Down and Out - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

SlimmingDown · 03-15-2008, 11:03 AM

Hey chicas!

I havent been posting that often lately. I think that I am officially in my first slump since starting my quest to a healthier and thinner me. I am almost done with my 5th week. My weight is a roller coaster but I am not seeing the results, not just on the scale, but in general.

There are things that i am proud of, I've tracked everyday w/ few exceptions (maybe 3-4 over 5 weeks) and I have started to LOVE working out again and I do it consistently.

I also battle with some mental issues. For some reason I find myself falling into a depressed state. I knew it was happening, I was manic a few weeks ago and this always happens.

I just wanted to say that I am not giving up and will continue to track and work out and will keep on lurking even though I may not be posting. So, for the next few weeks, imagine me saying "WTG! You are AWESOME!" whenever you reach a milestone or have good news and "You have it in you. You are worth it!" whenever you reach a speed bump.

Meanwhile I am going to work with my docs to get this straightened out and hope that it doesn't last too long. The joys of being bipolar....

shrinkinglizzy · 03-15-2008, 11:30 AM

aw man, slimming...i'm sorry you have to deal with that. Good luck with whatever you're trying to deal with the bipolar -- that is not a fun battle to fight.
thank you so much for checking in and letting us know where you're at!
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nineteen · 03-15-2008, 11:45 AM

Sorry you're going through a rough time.

Good luck and hang in there.

suitejudyblueeyes · 03-15-2008, 12:01 PM

Jill -

Good luck getting things sorted out. We'll be here for you when you need us.

jillnicole03 · 03-15-2008, 01:58 PM

Well no matter what the scale says.. we are ALL PROUD of YOU!!! You really have came so far! You're doing greaatttttt!!!! Sometimes that stupid scale makes us want to give up, but the scale is jst like a lot of other things trying to pull us back... and we cant let those things pull us down!

shrinkingchica · 03-15-2008, 07:12 PM

Hang in there!!

I know that it can be really difficult to lose weight while in a depressed state... but if you can just hold on tight, you can ride this wave out. If you can, maybe posting more often would help keep you focused on your goals and be reminded that we are all cheering for you!!!

ella13 · 03-15-2008, 07:57 PM

Hang in there hun, you'll get through this. Don't worry the weight WILL come off in time. We are here for you when you when you need us.

Lovely · 03-15-2008, 11:31 PM

You post when you can. I hope you can work everything out with the doctors.

cephalopod gal · 03-16-2008, 01:28 AM

<3

SlimmingDown · 03-16-2008, 06:41 PM

Hey guys! Thanks for the support, it means tons.

I took the past few days off eating wise. I still worked out every day but I just didn't have it in me to count calories.

I talked to my doc (he's awesome and always available to me) and he has given me the ok to adjust one of my meds in hopes that things won't get worse with my current bout of depression.

This next week will be tough because I will be in Tampa for business M-F and then will spend the weekend with my family. I'm determined to count and stay on track!

MomTo5Diana · 03-17-2008, 12:14 AM

Hi! I just wanted to send my love, as another person who deals with the rigors of bipolar illness. Everything's going to work out!!!

Way to go, on the exercise and tracking!!! That is SO HUGE!!!!!!!!!! You rock!!!

With loving friendship,

Diana