Depression and Weight Issues - Weekly Chat - September 18th - 24th

Good Morning,

Hope everyone had a great weekend :hug:

Whatcha all up to this week? any plans? goals? committments?


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good morning gang :wave:

Duck season opened on Friday down here. Dh gets up about 4:30 in the mornings to go so figured it would be a good time for me to get up early and get back to my walking. Well this morning I got up long before 5 am and put on my tennis shoes and then....I found other things to do instead of my walking. :faint: gooooooooooood grief!!!! But I plan to do better tomorrow morning.

Liz - Endometriosis! yikes! do you think that is the reason for the health problems that you were having that they were trying to figure out? Let us know how you are doing and how you will be treating it. hugs!

Leenie - sounds like y'all had a good day at the car show. Glad you got 20 minutes to yourself yesterday. Sometimes we have to take whatever we can get huh ;) how's work?

Judomom - remind me about school....are you a teacher? or an administrator? how are you working in your exercise since school has started back up?

How is everyone else doing?

Leenie - glad you asked - my plans and goals for the week are to get up by 5 am and get in 30 minutes of walking and to drink more water then I've been getting in. I'm working on an ice cold bottle right now :cheers: I get WW weekly newsletter each week in my email and today's is "Get Back on Track with Water". It says that we lose an average of 10 cups of water daily.

ok I gotta get back to work chickadees. hope everybody has a blessed day.
hugs,
Cathy

Hi Everybody! :wave:

My Goal for this week is to be more active. I've been a bit lax on the exercise dept. I guess that probably explains why I've been soooooooo tired lately too. :tired:

Next week is my bday and my anniversary so hub and I are taking off work and going on vacation. We decided to go to this little secluded place that is only 2 - 2 1/2 hrs away that you can rent cabins and they have hiking and all sorts of "ACTIVE" things to do! :D

I hope you all have a wonderful week and here is a little :dust: to everybody!

:hug:

Hi girls,

Gotta run, I'm off with DD's class to do some apple picking but I'll be back to do some personals later today.

Luv YAH!!!!

Morning Ladies.

I just wanted to share with you all I got my mile in today. I did my WATP DVD.

:hug:

Well gang you can probably tell from the way I'm dragging my feet getting in here this morning that I did NOT reach my goal this morning. I was up until almost midnight bec we had teenagers at the house so I didn't get up early and walk *sigh* But I Am drinking water water water.

Hey SassyChick - I know exactly what you mean. I'm draggin these days too and I know it's bec I'm not exercising. Funny how that makes you feel better and gives you more energy. Wow - sounds like you'll have a great week next week. Which birthday is this for you? and which anniversary? I mean how many years?

Hey Leenie - I sure hope y'all get to eat some of those apples. Ya know, I have never picked apples before. hmmmmm hope you have some nice weather for that apple pickin.

Liz - how ya feeling girlie?

and where is the rest of our gang today?

Hello Everyone!
I am new to this board, but am loving all of the support that I am seeing here. I started my first diet ever last monday, and so far it has been rewarding, yet challenging. I find it challenging because, I'm 19 years old, and both my mother and brother can eat whatever they want and not gain an ounce, lol. So, I am making good choices on my own, and going grocery shopping with my mom so that I can get what I need to sustain my diet. The diet I went on is The Zone diet because it seems practical, and you can have anything you want as long as it is the right proportion and ratio. When I was little, I was never a skinny minny, but I was not fat. I was thick and athletic. As I grew, I was always a little beet heavier than I should be, but it wasn't because of fat, I was muscular from playing outside.. I just had a big build... About three years ago, my uncle passed away, and I was really close to him. The weight started pouring on. I was depressed and developed panic disorder, and food was the only thing I could turn to. I wasn't enjoying anything but eating. I went from 160lbs ( a healthy weight for my size), to 212.... I felt horrible and was disgusted with myself. I have since sought therapy for my depression, but now I feel it is time to reverse the damage that I did these past three years. So far, I have lost 4lbs, which is pretty good considering its only been a week. I get migraines, and they are triggered by hard excersize, so my doctor only allows me to do light excersize, like light dancing or a 30 minute walk. I feel like I wont lose weight doing little excersize, but he assures me I will. ..

Wow, look at how much I have blathered... anyway, this is my story and I look forward to joining this group...
Good luck, everyone!!

Hey Cathy.

Yeah I finally did do my WATP DVD, walked a mile! :carrot: I will be 32 on Sunday (24th) and it will be 8 yrs on Wed. (26th). ;)

Have a Great Day/Night!

:hug:

Hi everyone

NO plans regarding health issues yet...I'll keep you posted.

I am ok just too darned busy.....and so worked up I can't sleep...I need to shut down for 24-48 hours and rejuvinate.

