New here and very nervous...desperate to lose weight as I’m a short fat blob who just turned 50 and weighed myself last night 😩😩😩

[Patchk1]

Hi everyone

Thank you for letting me join. I’ve read a few posts and y’all seem very supportive and friendly 😊

So to tell you a bit about me.... I’m 5’1” and weigh 119 kg 😩 and just turned 50. I have Crohn’s disease of the ileum which is active atm so am still on steroids (got another 5 weeks to go) and have weekly adalimumab injections. I also have rheumatoid arthritis and Fybromyalgia. I have been shielding for the last 4 months so haven’t been able to go out. So not that I’m making excuses but exercise is tricky for me to do and with food I have to be careful as fruit and veg go straight through me 🙄😳😩

So I guess I’m here for some recipe tips and advice on how to lose weight please

Thank you for reading xx

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Patchk1 and a very warm welcome

You do seem to have a lot on your plate, health worries, weight gain as well as other serious health issues. What support do you get from your medical team? Do you see a dietician? Before you can lose weight, you need get your body in a healthy condition or it will fight you all the way. 😕

My advice is to do lots of reading, work out a plan that will work for you, especially with regards to making small, less painful, changes to your eating behaviour. Generally we advise reducing sugar and carbohydrates and increasing leafy greens, and although the latter could be problematic for you, reducing carbohydrates and increasing good healthy fats might be an option. Please read this for a more detailed explanation healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

You will have received a Welcome message with a link to Pinned Posts (in your Inbox) when you first joined us, so please read them carefully as they’re your RouteMap to using the forum. I also recommend this video tour of the forum

healthunlocked.com/?tour to help you find your way around.

Best wishes in your weight loss journey

Indigo 😊

[Patchk1 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Aww thank you IndigoBlue61 for your reply 😊 I will have a look at my welcome msg and read up on things I can do ❤️ I’ve only been in touch with my medical team over the phone. They are a brilliant gastro team and my IBD nurses are wonderful. I haven’t been referred to a dietitian as yet as they’re more concerned with getting the Crohn’s under control. I’m happy to be here and feel that if nothing else I’m trying to get in the right mindset 😃 xx

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Patchk1]

You’re very welcome, and I hope you soon start to feel better. 😊

[Hidden]

Welcome to this lovely forum Patchk1 . You sound so positive and upbeat for someone who has so many health issues. I’m sure you will get the support you need to lose some weight here. Keep logging on and reading the posts and talking to people and you will find you can get the most out of it. Good luck!

[Patchk1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much 😊 Trimmerteacher ❤️ I think having a positive attitude helps especially when the whole world has gone mad 😂 thank you for your kind welcome and advice xx

[Hidden in reply to Patchk1]

I agree! 😊

[Hidden]

Hi!

I was diagnosed with Crohns of the ileum about 8 years ago...

However they just reversed my almost decade long diagnoses and took me off of steroids.

* I have stress. Thats all.

Causing all sorts of issues. (From heart to GI)

I challenge you to get some help with stress and anxiety and some of the Crohns symptoms will melt away.

I love to walk (and run)! Start walking! Good music helps me!

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to Hidden]

Great news ! TeamAdmin will be along soon with your welcome pack ! x

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Hidden]

Hello and welcome Hidden 😊. Very well done on the positive changes to your health, what a relief for you to have the Crohns under control, 👍

All the information you need to find your way around the forum can be found in Pinned Posts here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... have a good read but please ask if you have any questions

Best wishes

Indigo 😊

[Patchk1 in reply to Hidden]

Aww thank you for your lovely reply LulaBeth 😊 I wish I could avoid stress 🤦‍♀️😂 but my life atm is pretty stressful. Although I try to be upbeat and not dwell on all my problems 😊 I went for a walk today and managed nearly 8000 steps. I’m well chuffed with myself 😂 the only down side is I’m stiffening up and in a lot of pain but feeling it’s worth it. I’m hoping I’ll keep going as Scarlet says ‘tomorrow is another day’.

Anyway well done you for all you’ve achieved. Take care xx

[Earth2aimee]

Hi Patch! I think we may be twins! I’m a short fat 50 year old blob with Crohn’s disease too! I’m on Adalimumab but fortnightly. I also take Azathioprine. I’m sure we can commiserate! Fibre is risky for me and carbs are an important source of food.

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Earth2aimee]

Hello and welcome to you also Earth2aimee It’s great to see you chatting and making friends already 😊

Please read all the links I’ve provided for LulaBeth but please ask if you have any questions

Indigo 😊

[Patchk1 in reply to Earth2aimee]

Aww bless ya Earth2aimee ❤️ or should I call you twinny 👯‍♀️ ? 😂 I love your reply 😊🤪 and it’s cheered me up no end to meet someone else who’s like me 😊 wanna be my friend? 😂 we have a lot in common! I used to be on Aza but it didn’t agree with me at all sadly. So now I’m on bile acid pills (colevesam) Ada and steroids for the Crohn’s. Excuse my french but it really is a 💩 disease!! Your whole life is planned around it (well mine is anyway). The RA and Fybromyalgia I’ve had for 19 years so I’m pretty ok with that and know my limitations etc, but Crohn’s just sucks imo 😂.

Thank you so much for replying to me. Take care xxx