Improved & Gained 7 ib in 4 wks ( my experience )

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In the last month , I tried a new thing to increase my weight . I start going to "GYM" which I was going to before I got CD two years ago . Starting Remicade therapy six months ago made things easier for me to exercise .Besides , I am already skinny . I changed some things in my routine


My program :
3 days workout a week
5-7 meals – including snacks & supplements- (rice , chicken , peanut butter , tuna , banana …. )
Supplements ( whey protein , glutamine , Omega 3 , Multi-vitamins )


Results :
one bowel movement for the first time since I got CD ( usually 2-3 )
+ 7-8 ib ( I was 123 & it was steady for three months )
Feeling more better ( 15-20 % improvement )


NOTES :
- Every condition of us is different ( ex. taking Prednisone or having surgery before .. all that are considerable before going to GYM ) .
- I have anal fistula , anal fissure and hemorrhoids so I have nothing to lose!!! ( if anyone knows which exercises I should be careful with in this condition !)
- Be careful with whey protein . Some brands have high lactose intake
- The best period for me after 6 weeks of taking the infusion ( usually the last week before the shot I become a little sick ).
- be careful with any bodybuilding supplements ( consultation from crohn's patient who has previous experience with supps ).
- Many points here require a lot of information such as whey protein or any other supplements ( consultation & Google ! ).


We should interest NOT only with healthy benefits . Having good shape will be beneficial in the long term in life , at work , meetings , job interviews as a good first impression especially if interviewer knows that you have chronic disease ) and many other benefits . Also , We should try taking advantage of the current time as long as we are feeling good before anything bad could happened in the future ( ex. operation , a medication stops working .. ) .

For women or even who have flares . Home exercises with extra meals will be useful . A lot of posts here mentioned that .

I am just a beginner bodybuilder . Some of our friends here are professional . I hope this thread will help some of you

 

[Chuck2008]

Hi,

I like working out too, it makes me feel like I'm getting healthier even when my symptoms are acting up. Its a bit frustrating with prednisone though, I have always been a hard gainer and taking prednisone is making it even more impossible to lower my fat percentage. Sometimes I feel like everything I'm doing is just to maintain the muscle I already have and to keep my bones strong.

But I guess thats reason enough!

Yes fissures are annoying I had that problem when my crohns was at its worst. It didn't really affect weight lifting for me, but I didn't like doing cardio at that time since the increased heart rate would increase the bleeding..

 

[redstar3313]

working out makes my symptoms worse :/ it's really frustrating

 

[Guest9283]

Working out releases endorphins and extra testosterone. It has been shown that high estrogen levels can have a negative impact on the immune system. When testosterone is high, estrogen is low. These are all reasons why you would feel good while implementing a good workout regimen. Don't think that gaining weight is impossible for you either. I used to think that. After a lot of researching on proper techniques, and most of all proper diet (making sure you are eating enough cals) I started to workout when I was 102 lbs in and out of hospital from weight issues. 3 years later after working out right, eating well, and minimal supplementation I was weighing 185lbs and working towards my first competition. A year later, I became a certified personal trainer. I believe working out contibuted to me having many more years of feeling well than I would have had before this last january. I am on my way - starting my workout and proper dieting again right now. To answer your question - no exercises are bad for your fistulas, fisures, and hemoroids. Just make sure you feel comfortable while doing squats.