Hi from Colorado!

I am on the Fat Smash Diet.

Briefly, I had always been very very thin (108 at 5'5"). I developed a number of severe health issues about 13 years ago - Systemic Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and a disorder which caused me to have a stroke and throw 2 clots - both massive DVT's. After the second DVT I gained 20 lbs IN ONE MONTH! I was crazed! I hadn't changed meds, activity level or food intake.So for 2 years now I have struggled trying to lose the weight. One major problem is I cannot work out as often as is suggested in the diet (or any diet) because I have a lot of major joint replacements. Also even doing a stationary bike for 20 minutes will cause me to be bed ridden and in severe pain for up to a week.

I was scared to join here bc I didn't want people giving me grief because my current weight is many people's goal weight. But I have gained 3 sizes in clothes and do NOT want this to continue. I need to be healthy - and I think my "normal" weight was too low, so I am shooting for something healthier.

I look forward to any advice and support you all have to give!