Depression and Weight IssuesHave you been diagnosed with depression, are possibly on depression medication, and find it affects your weight loss efforts? Post here for support!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Overcoming those crazy days of anxiety and cravings.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am so much healthier mentally. More healthy than I have been in my entire life!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I grew up on a cattle ranch, we were homeless at one time, I am half Costa Rican and my husband is English.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: playing guitar, reading, art, walking, swimming, shopping when I have the money, animals
PETS: n/a
TOP WEIGHT: 271
CURRENT WEIGHT: 229
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5 foot 3
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: production associate
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: PA
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: sticking to any weight loss plan
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: hopefully will find the motivation, work with my support system and others to stick to the weight loss plan
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? not really
CHILDREN/AGES: 0 for me, 2 girls for him ages 11 and 18
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: crafts, swimming, reading, movies and music
PETS: 2 spoiled Chihuahuas Toby and Lilly both 4 years old
TOP WEIGHT: 280
CURRENT WEIGHT: 265
GOAL WEIGHT: 180
HEIGHT: 5 ft 7
EYE COLOR: changes but usually light hazel/ grey
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: dispatch for 911
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Alabama
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I cannot stick to a diet, get bored easily and get lazy
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am getting married later this year and am determined to lose weight and look beautiful.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have suffered from depression for 3 years now and have taken 3 different medications for it, finally found one that seems to work. I also have had major self esteem issues.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I love food, I love trying new food, so I tend to overeat a lot.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I m determined to be prove it to everyone else that laughed at me, I can do it.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I had depression since youth. I was child abused and I grow up being severely insecure and shy. I was never treated for depression, I have trouble getting along with almost everyone. My fiance's mother hates me, and my mom was disgusted by me for being overweight. I am really happy to find a forum that might offer help for me because I just don't know how to ask for help.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Emotional eating, Binge eating, and general embarrassment about the entire situation.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm enlisting the help of friends and family... not matter how embarrassing it is to admit that I'm dieting.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I first experience major weight gain and depression after the death of someone very close to me. Its just been perpetuating over the years, and I'm tired of it having a hold on my life. I want to do things and meet people and not have to feel out of place or like my fat is holding me back from life.
CHILDREN/AGES:nope
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:Everything lol jack of all trades master of none love painting, drawing,stained glass, and lots of others.....
PETS:my children haha 2 kittys and the best dog in the world!
TOP WEIGHT:sigh sad part 256
CURRENT WEIGHT:247
GOAL WEIGHT:165
HEIGHT:5' 8
EYE COLOR: hazel
HAIR COLOR: blonde
OCCUPATION: stylist
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:ugh lets see whats not a problem, i get anxiety or any uncomfortable feeling and i eat because i feel like it calms me haha sounds so stupid... i can diet in short spirts really well then go back to old eating habits
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: well im hoping that admitting my problem to other ppl and not just myself will help me overcome my issues im goin to try to figure out what to do bout my anxiety more... always open for suggestions if there are any of you who might of had a similar problem
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? well i suck at grammar and spelling so bare with me sorry!!!!! lol
CHILDREN/AGES:nope
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:Everything lol jack of all trades master of none love painting, drawing,stained glass, and lots of others.....
PETS:my children haha 2 kittys and the best dog in the world!
TOP WEIGHT:sigh sad part 256
CURRENT WEIGHT:247
GOAL WEIGHT:165
HEIGHT:5' 8
EYE COLOR: hazel
HAIR COLOR: blonde
OCCUPATION: stylist
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:ugh lets see whats not a problem, i get anxiety or any uncomfortable feeling and i eat because i feel like it calms me haha sounds so stupid... i can diet in short spirts really well then go back to old eating habits
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: well im hoping that admitting my problem to other ppl and not just myself will help me overcome my issues im goin to try to figure out what to do bout my anxiety more... always open for suggestions if there are any of you who might of had a similar problem
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? well i suck at grammar and spelling so bare with me sorry!!!!! lol
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Overeating, eating with my emotions. Eating for convenience (fast foods) because of my busy schedule, sticking to sweets and sugary foods and not being able to find alternatives
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am trying this sort of forum for support, I am also going to go to a nutritionist.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have struggled with depression since I was about 12 or 13, and this goes along with anxiety. I have learned to manage it and better handle situations in the past few years because of counseling, but the eating in combination has not been completely figured out.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: brewing beer; meditation; crafts; literature and culture
PETS: bunny
TOP WEIGHT: 170
CURRENT WEIGHT: 159
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5ft, 5 in
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: black
OCCUPATION: student
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Germany
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: dieting triggers my eating disorder. I have trouble maintaining an exercise routin.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I've found intermittent fasting and paleo dieting to be less triggering, plus this approach to eating has helped to stabilize my moods
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
Hello all!
new to the group =)
rince charming
and i eat because i feel like it calms me haha sounds so stupid... i can diet in short spirts really well then go back to old eating habits
