Welcome To My New Life Fighting A Disease I've Never Heard Of Before....... Ankylosing Spondylitis

This week's weight loss is a disappointment. I don't want to make up excuses for my failure. I prefer to reflect and determine the steps I need to change.   Where I went wrong..... I did not drink much water at all this past week. That truly was my greatest downfall. I gave into my cravings. Some days they seem overwhelming. I did not follow through with my plan to exercise more. I was more depressed during the past week.   I could easily beat myself up for this failure. I don't think that would benefit me, in either weight loss nor my depression. I choose to move forward this week and just keep trying my best. I assume others have faced these types of set backs, if you have any tips, please share in the comments.  This upcoming week I plan to...... Drink more water! Exercise more! Increase protein! Snack on healthy foods!   Ok, here's my shame..... Last week's weight: 220 lbs Current weight:       222 lbs Hoping you each ...

  I wanted to update you on my progress with my weight loss. I hope to post a weekly update. I think it will help keep me motivated. I'd love to hear ways you stay motivated.                                                                                                                               EXERCISE:   This past week the weather has been horrible so I didn't walk much. As anyone with ankylosing spondylitis knows there is a limitation on types of exercises we can do. I have tried more stretching this past week. I think when I can get outside and walk I will see more progress.                    ...

  I wrote, not too long ago, about I need to lose weight. As many of you know that is easier said than done. At my last rheumatologist appointment I was dreading stepping on the scales. This dread was compounded by my mom standing close enough to read the scale. My mother has not been kind about the fact that I weigh too much. In fact, she has had both my sister and I in tears many times.   I hold my breath as I step on the scale, as if that will help me weigh less. The digital readout flips between a couple numbers and finally stops at my weight. I currently weigh more than I ever have in my life. Even more than during my pregnancies!    I wish I could blame it on medication side effects, but that would only be one component. Last year, I was changed from Humira to Enbrel and then from Enbrel to Cosentyx. I also had flares last year that were treated with steroids.    I know a lot of my habits were the culprit. I have never been a healthy eater. From...