healthy and small

amounts, but not matter what I do the weight keeps on pilling on.

I guess soon we may have to start an overweight CFS/FM support

group.. lol.

Cheers

> Although there have been side benefits

> such as a better mood and appetite suppression. Weird, though,

even

> though the appetite is suppressed, I gained weight. Ugh.

>

> I am interested in finding out how many people have gained weight

since being afflicted with this disease. I cannot believe how much

weight I have gained and I DO NOT overeat!

[Guest guest]

Hey K2,

I know I've gained about 35 lbs since the beginning of this disease. I have

very little appetite, like you said, but I believe it is becuz we are not

burning anything off. I was quite active, as most people were, much more

physical, rode bikes, walked a LOT, moved quicker just getting things done,

whether at the office or home , shoot even grocery shopping, I was moving around

quickly. Since that has stopped, I believe that is why we gain weight. I guess

for some it could be a side effect from a med too.

I'm just trying to embrace my new, fuller figure (along with EVERYTHING else

that has changed! )

Good luck to you all,

STL Jane

Gore wrote:

Hi,

I have put on 10kg since I was diagnosed, I use to be very petite

and small framed.

Now I look like a Zumo Wrestler, I eat very healthy and small

amounts, but not matter what I do the weight keeps on pilling on.

[Guest guest]

You are not alone... I have gained a LOT of weight since I contacted Fibro/CFS

fifteen years ago. I have gone from 140 lbs being my average weight (not thin

enough, but tolerable), to twice that now. I have fought and lost/gained it back

over the years. Nothing has helped because I was extremely active in the past,

and now in so much pain I can do little-to-zero exercise consistently.

Out of pure desperation, I am scheduled for lap band surgery in three weeks. I

hope and pray that I can starve off this horrible weight gain using the lap band

as a tool to make it happen. I ask for your prayers that I can make it through

this. It has been an awfully tough decision for me to make. However, I now have

Type II Diabetes, and Sleep Apnea due the the weight gain. The doctors tell me I

am at terrible risk the way I am, and getting the surgery should at least help

me to get the weight under control.

My daughter also has Fibro/CFS and has also experienced serious weight gain

for the same reasons I have. I know that not everyone who contracts this disease

gains weight, but I believe if your metabolism is slow, it happens. I am not

recommending this surgery to others, but I hope it is the right thing for me.

Best regards,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I was always petite too and have put on 35 to 40lbs. since my diagnosis also.

It's very frustrating. When I was diagnosed I was only 102 lbs. When you are

short though even 10lbs. makes a huge difference. I don't eat much either and

what I do eat is predominantly healthy. I think it is because we are just not as

active as we were before. Because I am short, I always relate myself to a " fire

hydrant. " (ha,ha) My boyfriend and I have a joke that he now has more woman to

love. I tell him I am ...shade in the summer and a TON of fun in the winter!

(ha,ha)

Because, I majored in Opera Performance in College, I tell him that I packed on

the pounds on purpose. I say, " well you always say that I have to get the last

word in so...it's now not over till this fat lady sings! " (He, He)

Let me know when your overweight CFS/FM support group (of Zuma wrestlers)

begins, I will be the first to sign up. In fact, I will even bring the milk and

cookies and bake brownies for the opening event. (ha,ha)

Tina

Gore wrote:

Hi,

I have put on 10kg since I was diagnosed, I use to be very petite

and small framed.

[Guest guest]

Good Luck to you , I wish you only the best and a speedy recovery too!

STL Jane

Van Dyke wrote:

You are not alone... I have gained a LOT of weight since I contacted Fibro/CFS

fifteen years ago. I have gone from 140 lbs being my average weight (not thin

enough, but tolerable), to twice that now. I have fought and lost/gained it back

over the years. Nothing has helped because I was extremely active in the past,

and now in so much pain I can do little-to-zero exercise consistently.

[Guest guest]

Besides being sick with CFS, the weight gain in the other thing that really

bothers me. I am petite and small framed as well. It IS because of low activity

level that the weight comes and does not go away. I would love a suuport group

for this.

Janet

Florentine Mason wrote:

Hi ,

I was always petite too and have put on 35 to 40lbs. since my diagnosis also.

It's very frustrating. When I was diagnosed I was only 102 lbs. When you are

short though even 10lbs. makes a huge difference. I don't eat much either and

what I do eat is predominantly healthy. I think it is because we are just not as

active as we were before. Because I am short, I always relate myself to a " fire

hydrant. " (ha,ha) My boyfriend and I have a joke that he now has more woman to

love.

[Guest guest]

I was 18 years old when I first got FM/CFS/ME. I weighed 98lbs.

Twenty nine years later I weigh 235 lbs. Weight gain is DEFINITELY

an issue. I'm sure most of it is due to inactivity....(who can be

active when you can't move?)....but also the meds doctors prescribe

(antidepressants) have weight gain as a side effect. Vicious

circle...but at least you're not alone!

Best Wishes,

Misty

Patient & Founder

FM/CFS/ME Resources

> Besides being sick with CFS, the weight gain in the other thing

that really bothers me. I am petite and small framed as well. It IS

because of low activity level that the weight comes and does not go

away. I would love a suuport group for this.

>

> Janet

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I've got a thin woman inside me, too. I ate her.

:-)

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Having Too Much Fun! wrote:

>With me the thin woman hides inside like a clam in a shell...when she whines

>loud enough, I usually manage to shut her up with some chocolate or cookies.

> Bubblegum

> in Maine

>

[Guest guest]

MINE prefers cheesecake! LMAO

STL Jane

wrote: Yeah, I've

got a thin woman inside me, too. I ate her.

:-)

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Having Too Much Fun! wrote:

>With me the thin woman hides inside like a clam in a shell...when she whines

>loud enough, I usually manage to shut her up with some chocolate or cookies.

> Bubblegum

> in Maine

[Guest guest]

ROFLOL!!! :-)

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From: CFAlliance [mailto:CFAlliance ] On

Behalf Of

Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 11:59 AM

To: CFAlliance

Subject: Re: weight

Yeah, I've got a thin woman inside me, too. I ate her.

:-)

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