Hi,

My name is Jenn and I have spent my 48 years battling/ dealing with more than my share of chronic issues. I am here looking for friends to journey with me as I battle my body. Please drop by any inspire me.

Here is what I am dealing with: born with kidney disease that causes me to deal with 2-3 bladder/kidney infections every month; 8 herniated discs; chronic pain; chronic headaches; arthritis especially painful in my hands and knees; and most recently gout which has me dealing with the affects of prednisone - a powerful steroid that is responsible for rapid and massive weight gain.

XO
May your day exceed your expectations

Hi and welcome! There is a "dieting with obstacles" section here: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/dieting-obstacles-14/ so you are not alone!

I personally have several issues, including hip injuy, weak ankles, fibromyalgia.

Some of the tips I can give you are:

Make sure you drink your 64 ounces of water a day. I do 16 ounces before each meal, and then as needed drink the rest.

Visit this forum for support! Everyone here has been awesome, helpful, motivating and encouraging!

Go to http://www.myfitnesspal.com and sign up, or with a similar program to make it easy for you to log your exercise, food and water intake.

Glad to see you here!

Welcome!

Welcome and good luck on your journey!

Hi and than for welcoming me

Welcome!!! I know from personal experience it makes it much more difficult when there are health issues and you feel like crap most of the time. I'm trying very hard to keep a positive attitude and think about how much better I will feel WHEN I lose the weight. Keep pushing forward and best of luck!!!