Amy
At 06:28 PM 3/20/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Amy Thropp wrote:
>>
>> My husband, Steve, was initially a little overweight (10-15 lbs) before TM,
>> but, due to the steroids he took, gained 35 lbs. in three weeks. It was
>> really a shock to his system. He suffers from extreme fatigue and every
>> time he exerts himself, he experiences a greater problem with his other
>> symptoms. This makes it really difficult to lose the weight he gained.
>> Also, he is depressed and doesn't feel like dieting. But, he is convinced
>> that the weight is contributing to his fatigue and now he is starting to get
>> a more positive attitude about losing weight.
>>
>> I'd also appreciate any suggestions people have about weight control without
>> exercize.
>>
>> Amy Thropp
>>
> Dear Amy my uncle at the age of 82 lost some 70 pounds and did very
>little exercize in doing it. He dosn't have any disabilities, except at
>the time he was over weight. Ordered to lose the weight he had carried
>most of his life. He told me the how and it was eating slowly. Not slow,
>very slow, he would cut things in small pieces and he was always the
>last to leave the table. Most times 20 to 30 minutes longer than say
>myself. He was told by his doctor that it takes 20 minutes for the
>signal from the stomach to reach the brain and if you would eat slowly
>you'll find that your full before you get that over ate feeling. He ate
>what he wished but he just ate slowly and lost all the weight. He's 95
>today.//DCJones {Dave}
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