I miss everyone here.....feels so fragmented....everything goes in cycles.

I am sending a prayer or a thought to each and everyone of you that for this moment you are doing exactly what you need to do for health happiness and hope.

Hugs

L

Good morning :)

Tilly :welcome: and congratulations on losing the 4 lbs, thats a teriffic start. You sound like such a smart young lady, I mean starting your very first diet and doing it so sensibly, good for you!!!! I know what you mean about losing a loved one and turning to food. When my sister died thats exactly what I did, and in doing that i gained 100 lbs in about 7 years. I'm happy to hear you are making changes now instead of waiting as long as I did and having the problem get worse. :hug: to you!!! and again, welcome to 3FC's.

Cathy sorry your having (or had) a rough morning.....remember the beauty of life is that today is a new day to try again. Water is a good start !!!

Sassy happy anniversary and b/day early ;) and congrats on moving your butt with WATP :bravo: have fun on your vacation.

Liz, your not kidding when you said it feels fragmented... I feel the same way but your right, everything goes in cycles. Hope your feeling okay.

Apple picking was fun, the kids had a wonderful time and so did I. Those little girls are just so sweet (the group I had to watch).

Today is my first dental appt in ut um..... (hanging head in shame) 8 years.. yep 8 years. I get such wicked panic attacks that I stop breathing when I'm in the chair... so this is really gonna take alot for me today. But, I need to go.

How's your day?

good morning gang!

Leenie - I'm saying a prayer for you right now that you will get thru your dentist appt without any attacks and that all will be fine! hugs!

Welcome Tilly! and congrats on the 4lb loss!

Sassy - congrats on doing the WATP dvd! you go girl!!! congrats on your birthday and anniversary!

Liz - I know, as always, you have too much on your plate. sorry you are having trouble sleeping too. that certainly doesn't help. I hope you get a chance to take a break! hugs!

I'm busy this morning but wanted to pop in and say HI.
hugs & blessings,
Cathy

Thank you for the warm welcome ladies!!
Leenie-- Panic attacks are the worst, aren't they? Im so sorry you get them, and I am SO proud of you for going to the dentist, and doing what you need to do, and facing your fears... Good luck, Im praying for you...
Cathy, thanks for the hello! Have a good day getting everything you need to get done...
I weighed in this morning and I am down another 4lbs! It seems that The Zone is really working for me which I am really happy about... and all this with just light exercize...
Take good care, ladies!!

GEEPERS Tilly, another 4 lbs, that ROCKS !!!! Yes panic attacks stinkaroonies. I did make it thru today but they didn't do anything but xrays. This friday I need to have my wisdom tooth pulled yuck.. now the fear starts LOLOL, then after that they will clean and fix the rest of the problems (the following week). The doctor was shocked that my teeth were in good shape but thats because I clean and pick them myself besides brushing them alot lolol. I'm not a soda or candy person (cept chocolate) so maybe that helped. So tell me about the zone, is it low carb? Thanks for the prayers ;)

Cathy thanks for the prayers.. phew its over. Hope your wednesday is a good one ;)

Whatcha all cooking for dinner tonight?

Hey guys

Just thought I would stop by to say hello, I have not posted in awhile been busy but I was having such a blah day today. I don't know if I want to cry or hit something..lol I know it is not the lack of exercise, I have been on the body for life thing for awhile now and it going good but today is just a bad day.

I hope you all are doing ok with you depression and weight battles.

Leenie!
Yeah, the weight seems to be melting off so far. My mom says its because I'm young, but maybe my body was just waiting for me to shed these pounds, lol.. I'm not expecting the rapid weight loss to last, though. Um, no the Zone is not low carb. It is all about having the right proportion of everything, and avoiding high glycemic- high density carbs, most saturated fats, and most starches. You can eat whole weat bread and tortillas, you can eat muffins and cakes made from oat-flour.... and it recommends that you get most of your daily recommended carbs from fruits and vegetables, and your fats from nuts and protein, etc... It's a fairly simple diet, and I dont feel deprived at all because you have to eat 5 times a day, and the snack recipes and nutrition bars are really tasty!...
The Zone is based upon the fact that when we eat a lot of sugars and white breads and starchy foods, our bodies create more insulin which makes our hormones go out of whack and make our bodies retain weight.... but if you avoid those foods and eat the perfect balance, your body doesn't get the insulin rush, and instead accesses your stored fat to get energy....
So far, its working and it makes sense to me...

I am glad to hear that your appointment went well, and I know what you mean about the wisdom teeth... I have to get all four out next month!! Im so scared, lol...

