Losing Pounds Sensibly & Sleep Apnea Support

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This group is dedicated to those of us that need to shed those extra pounds caused by untreated sleep apnea. Here we may share our stories, recipes, and motivate each other to take control over our weight caused by sleep apnea.
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Taking Control of My Health

by sleepycarol

Apr 26, 2009

The second week in April of 2009 I went to my primary care doctor with a concern over my weight. I have gained nearly 40 pounds since school has started. Not good, especially when you are already obese. She ran some blood work and found that my blood sugar was high and I have diabetes. I was told I could probably control it with diet as my blood sugar levels are just over the line enough that if I don't do something fairly quick I am headed down a bad path. I have a family history of diabetes (mom and aunt) and my kids were all large at birth.

I know often times, untreated sleep apnea leads to weight gain, which can be difficult to lose, even if you are compliant with therapy.

I thought others may enjoy the support that we could find and have a safe place to discuss topics related to weight loss, nutrition, dieting, and have a place where we can have fun doing it.

If you are in this group -- please join.
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    amott1973

    I've tried a wide variety of diets, and while all have worked, I haven't been able to stick to any of them for long. The best I ever felt on a diet was on the atkin's diet, but who can live like that? The easiest diet to stay on was weight watcher (points system) but I hated having to spend $ every week to go to meetings (and I won't stick with it without the accountability of a meeting).

    My plan now is to start adding in exercise. It's the one thing I've never done and always avoided. But I splurged and bought a treadmill and now also bought the 30 Day Shred DVD that a bunch of bloggers I read are doing. I'm going to give those a try and see if I can at least build a little muscle. Then I've promised to start weightwatchers again with my mother in law for mother's day. She has to lose weight to be eligible for back surgery, so I'm doing this to help her, but really it will be good for me too.

    100 pounds lost will put me at about 180, which sounds heavy, but I looked AWESOME at 180 in college. I'd be perfectly happy there again.

    My main motivation is to be able to get up and down to play with my 3 year old son, possibly be able to get my PCOS under control so I can have another child, and buy new clothes!

    Apr 27, 2009

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    BeeAsleep

    Amott1973, I bought Jillian's 30 day shred and the spot reducing DVD. I LOVE it, am so stinkin' sore. Which means I am going to lose weight and feel toned. I start out in the morning with the dvd and I tell myself that AT LEAST I did that one thing for myself. It raises my self-esteem enormously! I am eating a balanced diet of carbs and protein. I know how to eat healthy, I just have to DO IT! Hang in there!!! I will too.

    amott1973 said:
    I've tried a wide variety of diets, and while all have worked, I haven't been able to stick to any of them for long. The best I ever felt on a diet was on the atkin's diet, but who can live like that? The easiest diet to stay on was weight watcher (points system) but I hated having to spend $ every week to go to meetings (and I won't stick with it without the accountability of a meeting).

    My plan now is to start adding in exercise. It's the one thing I've never done and always avoided. But I splurged and bought a treadmill and now also bought the 30 Day Shred DVD that a bunch of bloggers I read are doing. I'm going to give those a try and see if I can at least build a little muscle. Then I've promised to start weightwatchers again with my mother in law for mother's day. She has to lose weight to be eligible for back surgery, so I'm doing this to help her, but really it will be good for me too.

    100 pounds lost will put me at about 180, which sounds heavy, but I looked AWESOME at 180 in college. I'd be perfectly happy there again.

    My main motivation is to be able to get up and down to play with my 3 year old son, possibly be able to get my PCOS under control so I can have another child, and buy new clothes!

    May 5, 2009

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    sleeppuppie

    Sleepycarol. Hang in there I too have gained alot of weight after cancer treatments. I will be happy to share weight watchers recipes with you and to have a weight loss buddy. I hope I can get this reply to you. I seem to be doing it wrong sometimes as my replies are not getting recieved. It is nice to meet you.

    Jun 3, 2009