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!
OCCUPATION: Full time Student, Part time sales associate in a clothing store.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: PA
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: My biggest problem is starting. I feel as though if I had the right tools (Which isn't working very well right now) , and support, then I'd be able to keep up with it. It's just really tough knowing what to do, and getting a plan going. Right now, money is an issue, but I need to get around that.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: This isn't just because I want to look better, or I want to wear prettier clothes. While I want those things, so, so so much, this is not just for that. This is for my health. I look in the mirror, and I reflect on how I feel, and I am not healthy. I want to grow old, with my boyfriend, and future husband, and live long, healthy lives with him and our future children. I can't let my weight hold me back anymore. And I won't let it shorten my life. This has to be the day I change my mind, and ways.
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I don't have that wonderful, or much of a social life at all, so I'd love to make some friends on here. All of you ladies seem so nice, and I look forward to talking to all of you.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Motivation/Depression
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I can visualize my goal and this time I KNOW that I can accomplish it.
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Hello all! I've been using 3FC for a few months and I cruise the 20 somethings most of the time. I started my weight loss with lots of determination but a month into my changes depression started creeping up on me. I've been serious about exercise and eating right for almost 5 months now with just a few pounds lost- which I am very grateful for. Unfortunately our scale we used to have was off by 5 or 6lbs and my doctor and I concluded that my start weight must have been about 133-135lbs, and here I was thinking it was 127 or 128lbs. But that's okay because I'm not going to give up. Some days are harder than others to get out of bed let alone workout for an hour, and it's tough to get back on track after a few of those days. But I'm not going to let those days ruin my goal, I'm going to succeed this time
Thought I'd better put this here in case I start posting - depression appears to be creeping up on me after nearly 2 years with little/no real symptoms.
DATE: August 9, 2010
USERNAME/REAL NAME: rainbowstripe / Sarah
AGE: 23
BIRTHDAY: October 2nd
MARITAL STATUS: In a relationship
Boyfriend's NAME: Leon
CHILDREN/AGES:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Film, Music, Art, Cute things
PETS: Cat called Mont or Moo, or Moose...
TOP WEIGHT: 205 pounds/ 93 kilograms
CURRENT WEIGHT: 180 pounds/ 82 kilograms
GOAL WEIGHT: 127 pounds / 58 kilograms
HEIGHT: 5'0"
EYE COLOR: Hazel/Green
HAIR COLOR: Natural ? Right now, Reddish Brown or Brownish red... not sure
OCCUPATION: Artist, part time retail
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: New Zealand
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Continuity. Motivation. Keeping up exercise. Avoiding temptation. Drive thrus. Negativity.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am completely sick of the limitations of my current body. I know this time I will succeed. I also have the full support of my boyfriend and family.
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I've always been overweight, mostly due to the fact that my parents worked in a mall and I would go there every day after school and they would always give my sister and I money to get food. They didn't suggest healthy things, and at age 8, nothing is more appealing than fries and a cheeseburger. That combined with my parents both often turning to fast food for meals because they were too busy has ultimately affected the way I see food and while I'm not blaming them, I think it would be different now if that weren't the way I grew up!
Depression set in when I was around 16, although I didn't take it seriously (ie get help) until I was 19. Did therapy with both a therapist and a psychiatrist. Went on anti-depressants for 18 months. Radically improved. Learnt coping mechanisms. Now facing some of the same symptoms but I want to sort this out before it requires more meds or expensive professionals!
TOP WEIGHT:
230
CURRENT WEIGHT:
230
GOAL WEIGHT:
130
HEIGHT:
5'6"
EYE COLOR:
Brown
HAIR COLOR:
Brown
OCCUPATION:
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
Miami
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
Emotional Eating
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Looking for support in a better place
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WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Losing weight and then gaining it back. I am a yo you dieter and emotional eater along with drinking wine
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I want to finally follow through with my goal before I turn 51.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am struggling with mood swings I think it has to do with menopause and the economy. I am wondering where my passion for life went!
PETS: Alot! Parrot, Fish, 2 guinea pigs, 3 lizards, 3 dogs, and a horse
TOP WEIGHT: 250
CURRENT WEIGHT: 247(ish)
GOAL WEIGHT: 160 or lower
HEIGHT: 5' 8"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown/Blonde/Black
OCCUPATION: Currently working at my college, Working towards degree in Child development
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Oklahoma
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: CCAARRBBSS
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Getting alot of support from family/friends/etc. Finally truly fed up and sick of being fat.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have been depressed on and off since 7. I'm ok some days and not others. If I bite please just ignore me.
I am brand spanking new to this site and saw this thread and figured what a great way to jump in!!! Thank you for starting it, gives me a chance to get to know you a little bit as well introduce myself!!!
DATE: Oct 13/10
USERNAME/REAL NAME: JAMac - Jill
AGE:29
BIRTHDAY:Apr 29/81
MARITAL STATUS: Married
SPOUSE’S NAME: Cory
CHILDREN/AGES:Jakob 5, Jayda 2
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: What I want to say is working out! However, since the wagon is about 3 miles in front of me at the moment that would be a lie - however, when I get my butt in gear yes I do love working out, or rather the feeling afterwards... Camping... Playing with my babes... reading... hanging with my friends... snowboarding...
PETS: nada!
TOP WEIGHT:170
CURRENT WEIGHT:150
GOAL WEIGHT:130
HEIGHT:5' 6"
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Brown naturally
OCCUPATION: Office manager
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Edmonton Alberta Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I love the bad stuff that tastes so good and seem to find so many excuses to eat it. And procrastination...
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: A gut feeling...
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love to chat!
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