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!
A schedule is a great idea! Actually having a set time to go always works for me. When i was going to the gym, it had to be first thing in the morning. Dunno why - it just worked for me. Now that i work out at home, it's always right after work. If I didn't eat well enough throughout the day and I have dinner when I get home - no work out happens.
Also, starting over the weekend helped me get back on track. Having Saturday to get my stuff done and then a relaxing Sunday where I could go to the gym whenever (usually around 2 or 3 pm) and do a long walk or a short lift was helpful. Then Monday, I got back into my normal workout/work routine.
I def give a thumbs up for making a workout schedule. Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
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hello all, I worked 68 hours this week so that is why I haven't posted!
Moreta, I am so sorry you had to be hospitalized, that must have been awful. I hope you can figure out what is best for you.
lady Kahlo, that is a sad anniversary. we all make decisions that are so hard even though we know it's best .I hope the pain fades as the years go by.
Aunty Jam, I miss you but if you truly have identified that it causes you anxiety to think about posting here, well you need to do what is best for you, girly of course we would miss you but we would fondly think of you and wish you the best in life!!
Hi Seabiscuit, I hope you had a good day did you get to the gym as you wanted? have you reached a decision about moving into the city?
coffeeshopgirl, congrats on your definite goals!
ohio, we will NEVER ever judge you for not working out! Maybe a written schedule would help. If you ever need us to be your drill sergeants, let us know
DietHope, please always feel free to read or talk here if you want!
I am entering the time of year that I LOVE. I love the month of May, I love my summer job, I love riding my motorcycle, I love being outdoors till 8:30 pm just doing things around the lawn and garden..but i feel if I didn't take my Wellbutrin, I would not be the at-peace person I feel like now.
So I decided to step on the scale today. To my surprise, it read 182.8 lbs. I was anticipating 185 - 187 lbs, so I def consider this a win. With all the whining I've done the past few days/posts, it's time again to tell you all about my awesome food prep! I'll also include my exercise plans for the week.
Food
Breakfast: 1 whole wheat roll (100 cals) with avacado (50 cals) or choc peanut butter spread (60 cals) and 2 turkey sausage links (180 cals) - 330 - 340 cals
Coffee: 1 large cup of coffee with approx 3/4 cup of 2% milk - approx 120 cals
Snack: 1/2 cup fat free plain greek yogurt (60 cals) with 1 Tbsp granola (40 cals) - 100 cals
Lunch: Tuna spread (80 cals), whole wheat roll (100 cals), 1 apple (70 cals) - 250 cals
Pre-Workout Snack: 1 cup blackberries - 60 cals
Dinner: Chicken salad - approx 400 cals
So far, that's only 1270 calories. I know I've been eating a lot more lately, so I'll see how many calories my body will be looking for. If anything, I'll make a larger dinner salad if I'm feeling too hungry.
Exercise
I'm going to start slowly and make a goal of 30 minutes of cardio each day this week. I have a choice of a walk, a bike ride, or the elliptical. This will depend on the day, and I'll let you know how it goes.
With me luck! Getting back on track is tough for the first week, but it'll get easier as the week goes on.
Oh wow, I am so tired. I am pretty sure that my fatigue is from my spring allergies, sigh. I was supposed to be getting allergy shots but they were giving me a reaction so I go tomorrow to pick up the allergy vials from my primary doctor and on Wednesday I go to the allergist to get the serum diluted. I am not looking forward to this whole allergy shot deal, my arms were sore before and I had little rashes and bruises on my arms from where the shots were given. I have to do this every week for a year! Then, I can go to every other week, I think but it is still a lot of time spent at the doc. I guess if it keeps me from being sick and it helps my allergies, maybe it's worth it.
Yesterday, I spent the day with a family member which was a lot of fun. She came down to see me and we spent time together. I was tired afterwards and we had a full but fun day! I am going to see her and other family members in July, and again in October to see a relative who lives further away, yay!
I haven't been eating as healthy lately, I ordered in Chinese food tonight which tastes yummy but it's definitely not so healthy, or at least, not what I ordered. I want to start eating healthier but food is a way of coping with my feelings and emotions, sigh. I also get a lot of pleasure from food. I really do want to get healthier though and I see some doctors soon so I will get weighed, so I better start eating better.
I don't know about moving, I think the family member who mainly controls my finances wants me to get a job first here where I live so I want to continue that job search. I am nervous about working again, I also don't know how much energy I will have, but that's what he wants and he controls my finances. We don't have the healthiest relationship and that saddens me.
Well, I spent most of the day in bed and I think I am going to veg out in front of the TV, I am so tired with these allergies! It is also a very rainy day.
Hey guys....... I don't want to quit, it just makes me feel bad to not personally address people... and once I start I have to address everyone (OCD) and that's what stresses me out and causes most of the anxiety. Isn't that stupid? Yeesh. Also, I usually only get on at work, because my computer at home is really bad. And I'm terrified someone at work will find out I'm on this place... I work with a bunch of rough guys so they'd never understand.
