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Quitman, MS

I know some people with HIV lose weight but me I haven't lost none maybe a while back I have my husband told me I look good no matter what he did not judge my body but I do because I'm over 200 we used to leave the lights on and if it was up to my husband we still leave the lights on when we make love me I have to have it off because I'm ashamed of my body will someone please tell me how to get my weight down

June 23, 2023
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A myHIVteam Member

Good morning guys this is the way I see it. I'm 58 years old I have struggled with weight my entire life. I have learned not to be ashamed of my body there are things that can be improved I'm intelligent enough to know that the weight does not help my health. Every one of us here we're all beautiful does not have anything to do with appearance. I'm a Christian and if God loves the way I look that I love the that I look. Dolly Parton said something that if you don't like the way you look then change it but changing it is not always that easy to do. With the medications that we take and age it gets harder to deal with the weight. This is the way that I see it, this is my opinion, but don't ever be ashamed of your body it's your heart that's important not your physical appearance. Take care of yourselves, live your lives and be safe love yourselves as much as you may love your husband or wife.

June 26, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I don’t know. I feel the same way too. I do eat healthy and drink coffee but I should be drinking more water and tea.

June 23, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Since I was diagnosed with HIV I have gained weight and struggled and still struggling to lose weight and I do my normal Night Walk Routines and exercises. My weight goes up and down and yes it is annoying.

June 24, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Thank you I appreciate what you say

August 24, 2023

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