How Can I Lose Weight With Lupus

In this post, I’m sharing weight loss tips for Vegan Moms. Especially this vegan mama with an autoimmune disease. She’s made amazing progress over the last three months, and this story will inspire you too! 

Today, I have this inspiring story of a 40-year old mom with her 3-year old son. She has built a solid career, has traveled to many places, and has been active in sports all her life. This is a story of an extraordinary achiever (and why seeking external guidance when the going gets tough is not a bad thing at all.)...

Meet Summer…a very accomplished woman in all aspects of her life. Aside from being a mom, a wife, and a career woman, she has been a runner most of her life, with 50 races under her belt (which includes 12 full marathons, 27 half marathons, a handful of trail races, and a 181-mile ultra-marathon). Truly, “ACTIVE” is an understatement.

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In 2009, she suffered a running-related injury, which then made her look for other physical activities while healing. At 27, she fell in love with weight-lifting so she heavily focused on it, and even decided to sign up for a bodybuilding competition at that time. She joined her first bikini competition at the age of 30.

“I incorporated weight lifting with my competitive running and also paced many races throughout my thirties which allowed me to travel quite a bit.” —Summer

”When I became pregnant with my son, I went from “being an athlete” to “carrying an additional 70 lbs.” on my 5’2 frame. I had symphysis pubis symphysis separation and could barely walk to my mailbox…The realities of pregnancy hit HARD. I had horrible morning sickness, and just kept gaining weight despite watching what I was eating” -Summer

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To make matters worse, just months after treating her pubic dislocation and diastasis recti, she experienced mylar rash, and was eventually diagnosed with Lupus. (sigh)

With all these health problems, and as a new full-time working mom, she no longer had the bandwidth for long runs or 3-hour gym visits. 

The weight did not “melt off” with breastfeeding. In a span of 2 years, she was only able to lose 10lbs. She couldn’t get through this plateau. That’s when she knew that she needed external help.

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“It was clear that what I was doing wasn’t going to get me where I wanted. I had reached my knowledge limit. I needed an expert who understood the demands of motherhood and could meet me where I was.” – Summer

She knows what her strengths and weaknesses are. And she has accepted the fact that postpartum fitness is a world she’s not familiar with.  That’s the reason why she decided to hire me as her coach.

The postpartum stage is no joke. Even as a former pro-athlete, I know how hard it can be to recover physically, emotionally, and mentally as a woman. That is why I love coaching moms, especially those who are fully aware of their situation and are ready for change. 

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“The customization of the program to my very specific needs, using exactly what I have in my home, right down to the number of days and amount of time I can spend working out has been a game-changer—absolutely incredible.

I love that I can be real with Nathalia and that she not only meets her clients where they are, but holds me accountable. It really feels like I am not doing this alone. I eat real food and I love it. And I am teaching my son that foods are not inherently ‘bad’ or ‘good’. He is benefiting as much as I am.”

A real sense of accomplishment. I am crying while I write this. I have accomplished in two months what I’ve been trying to do for almost 3 years. I’m vegan. I have lupus. These are all non-issues. I am giving my son the best of me and that makes me a great mom. I am so thankful.”

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“My son sees how happy I am, but also sees me working out and he wants to work out with me. I am setting an example. I am eating things I love, creating memories, enjoying my family without stressing about food while still reaching my goals.”

“ Do the program! It is absolutely attainable. If you have 30 minutes for yourself– or if you can create 30 minutes for yourself–you can do this!” —Summer

Join my personalized coaching program, which is a VERY exclusive coaching opportunity to work with me directly. As I will personally guide clients in this program, I only have limited slots. If you need a higher level and more personalized level of fitness coaching, click here to apply or email: [email protected].

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Training during pregnancy is a subject I find very important to discuss and bring awareness to as there is still a big stigma surrounding training and pregnancy. I have made it my mission to educate and help women around the world feel amazing and proud with their baby bumps, while living the fit and healthy lifestyle them and their babies deserve!

It can be extremely challenging and confusing to try to guess which core exercises are safe after having a baby, but the ‘’Postnatal Core Cheat Sheet: 5 Abdominal Exercises you can do right after having a baby’’ will give you all the information and confidence you need to start reshaping your core.

We use cookies (we like to eat them too ) on this site for marketing purposes. By hanging with us, you agree to our terms.If you’re living with lupus, you may experience unexplained weight gain during the course of treatment. Although unexpected weight changes can be frustrating, knowing what may be causing weight gain can help you better manage it.

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Members of often discuss lupus and weight gain. “I’m still struggling with my weight, ” one member wrote. “I’m thinking of getting a referral to a nutritionist.” Another said, “My body is changing, even today. I don’t know if this is real weight gain or swelling.”

The most common form of lupus is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). While SLE can affect anyone, 90 percent of new SLE diagnoses occur among women of childbearing age. Weight changes during this time of life are normal, but living with lupus can make maintaining your weight an even bigger challenge for many reasons.

Make sure you tell your rheumatologist if you’re experiencing weight changes. Your doctor may be able to make recommendations or change your treatment plan to reduce any impact on your weight.

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General swelling and water retention are common for those living with lupus. This is primarily due to kidney problems that can affect people with the condition. Your kidneys clean your blood, filtering out what you don’t need and draining urine into your bladder.

Lupus can cause inflammation of your kidneys (lupus nephritis), which can progress to kidney disease. Lupus nephritis can make it harder for you to release urine, leading to water retention and swelling — which can cause weight gain.

Your doctor may recommend that you change your diet to help reduce water retention and swelling. In some cases, cutting down on sodium can help. As one member recommended, “Eat less salt, and drink a lot of water.”

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One of the primary culprits of weight gain in people living with lupus is corticosteroid treatment. One study found that more than 75 percent of participants with lupus gained weight after starting corticosteroids. Prednisone and methylprednisolone especially can significantly impact weight.

Prednisone can help relieve joint pain and inflammation, but some members get frustrated about its effect on their weight. “Each time I take it, I gain more weight, ” one member wrote. Another said, “Steroids have made me gain 50 pounds. … I want to get rid of the prednisone.”

If you have concerns about your medications, talk to your doctor or health care team. If you can’t switch to a different medication, your doctor can help you find ways to better manage your symptoms. Together, you and your doctor can determine which treatments are best for you.

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The symptoms of lupus — like fatigue and joint pain — can make exercising regularly and eating well difficult. This is especially true during flares, when your symptoms are worse than usual.

If you’re struggling to exercise and eat well while managing lupus, try keeping a record of foods that bother you and which exercises you can do pain-free. Some members find that walking, gentle stretching, and yoga help.

“Looking forward to my exercise class — the stretching helps, ” one member wrote. “A little stretching using my yoga stretching bands, and the pain is finally starting to subside, ” shared another member.

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You can make a few simple changes to minimize weight gain. Remember to always discuss things you’d like to try with your doctor first.

Studies have suggested a connection between unhealthy diets and poor lupus outcomes. For those taking corticosteroids, losing weight is even more difficult. However, a small study of women living with SLE and taking low doses of prednisone showed that weight loss on a calorie-restricted or low glycemic index diet was possible.

Your doctor may

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