Hi Amy!
You are very positive, and I know that will serve you awesomely in facing all of these challenges. I wish you luck and strength and courage!
I went through a long diagnosis as well, so I know that can be hard. Since I committed to losing weight, I have had two flares which stopped me from working out, so I had to drop my caloric intake to keep losing. I love to eat, but being stubbornly committed to my health and staying as positive as possible got me through those periods, with small losses, but still losses.
Even everyday non-flare times can be hard when, if you're like me, you're always pretty tired and spacy and in pain. But it is soooo worth it. Even the first five pounds I lost made a huge difference in my arthritis pain.
We can do it! We ARE doing it! Wooo!
Tracy
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