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!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sad to admit this, but I am just fighting back from a REALLY strong bout of depression (2 + years) during which I pretty much gave up on everything I enjoyed. I love my dogs, and will build new hobbies from here on!
PETS: 3 dogs - love 'em like their my kids
TOP WEIGHT: 228
CURRENT WEIGHT: 211
GOAL WEIGHT: 128
HEIGHT: 5'4" - 5'5"
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Dark Blonde
OCCUPATION: Insurance/Grad Student - Planning on going back for my PhD
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Northwest
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Depression and using food/being fat to punish myself
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My goal for last year was to figure out what path I could follow to make me happy. Now that I know that PhD is that path I really want to be able to start fresh when I go back to school - not drag all this fat and related stuff around with me. Plus, I am working with a doctor who I believe cares about me and wants me to be healthy, who has supported me in my decision to use anti-depressants. It just feels different this time.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? 2008 has been great. I'm in a really good place right now mentally and spiritually and feel REALLY blessed that you all are here sharing your successes and struggles. I wish all of you a happy journey! Lets gain life and lose weight!
USERNAME/REAL NAME: KateB / Kate Original screen name huh??
AGE: 41
BIRTHDAY: May 14
MARITAL STATUS: Married
SPOUSE’S NAME: Kevin
CHILDREN/AGES: Son Dan 17; Daughter Haylea 14
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Scrapbbok, on line message boards, taxi driver for the kids, my dogs
PETS: We have 6 dogs, we are in the country. Three are outside dogs; those three include two lab cross they are Shadow and Luke; the Spinger Spaniel Riley is my son's hunting dog. Inside we have 3 cocker spaniels, two are mine one is my daughters. I love all the dogs...but I do have a special bond with the house dogs.
TOP WEIGHT: 306
CURRENT WEIGHT: 296
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5' 6"
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: That depends do want to know the REAL color...or the color du jour??
OCCUPATION: Bookkeeper
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Middle o' Nowhere Minnesota
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I like FOOD!!!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am tired of being over weight and tired. I know my weight is impacting my health. But I am doing for ME...not for my hubby, or my kids...I am doing it FOR ME!!!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
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HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
Right now the internet is my biggest interest. Normally I like reading, walks, shopping, art, nights out.
PETS:
None - I really want to get a maltese dog, but I think it'll make it harder for me when I move in June.
TOP WEIGHT:
196
CURRENT WEIGHT:
181
GOAL WEIGHT:
112
HEIGHT:
5'1.5"
EYE COLOR:
Brown
HAIR COLOR:
Black/Brown
OCCUPATION:
I'm not working right now.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
UK
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
I'm a comfort eater. It's really hard for me right now because I'm in a city on my own. In the past it's been problems with family (still is, kinda)
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
I have time between now and when I move again to really get into this and make it a life style change. No super hard job or boyfriend around constantly to get in the way. For the first time ever I want to lose weight for my health as well as the way I look. I seem to be getting ill alot. Plus I stepped on the scale recently and saw 196! I never want to see it that high again.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
My lowest weight was 131lbs. I felt amazing at that weight and I only gained because I moved, got a new partner and gave up work, so I became lazy. When I got down to 131 lbs people were telling me I needed to stop losing weight but I kept looking at the bmi. I've recently realised it's pointless for me to even consider bmi, as I have huge boobs that obviously weigh alot, so my bmi will always be higher.
CHILDREN/AGES: 2 furbabies, Sadie - 5 and Kaley -4
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Watching movies, reading, spending time with family and friends
PETS: see children/ages
TOP WEIGHT: 237.6
CURRENT WEIGHT: 207
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5'3
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: administrative work sorda, taking accounting classes
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Edmonton, AB, Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I love food, I am an emotional eater and I love salty, starchy foods...I could go on, but I won't...lol
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
I have invested a lot of emotion, time and money into this and I want and need to be successful or my world as I know it will come crashing down around me. I am too young to be unhealthy and unhappy. So I am really trying not to feel that way anymore. Making a conscious effort.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I am interested in big weight loss stories because I can relate to them, but encourage anyone and everyone who is trying to tackle this monster. That's about it for now.
HAIR COLOR: depends on if I color it - medium brown with lots of grey.
OCCUPATION: disabled as of February 2007, before that retail management.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: western PA
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: The scale doesn't want to move or it moves very slowly.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I really need to get this excess weight off because I have arthritis, djd and fibro. Loosing weight will help with these health issues.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I am bipolar with anxiety disorder and social phobias. I was diagnosed in November 2007 and am working on finding the right med combination for me. It is kind of hard right now because of marital problems. I can't tell if the meds are working with all the stress and anxiety.
MARITAL STATUS: Single, with a boyfriend of 2 years
SPOUSE’S NAME:
CHILDREN/AGES: none yet
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Rockabilly music, baking, swing dancing, belly dancing, sewing my own clothing, going to movies
PETS: Lydija, my crazy CRAZY cat
TOP WEIGHT: 287
CURRENT WEIGHT: 250, I think...
