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!
Hi, I am new to 3FC and found this thread and am very hopeful that I can find help and encouragement here.
DATE: April 20, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: SuzanneGetSkinny/Suzanne
AGE: 38
BIRTHDAY: Decemeber 3
MARITAL STATUS: Married
SPOUSE’S NAME: Terry
CHILDREN/AGES: Justin/9 yrs
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Painting, drawing, crafts, camping and eating
PETS: Dog: Hobo; Cat: Tobias
TOP WEIGHT: 224 lbs
CURRENT WEIGHT: 180 lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 159 lbs
HEIGHT: 5' 6"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: This is a long story: my career is as an instructor and curriculum consultant. I was laid off of this position and have been on terminal vacation since January. I am officially done in this position as of the end of the month. I am currently working 3 days a week at Tim Horton's - not exactly the best position for me to lose weight but they are willing to work around my hours so I can be home with my son. I have applied on others but haven't got anything yet. This is a very trying time for me.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Edmonton AB Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I have always turned to food in times of stress. Trying to lose weight means I lose my stress reliever which makes me more stressed which makes me want to eat... you get the idea.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am reaching out for more help!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
PETS: 2 cats, Sox (no tail, grey and CUTE!), Tux (looks like she's wearing a tuxedo, very scared but loves to cuddle when she warms up to you), 1 beta fish, William (rescued from roommates who wanted to let him die)
TOP WEIGHT: 202 lbs
CURRENT WEIGHT: 197 lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: for now, 150 lbs
HEIGHT: 5' 6.5"
EYE COLOR: Brown :-)
HAIR COLOR: naturally brown, currently has blonde/light brown highlights
OCCUPATION: Student @ Northeastern University
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Boston, MA
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: motivation and lack of support. Self esteem as well.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: the determination is there.
PETS: 3 dogs - a boston terrier: Twiggy "Twinkletoes" Jones, a chihuahua: Trixie "Two Time" Jones, and a golden retriever: Dakota "The Golden Boy" Jones... Collectively known as "The Jones Boys"
TOP WEIGHT: 237 lbs
CURRENT WEIGHT: 199 lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 150 lbs
HEIGHT: 5'5.5"
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Dark red-brown with blonde highlights
OCCUPATION: Website Manager
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Baltimore, MD
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Emotional eating, binge eating, and lack of motivation.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I made it a lifestyle change and not a means to an end. Plus, I have a great support system this time.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love to make jokes and laugh. I can be really immature, but mature when the time calls for it. I like long walks on the bea.. woops, lol, wrong ad.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Shopping, learning how to live with 'the' band, spending time with friends and family, reading, movies, pop culture
PETS: not yet
TOP WEIGHT: 275
CURRENT WEIGHT: 260
GOAL WEIGHT: 150 ish, have no clue what i'll look like at that weight. i'll get there and then figure it out.
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: hazel/brown
HAIR COLOR: blonde
OCCUPATION: mental health professional
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: houston, texas
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: portion control, emotional eating
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: just had lap band surgery. i'm hoping that tool will help me with portion control and let me get a better handle on this weight problem i've had since my teens.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
HAIR COLOR: Depends on my mood, usually some sort of red or reddish brown
OCCUPATION: All breed dog groomer
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: CT
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I LOVE junk food!!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I want to be healthy and be able to enjoy spending time with the love of my life. I also have a brand new niece that I want to watch grow up.
HAIR COLOR: Brown (we're not talking about the grey)
OCCUPATION: Database Administrator
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Dallas
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: medication, mood swings, motivation
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: no clue
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am manic depressive (bipolar), diagnosed 23 years ago. I am also a recovering drug addict and alcoholic. I am a non-recovering Coca Cola addict, though.
SPOUSE’S NAME: Dwain
CHILDREN/AGES: 11 Girl and 6 girl
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I am addicted to MYSPACE, photograghy, coaching softball, sewing and just spending time with the family
PETS: Where do I start! 2dogs, 2cats, 2gerbils, and a fish tank
TOP WEIGHT: 232
CURRENT WEIGHT: 232
GOAL WEIGHT: 180-175 not really worried about weight just size size 20 now want to be a 14 again
HEIGHT: 5'9
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: blonde at the moment, I tend to change it ALOT
OCCUPATION: Nail Tech currently SAHM
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Florida
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Motivation, cost of food, and lack of exercize
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I"m not sure if I had a crystal ball I would tell ya, but I hope that it will be very different this time around and I actually lose something!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am a very to the point person and very understanding as well so I tend to give advice so don't take it personal.
DON'T FORGET TO JOIN US ON THE DAILY THREAD AFTER POSTING YOUR BIO... THANK YOU !!
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I just noticed the bio section, have been posting for a few days but here goes.
DATE: 6/08/2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: trishn222/Trish
AGE: 33
BIRTHDAY: 9/20/72
MARITAL STATUS: married
SPOUSE’S NAME: Carl
CHILDREN/AGES: boy 5, girl 22 mo
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, skiing, swimming, kickboxing (those last couple are when I am in better shape), education (I would be a professional student if I could afford it), football (I watch a ton am a huge junkie), space (I have a telescope and love it)
PETS: dog (Thor)
TOP WEIGHT: 272
CURRENT WEIGHT: 258
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: blue, green, or gray depending on my mood or clothing color
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: stay at home mom
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Idaho
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: portion control and emotional eating
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I want to do this for me and so that I will be around for a long time for my children and my husband
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
SPOUSE’S NAME: Someday, no really. That's his name. Mr. Someday
CHILDREN/AGES: Not, Yet and Are you kidding?
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Eating. But I'm changing that.
PETS: I don't like animals.
TOP WEIGHT: 340 lbs.