I will tell you a few good things.... I've been very active lately, my eating wasn't good though and I wasn't losing any weight. So when they brought up a health challenge at work I jumped on it... it's easy, mostly stuff I already do (get exercise, sleep, eat veggies... etc). But it also says smaller portions and no snacking! It's given me the motivation to get my eating under control So I'm sure a lot of it is water weight but I've dropped almost 6 pounds in just over 2 weeks. I think I'm going to keep doing it myself after it ends... I HAVE to have some kind of motivation like that, I love challenges. The trick will be not saying "Screw it" since I don't have anyone to compete with. But I'm going to try and have a perfect week because I haven't managed to do that yet.
Also, it looks like hubby will be going back to work on June 3rd so we'll be fine for at least as long as he's working He made $300 doing side jobs yesterday so we went out and got a bunch of groceries and he says "I'm glad I can do this.. it feels good". So I'm glad to hear he likes helping to support his family We've got a few bills stressing me out a bit but hopefully we'll get those dealt with soon.
Other than that I'm in a good mood, weather is finally nice SNOW's GONE!!!! The $200 truck camper we picked up last summer is holding up really well and it makes camping easy. My sister moved back to town at the end of last summer and she's been helping out with Mom... I'm anticipating this Fathers day to be kind of rough though I plan on getting an airplane bottle of my dad's favourite scotch and pouring it on his grave. Maybe a bigger one if we can afford it... and give him a few shots then keep it for him and repeat this. We still don't even have the marker engraved Disrespectful of us.
Just wanting to stop by and say hi to everyone on this forum. I am just starting to feel a bit more like myself again after battling back another bout of depression. I hope that this will be the last one for awhile. I am getting sick and tired of being sick and tired.
I must say, I was a bit sad from your last post on this thread because I think you are an awesome person and I hate to see anyone leave, especially someone as kind and caring as you. I know the feeling of not having a lot of time to write on the computer though. Your feelings aren't stupid.
I get obsessive sometimes too and I know some other people who get obsessive, it's okay.
YAY for your weight loss and the health challenge, keep up the awesome work!!
I'm glad things are getting better for you financially. I know money is a stressful issue for a lot of people, including myself.
I'm sorry for your loss. I would be upset too if I had experienced a loss in addition to some strong emotions connected to that individual. Be gentle with yourself, take care.
Meandu,
Hi, I hope you get a lot out of this forum. I do! I know the feeling of 'sick and tired.' Here's to feeling better!!
As for me, I am doing well. I had a busy day but it was a pretty good one. I had a medical appointment and I had a bit of reaction to the medicine to what the nurse gave me, not anyone's fault. I am glad I was in the office! The weird thing is I have been given that medicine numerous times and I have never experienced that reaction but my doctor thinks it was from nerves. I'm just not sure. Well, I am feeling better now, and I had a hearing test which came back with very good results.
On my way home I got to see a close friend of mine and we spent the afternoon together, I am actually a bit sunburnt because we sat outside, who would think sunburn on a spring day, right?! It was great to see him and have a lot of laughs, smiles and fun at lunch and with each other.
I am very fortunate and grateful to one individual in my family who is so emotionally supportive of me and loving. I wish more people in my family were like him. I cry on the phone with him, partially because he understands me in ways that no one else does, but also because I miss him so much, we live in different areas of the country. Thank God for phone, email and photos!
Tonight, I think I will go on my third swim of the week- yay! I haven't swam this much for awhile. I love to swim, it almost always soothes and relaxes me.
Hello! Aunty Jam, it is so good to hear that some things are going great for you! congrats on the health challenge at work, and heck 6 pounds down is 6 pounds down and a huge motivator isn't it. Don't say screw it
I can understand the stress of wanting to say hi here, but feeling that one must go back and read what others have said, and address them personally because it IS nice when someone listens to you but we understand if you don't have the time, especially if you're at work.
Hi meandu
Seabiscuit, sorry about the allgergies! that must be a pain. I hope they are not bothering you now, will they be over once summer is officially here? I hope so. Your relative who you talked to, sounds wonderful. I hope the other relative, is not hard on you about where to live, jobs, etc.
Hi to everyone else!!
I am doing pretty darned well with my eating, which is so hard for me. The exercise is an ingrained habit but it can't do anything much for me if I don't create a calorie deficit (duh, huh ) I am trying to make friends with my stomach telling me it's hungry when I know it isn't really. Shut up, you I am doing an 8 Week Fat Loss and Strength program I bought for only $6.99 from fitnessblender.com, I am putting my trust in these guys and hope to be peeling some fat away from my muscles soon.
It is great to hear from you, Holly I hope that you are doing well. How is your job going? Are you still considering titrating your medicines down? My philosophy for the moment is, "if it isn't broken, don't fix it." If your medicines are working well, I would stick with them but consult health professionals about potential changes or concerns.
Thank you for your kind words, especially about my relatives. I had an argument with one of them last night but we resolved it today. I feel guilty relying on the other relative for emotional support. He says he doesn't mind but I know he has his own issues and I don't want to lean on him like that. I am so lucky to have him and other relatives, I get to see them in June too.
