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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 746172" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>I was honored that my previous doctor told me the truth. Prednisone changes everything. Losing weight while on it is pure hexx. It is bordering on impossible. I was eating fairly normally and gained a lot of weight. This was using restraint. She estimated for my age, height and on prednisone...I was screwed. Bottom line. So...she told me sugar and flour were out. No exceptions. No cheats. Never. Life would not be even remotely normal while on prednisone. She was absolutely right. She told me 900 calories was the max I could eat and lose weight. And everything I ate had to be nutritious. </p><p></p><p>We moved. I would of liked to have heard what she felt I should eat when off prednisone. I guess only 1000 anyway. It’s just that prednisone is sooooo nasty, you need some kind of extra help. I think most doctors would stick with what’s on the books even if their patient gains every week. And when you are on the drug for a year or more...that spells disaster. </p><p></p><p>Interesting, the new doctor who is much younger than myself and MUCH taller who is getting new fangled equipment o determine what you need to consume to lose weight said her number was 1300 on the equipment and this surprised her. </p><p></p><p>Doesn’t surprise me one bit. I’d say she is 12-15 years younger than myself. And six inches taller. Hmmm. </p><p></p><p>So...not so far fetched to say I’m 1000 (Not on prednisone). </p><p></p><p>I totally think as we get older we need to consume less. I suppose if going below 1000, one should check with a doctor. </p><p></p><p>I recall a tall fruend my age was shocked that my doctor said for me 900 calorie (of only healthy foods) diet while on prednisone should work. She explained her own diet. Hmmm. She ate about 800-900 calories of good food a day and one or two glasses of wine. Or one glass of wine and a cookie. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />. </p><p></p><p>There are studies that show calorie restriction might contribute to longevity. </p><p></p><p>I know I tend to feel really healthy when I do eat 1000 calories of healthy food and greatly reduce sugar and flour. Also lose some weight. Sometimes it’s slow....but that’s life. </p><p></p><p>I guess this is sort of intuitive. It works and feels right. </p><p></p><p>I suppose we each have to do what works for us and double check with our doctors, especially if we wish to do something a little unusual. But, if you find a doctor that tells the honest to G-d truth...this is a blessing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 746172, member: 4152"] I was honored that my previous doctor told me the truth. Prednisone changes everything. Losing weight while on it is pure hexx. It is bordering on impossible. I was eating fairly normally and gained a lot of weight. This was using restraint. She estimated for my age, height and on prednisone...I was screwed. Bottom line. So...she told me sugar and flour were out. No exceptions. No cheats. Never. Life would not be even remotely normal while on prednisone. She was absolutely right. She told me 900 calories was the max I could eat and lose weight. And everything I ate had to be nutritious. We moved. I would of liked to have heard what she felt I should eat when off prednisone. I guess only 1000 anyway. It’s just that prednisone is sooooo nasty, you need some kind of extra help. I think most doctors would stick with what’s on the books even if their patient gains every week. And when you are on the drug for a year or more...that spells disaster. Interesting, the new doctor who is much younger than myself and MUCH taller who is getting new fangled equipment o determine what you need to consume to lose weight said her number was 1300 on the equipment and this surprised her. Doesn’t surprise me one bit. I’d say she is 12-15 years younger than myself. And six inches taller. Hmmm. So...not so far fetched to say I’m 1000 (Not on prednisone). I totally think as we get older we need to consume less. I suppose if going below 1000, one should check with a doctor. I recall a tall fruend my age was shocked that my doctor said for me 900 calorie (of only healthy foods) diet while on prednisone should work. She explained her own diet. Hmmm. She ate about 800-900 calories of good food a day and one or two glasses of wine. Or one glass of wine and a cookie. :(. There are studies that show calorie restriction might contribute to longevity. I know I tend to feel really healthy when I do eat 1000 calories of healthy food and greatly reduce sugar and flour. Also lose some weight. Sometimes it’s slow....but that’s life. I guess this is sort of intuitive. It works and feels right. I suppose we each have to do what works for us and double check with our doctors, especially if we wish to do something a little unusual. But, if you find a doctor that tells the honest to G-d truth...this is a blessing. [/QUOTE]
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