GOAL WEIGHT: My ultimate goal is 160, but a steady 180 would be awesome!
HEIGHT: 5'8"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: Seamstress
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Wisconsin
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I have a really hard time getting up the motivation and energy to do any exercise.... and when I do, I have to fight not to give up. Yes, I AM afraid of being happy- it's an unknown, and it's so much easier to stick with the things we know! Oh--and an incurable sweet tooth!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Well, I'm hoping I can get some support from people who understand some of what I'm going through
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm trying to deal with the problems that Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Generalized and Social Anxiety Disorder leave me with daily- panic attacks, low energy and motivation, binge eating, low self esteem... Oy.
Well, if anyone ever wants to talk with me, I'd love to hear back, ok?
DON'T FORGET TO JOIN US ON THE DAILY THREAD AFTER POSTING YOUR BIO... THANK YOU !!
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HI, I've been on other parts of the 3FC bpard before, but lately this one fits me best I guess.
DATE: March 25, 2008
USER NAME/REAL NAME: Chervata/Cheryl
AGE: 53
BD: Lets just say September
MARITAL STATUS: Married
SPOUSE'S NAME: What's he got to do with this?
CHILDREN: 2 sons, ages 21 and 24. Away at college and grad school.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I quilt, knit, read, and currently into listening to college courses from the Teaching Co.
PETS: An old Yeller Lab named Bear, and we are babysitting (seemingly till the end of time) MIL's miniature poodle, Gigi.
TOP WEIGHT: You're lookin' at it--193#
CURRENT WEIGHT: ditto
GOAL WT: 120-ish?
OCCUPATION: retired RN
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Midwest USA
BIGGEST PROBLEM WITH WEIGHT LOSS NOW: Older, on Antidepresants, Busy taking care of DH and aging parents.
WHAT DIFFERENCE THIS TIME: I have no clothes to wear, I am fed up, I am out of 'teen sizes' as in---16, 18, ----and on to size 20. My blood pressure was up last time I was at the doctor (first time in my life) CHOL is sky high, -------it's time.
ANYTHING ELSE: I am on Lexapro, and have gained another 8# or so. But I do think this is mainly due to just 'letting go' when I went on the med 6 mos ago.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Being a mom! Making cloth diapers! Knitting! Cooking! My computer!!! My pets! My family! Chamber's Singers! Friends!
PETS: Kobi (woof) Baby (meow) and Lizzy (meow)
TOP WEIGHT: 218 (pregnant) 199 (not pregnant)
CURRENT WEIGHT: 193
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: BLUE!!
HAIR COLOR: OH, it changes all the time... right now, it's blonde
OCCUPATION: SAHM (stay at home mom)
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: MPLS, MN
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I LOVE FOOD... I have depression, I hate working out... no motivation... no one to hold me accountable... I'm broke, so NO GYM, or WW!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My 21st is coming up, as well at the "big city carnival" and I am embarrassed for sure!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Still Breastfeeding my LIL one.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: No energy, unsupportive hubby (he's skinny), depression, Meds
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Now I am on Wellbutrin hopefully that will help
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Moving around a lot- 3yrs ago we came from Colorado, might be moving to Puerto Rico, I have no family here.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Hmmmmm..... used to have lots of them... not so much anymore
PETS: One yellow lab (Tucker)- One Siberian Husky (Lexi)- and 1 cat (Rigby)
TOP WEIGHT: 281
CURRENT WEIGHT: 244
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'7"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Blonde
OCCUPATION: Child Protection Caseworker
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Denver, CO
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I sel- sabotage myself, when I begin meeting my goals I come up with some stupid lame reasons why I can't and won't make it- then I quit
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have a daughter who wants to be just like me.... it is not all about me anymore
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I think I am struggling with depression- I have panic disorder which has been fairly well controlled through medication. Just can't seem to shake this low self-esteem and feelings of hopelessness.
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HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Photography, Music, Movies, Reading, Cycling, Weight training
PETS: 3 dogs and 38 rats - Bob, Roger, Elwood, Giovanni, Dante, Milo, Cyril, Ryan, Emmett, Simon, Jed, Justin, Larry, Emma, Lola, Kelly, Clara, Skittles, Violet, Alexis, Lyric, Harmony, Melody, Bree - and 14 as of yet unnamed pink-eyed whites who are technically foster rats but who probably are not going anywhere. Oh yeah, the dogs are Lily and Berklee (Boston Terriers) and Adam (lab mix)
TOP WEIGHT: 320
CURRENT WEIGHT: 309.6
GOAL WEIGHT: 150?
HEIGHT: 5'6"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: My natural color or my bottle color? Currently, my hair is black. Naturally it is a funny looking brown.
OCCUPATION: Registered Nurse
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. But I am a native Houstonian.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying motivated.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have a lot more support around me this time. One of my work friends and I are going to Weight Watchers together.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?: Hmm...not that I can think of right now.
I'm in a really good place right now mentally and spiritually and feel REALLY blessed that you all are here sharing your successes and struggles. I wish all of you a happy journey! 
Lets gain life and lose weight!