CURRENT WEIGHT: 304 lbs. Ironic, huh?
GOAL WEIGHT: I don't know yet.
HEIGHT: 5'5"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Black
OCCUPATION: Minister
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Brooklyn
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Starting, continuing, keeping it off. I am addicted to sugar and have zero energy or motivation for exercize.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am trying to be realistic about what I am capable of doing right now. And I want to live.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not a whole lot. I'm a bit of a pessimist and a smart alec (sp?) but it's really a cover up for my mushy, chocolate coated interior.
SPOUSE’S NAME: Someday, no really. That's his name. Mr. Someday
CHILDREN/AGES: Not, Yet and Are you kidding?
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Eating. But I'm changing that.
PETS: I don't like animals.
TOP WEIGHT: 340 lbs.
CURRENT WEIGHT: 304 lbs. Ironic, huh?
GOAL WEIGHT: I don't know yet.
HEIGHT: 5'5"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Black
OCCUPATION: Minister
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Brooklyn
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Starting, continuing, keeping it off. I am addicted to sugar and have zero energy or motivation for exercize.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am trying to be realistic about what I am capable of doing right now. And I want to live.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not a whole lot. I'm a bit of a pessimist and a smart alec (sp?) but it's really a cover up for my mushy, chocolate coated interior.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: movies, music, chatting online, reading, writing, traveling, walking outdoors when I can, dancing (although I haven't in a LONG time!), shopping
PETS: Three very spoiled Rotten Cats, Baxter, Bella, and the latest addition, Brandy -- My Puddy passed away in March of 2007.
TOP WEIGHT: A LOT
CURRENT WEIGHT: TOO MUCH!
GOAL WEIGHT: 140-150
HEIGHT: 5'4
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: Job
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: South Western, OH
E-MAIL ADDRESS: PM me and I might give it to ya...
HOMEPAGE URL: PM me and I might give it to ya....
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not giving up when I slip up.......
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Well this time it was my Uncle who just died on Thursday. He has had several heart attacks and later had Cancer. He was only in his late 50's or early 60's. I should have gotten it together all those years ago (2007) when my mother found out she had a blockage in her right artery. My mom is NOT overweight at all. She is very thin. That could easily be me and as I told my DH, it SHOULD be me, not her! If I don't get it together soon, I'm afraid it will be me.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I've been overweight most of my life. Only time I wasn't was BEFORE 9 years of age. At 9 yrs of age my parents got a divorce. That may have been why I got so big and have this Food Addiction.
My family was NOT supportive when I was little they would infact make fun of me. Not ALL my family, my mom and grandmother were wonderful. It was mostly the men folk, my grandpa, uncles, and yup even my biological father.
I lost 50 lbs when I was a senior in HS and I looked and FELT great and even the "Cool" kids came up to me and told me so. I so want to go back to that weight, 170. Most may think that is still too heavy, but for me it was a life changing experience. I was wearing size 13/14 jeans and I looked pretty good, I dunno how some people who are 170 can wear size 8 jeans, because I never could, I must be truly "big boned". I wanted to ultimately get down to 150 and that is where I want to get down to now. I don't think I will ever be a "Small" person. I just don't have the right body frame for that. I have my grandmother's body frame, which is larger. My parents are both very small, I didn't inherit that, unfortunately.
Basically, I just wish I could lose this weight once and for all and keep it off, I don't want to die at age 40 or even 50. I want to have children and to be able to run and play with them and not have them be embarrassed by me.
Guess I should end now before I write a novel!
Last edited by Sassy_Chick; 03-19-2011 at 03:46 AM.
Reason: Updated.......Again
PETS: German-Shepard-husky (Bacardi), bechan schitzu (Jaspar) a couple of kitties (seagram and breezer)
TOP WEIGHT: 248lbs
CURRENT WEIGHT: 242lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 140lbs-160lbs
HEIGHT: 5'4""
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Dark blonde
OCCUPATION: Registered Nurse.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Im an OILERS FAN ... u figure it out :P
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Urges to binge and lack of stamina/easy frustration and quick "give-up" time.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am encorporating exercise into my life more (yesterday i bought a bike and i am now biking to work instead of driving) .. I moved into the city from the country 2 months ago, and walking is now a much more common activity in my life and i am striving to make it a steady occurance. I am telling everyone about my efforts so that I will be more likely to stay on track. IE. when going out for dinner, i tell the people im with that i am trying to eat healthy instead of keeping it quiet, that way, I have more pressure to choose a healthier option. I am getting encouragment from family/friends/co-workers. And... i have started a weight-loss blog on blogger.com it is called "In all honesty"..if you want to see it go to www.in-all-honesty.blogspot.com. I am trying to write in it daily and keep myself encouraged. Also, this is my first time at a weight loss message board .. so i AM doing many things differently this time AND I WILL SUCCEED!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am a very beautiful girl and im sick of sitting on the sidelines and hearing "she has a cute face" ... I am DAMN hot! and I want good sex.. so for these reasons and MANY MANY more... I am renewing my committment to a healthy lifestyle today.
Also, I started my "healthy lifestyle" switch on June 1st, 06. Today is day 13, and although I get my lull in motivation now and then, I have kept going and I will keep going. Please visit my blog!! i need encouraging comments!!
Thanks!!
I only hope
Newbie
Happily Married for 13 yrs 
I am addicted to MYSPACE, photograghy, coaching softball, sewing and just spending time with the family 
Where do I start! 2dogs, 2cats, 2gerbils, and a fish tank 
232
5'9
blonde at the moment, I tend to change it ALOT 
I"m not sure if I had a crystal ball I would tell ya, but I hope that it will be very different this time around and I actually lose something! 
Sassy_Chick
in March of 2007. 
