I have Crohns disease and I had a really bad flare about 3 weeks ago. As usual my Dr. put me back on Prednisone (40mgs. daily) urggg!
I had been trying to get my motivation back at the time to lose weight- so I was bummed. I decided I would fight this hunger and not give into it. Anyone who has taken higher doses of the "dred pred" knows full well you could eat the corner off a barn while on this. So after 3 weeks now I weighed this morning and I lost 5 Lbs. in 3 weeks!!!
Now I gotta tell you I am thrilled! I personally believe my actual weight loss may be more than that but it is not showing up on the scale, I'll tell you why- Prednisone makes you retain water. I have noticed in my limbs they are sore touchy when I'm showering, so I know I have excess water there. Also my clothes are looser more so than a 5 Lb. loss.
What I have been doing is instead of eating 3 meals a day- I have had 6 small meals a day. I count calories. After 7:00 at night I don't eat anything else. (That is hard)
It can be done- Prednisone and weight loss. I feel strong this morning, like I took that hunger and beat it down- took control over it! I had to share, I know that there are several out there who also have to take this medication.
I am now doing the drop down dose. After my coloscopy next week (jeze) I get to come back off it...I hope