Nicklewise: I am sorry to hear you are in a rut. I hate it when I get those depressed days, so I can totally relate. Just try to take a hot bath and relax, that always helps me. Maybe read a favorite book or watch a favorite movie... Feel Better *hugs*
My dinner tonight:
Zone Perfect Turkey Chili Recipe (got out of the book)
Zone Perfect Corn Bread
Dessert:
Banana Pudding!
I hope you all have a good night, ladies!!

Thanks everybody for the support and early bday/anniversary well wishes. :)

I hope you all are doing great! :cheer:

Good Morning,

Tilly the diet sounds wonderful, I'm sooooooo glad it is working for you, and it sounds more like a life style than a "diet" which is really what we all need/want. I love turkey chili mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmm.

Sassy... :hug:

Nickle, hand in there hon... hopefully today you'll feel better.

Well nothing's on the agenda for today, SOSDD... boss is gone but I'm so busy its a sin LOLOL.

Any good plans for the weekend? I will be taking DD to see sesame street and then her g'pa's birthday on saturday... sunday is another birthday party and then the regular cleaning, cooking, etc.

How bout you?

Morning everyone!

I was in bed before 1000h ....amazing how sleep gives a person a bit more perspective. I was really tired yesterday.

I must get dd 8 off to school and get my butt into work.

Please say a pray for me or send me encouraging thoughts I have to get to work on getting healthy.....I know it is a huge part of why I am finding everything so difficult and it really complicates my health issues.

Hugs and sorry I can't be there for anyone right now....I just don't have anything left to give right now.

xoL

Hey guys

I did still make to the gym last night so I am quite happy about that.. I came straight home and fell asleep though.. I have been kinda sick this week so maybe that why I was having such a bad day yesterday! I am feeling abit better today, thanks everyone! I have my weekly weigh-in and measurements today.. Hopefully it all goes well.

Liz I hope you feel better soon.

I don't really have any plans for the weekend it has been raining here for a week... I hope the sunshine comes out soon, maybe I will get my daughter to teach me how to fish!

Hello Ladies!
Glad to hear you are all doing better..
I don't have much planned for the weekend, either. I have to take an online midterm for my Bio class, but thats about it. I'll probably go visit my dad, hang out with the boyfriend, and try to go to the beach. It's almost fall, so the weather is not going to be as friendly soon, although, it is california so it doesn't get too cold...
Californians are such wimps! 70 degrees is freezing, here! haha....
Ok, well take care ladies!!

Good Morning,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATHY !!! :hb: :hb:

Liz, hang in there and don't worry, I have some extra hugs for you ;) Your more than welcome to lean on me today for tomorrow I may need you :hug:

Can't talk long, boss is here... but hopefully I can sneak back in later.

Luv you girls :hug:

good afternoon gang :wave:
and thanks for the nice birthday wishes!

Leenie - so sorry it's so busy at work but I can certainly relate. Hope you have a good weekend!

Liz - I'm praying for you girl! I hope you are feeling better soon! hugs!!!

Nicklewise - congrats on making it to the gym! how did the weigh in and measurements go?

Hey Tilly - hope you have a good weekend!

hugs & blessings,
Cathy

Good morning,

Hope you all are having a great weekend. Today I am going to see Elmo with DD and then to FIL's for his birthday.

Had my tooth pulled yesterday and all went well. Now I need to keep up myy appts and not let them get this far apart and this bad LOLOL.

Cathy hope your birthday was good !!!

Watcha all doing ?

Hello Ladies!!
So far this weekend has been good. Sorry I didn't come on yesterday, I had a terrible headache! :cry: Don't worry though, I'm pretty much better now..
So far, all I have done this morning besides get ready for the day is do my online exam, which by the way I got a 98% on :carrot: .. Biology is not really my thing so I am proud of myself...:)
I ate some salad for lunch that is not currently agreeing with my stomach. Hopefully I am not coming down with something...

Leenie! I am glad to hear your tooth-pull was a success.. I hope you are not in too much pain, and hugs:hug: to get better! Have fun and Elmo and the party!

Cathy, I hope you had a great birthday!

Take Care Ladies!

Happy birthday cathy!

thinking of you lots!

xoL

Good Morning,

Well today is a Chuck E Cheese birthday party to go to and then its home for some weekly cooking and cleaning. Tooth is doing good, no pain what so ever.... the dentist did a great job.

Tilly, a 98 on that biology test is freakin AWESOME!!! congratulations. What are you studying to be? Hope your feeling better today.

Lynnie, hope your birthday yesterday was good !! :hug:

HI LIZ :wave:

How is everyone today?

Hey there

Sorry I did not come back to post, I did not lose any weight and gained a 1/4 inch in the bust. Not a bad place for it to go..lol kidding aside though I am not going to let it get me down, It may not be showing anywhere yet but I can feel the difference.. And that is a start!

I swam lengths today for one hour!

:) Liz