Living with Lupus: How I lost 63 pounds after prednisone treatment

This video features Dyon Davidson of Beadly Speaking Jewelry.
I am sharing some of the things that I did over the years to eliminate "prednisone weight". I exercised even while I was flaring. However, I did it at my own pace.
1. I exercised in bed initially.
2. Took water fitness or water aerobics class.
3. I took chair yoga in the earlry stages then regular yoga when I gained more range of motion.
4. Walking...start slowly and gradually increase your pace.
5. Build a support group/support system to hold you accountable.
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[@2xkayymarie]

Thank you for this. Ive gained so much from lupus treatments and this really gives me hope for losing the weight healthily despite having lupus. Wishing you blessing.

[@beadlyspeaking6612]

Hi Kristin. Thank you for watching. You're not alone so hang in there. Be gentle with you. It will happen (not overnight but it will). I wish you much success.

[@fredawalker7670]

I appreciate this video. When I first started a year ago I thought I was crazy raising my arms in the bed. I said Lord I’ve got to do something. It has taken me a year to lose 45 times, slowly but surely. I’m also off prednisone through following the autoimmune protocol.

[@beadlyspeaking6612]

Thank you Freda! I'm so proud of you. Keep pushing. I look forward to hearing about greater progress in 2019.

[@harmoni2423]

Thanks for the encouragement! I've been on HIGH-DOSE Pred for years (asthma) and have gained about 60 lbs. I try to juice veggies which helps a bit. You are beautiful and I pray that you are doing well! God bless! (Tineka---on my daughter's account. lol)

[@tamvruck]

As always, thank you for sharing with us. I didn't know about the grant program for the YMCA and I was always afraid I would be the only younger person doing the aqua aerobics. Definitely going to look into this for myself. 😊💜

[@beadlyspeaking6612]

+tamvruck You're welcome darling. I was the youngest person in the aqua aerobics class but those women took care of me and loved on me like I was their daughter or grand daughter. It was healing. I was intimidated and ashamed at first. I even cried to be so young and not be able to keep up with the people two and three times my ages. I got over it after a couple classes and I could climb the steps a little freer.

[@melaniejefferson5701]

Dyon you are awesome and you always seem to give me a push. You look so good and i am so proud of you. I need to tone and my body hurts so bad but i need to start yoga first. these joints and bones are killing me. i do notice the less i move the worse it gets and also the cold weather. thanks for the motivation and love the water bottle idea. i always disliked my flabby arms. lol

[@beadlyspeaking6612]

+Melanie Jefferson Thank you Mel! I'm just sharing what worked in hopes that it could help someone else. I still have 30 more pounds to lose so you can push me too.

[@ebonymccoy9494]

Excellent video and information

[@beadlyspeaking6612]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching.

[@smilesbehindlupus4978]

Thanks for the motivation I just decided to start bone broth diet and slower becoming pescatarian.

[@beadlyspeaking6612]

+SmilesBehindLupus You're welcome! Let me know how it works for you.

[@mammalopez89]

Thank you for sharing, I’ve gained 90 lbs on steroids

[@beadlyspeaking6612]

I know how you feel. Be patient with yourself. Sending you positive energy on your journey. Thank you for watching. 💜

[@zakiya2925]

Well I want to gain weight but lupus won't let me. Im a 108lbs. So I'm the odd one out.

[@beadlyspeaking6612]

Hey Zakiya! Thank you for watching. I'm so sorry that is happening. Have you talked to a nutritionist to see what meals can help you gain weight?

[@zakiya2925]

@@beadlyspeaking6612 where I'm from... They are hardly any nutritionist who specialize in lupus. My rheumatologist told me eat anything I like but I also was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis so I didn't trust his suggestion. I'll just do some more research. Thanks for reaching out.

[@aarthi6773]

​@@zakiya2925 my story is same as yours..do you find any specific diet for weight gain with lupus.. please let me know

[@maritzabass2425]

Thank you 🙏 GBU.....

[@beadlyspeaking6612]

MaritzaBass God bless you. Thank you for watching.