Gaining Weight Post Stroke
January 20, 2006
Okay, this is my first attempt at blogging. I figure I will start out with what's heaviest on my mind right now. During the last 5 months I have gained so much weight. Yes, some of it is due to the medications that I am currently taking. But the rest is due to the dramatic change in my activity level in relation to the amount of food I eat on my Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium diet.
My husband does all the shopping, cooking, and serving of the meals because my balance, coordination, and tremor issues make those activities unsafe and out of reach for me at this time.
But I still find it difficult to understand how I have gained the weight so fast. My food choices are healthier than before the stroke. My portions are measured. I have a schedule for my meals. I just can't seem to work out a healthy balance.
I would be grateful to hear from anyone that might have some suggestions for me. I feel like I am the only one fighting this problem.
Debbie
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