Hi Ohiofreespirit, I hope that your migraines improve. I get migraines too and I know how upsetting and debilitating they are. What helps me is to wear a dark, soft eye mask, make the area dark, such as close the blinds, stay away from loud sounds and bright lights and to rest. Do you see a neurologist? The neurologist who I saw before he retired recommended a good book called Heal Your Headache. It is about headaches, how they work in your brain and what steps you can take to get relief, I recommend that book.
I am doing pretty well. I saw some friends yesterday and today, which was great. They are so supportive of me, we should get together more often. We saw the movie "42" about Jackie Robinson, and it is an excellent movie! We also had dinner together and spent a lot of good quality time together, we had a lot of laughs and smiles. I am glad that I am close to some friends who live near me. I still feel a bit stressed and depressed about family issues, losing weight and finding a job. I am going to try to take things one thing at a time and not give up on myself, love myself. I am going back to weekly therapy and I saw my psychiatrist last week, he is lowering my dosage of Topamax. I hope that it helps my memory.
Happy Memorial Day everyone!
Take care, God bless all of you and the USA. We are a great bunch of people, let's stick the tough times and good times out together.
Hello everyone. The end of the month is almost here. I can't believe it is almost June already.
I am on vacation this week. I kind of need the break but I will miss the money.
I'm sorry I don't have much to say.
seabiscuit I do see a neurologist and she has me on medicine that usually keeps the migraines at bay. Once in a while, one will sneak up on me. I hate that feeling, the tightening in my head. Thank goodness I don't get them often anymore.
Hi guys,
I'm back with my tail between my legs and 30 lbs heavier! I've been trying to deal with my anxiety and OCD and right now just trying to get some structure in my life in terms of sleeping at regular times, allowing myself time to relax before bed, and just getting myself into a stable routine. Also trying to work on the negative self-talk and using strategies to stop obsessing.
So this is my work this summer while I'm not in school and while I'm trying to save up some money...
In terms of WL, I just found out I'm borderline diabetic and 273 lbs just way too much for my 5'2 frame especially at 30. It scared me that I am prediabetic at 30 years old. So June 1st I will be doing 12 weeks of the medically supervised Optifast program and then after transitioning back to solid foodI'm thinking about trying WW. After struggling with the decision, I've decided to try the optifast program because it takes all the COUNTING out of dieting, which isa major OCD trigger for me.
I am glad that you see a neurologist. I see one also but I have to change to a new one because the one that I was seeing before is moving to a practice which does not accept my insurance. I see the new neurologist in June. I still get migraines too but I have found a good migraine medicine that seems to be helping. I take it if I need it and it's a great medicine but I am also on Topamax which is for migraines. My psychiatrist has me on a lower dosage of the Topamax after both of us discussing it causing memory and cognition issues for me. I hope that the lower dosage of Topamax won't cause my migraines to occur more often and they usually occur in warmer weather.
Enjoy your vacation week! I know the feeling of wanting and needing $$$, I am not working right now but this past week, I blew through a lot of my $ and now I have to borrow from my savings to pay a bill. I will repay it though, and I am glad I catching myself doing this. It is amazing what mind games the mental illnesses can play. Well I hope I didn't ramble on too long.
Happy Memorial Day!!!
Hi Pudgy Flamingo ,
It sounds to me like you are going through a lot now. I am wishing you all of the best and I send my support to you.
My highest weight was 271. That was a few years ago, and I was stunned and shocked at the scale, but it was also a 'light-bulb' moment for me. I realized that I didn't want to get to 300 lbs, and I started losing weight. I did it through disciple, healthy eating and I think at the time I was on the Jenny Craig program. I don't do that program anymore but it did help me lose weight. I have also done Medifast, which may be similar to Optifast, I am not sure. I was also a Weight Watcher member on and off again multiple times. It worked, I reached my 10% weight loss mark but I got tired of counting points, dishing out money and paying them to weigh me. What I have found through years of diets, is that it is important to make a decision to change eating habits and incorporate exercise as decisions and ways to live for a lifetime. Diets didn't do the trick for me, they were a temporary solution to a permanent problem, like putting a bandaid on a life threatening illness.
Right now, I am eating more fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, making an effort to eat less carbohydrates and when I do, I choose the healthier whole grain ones usually. I also have food allergies so I do avoid certain foods although at times I give into them. I am exercising more by swimming, walking, and I am about to start biking and playing tennis. I find that when I am more active, I am happier.
I wish you all the best in your endeavor with weight loss. These are my experiences and opinions. I hope that they have shed some light on your decision but I do not want to sway you. Perhaps you can journal about what would help you or speak to a trusted friend or counselor for advice too, but ultimately I suggest that you follow your heart.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY everyone. God bless our troops, veterans and country.
Don't you feel bad about coming back heavier. It happens to the best of us. I have not been using the gym like I should. I dread going. I need to get to the reason why?
None of us are perfect.
I hope this day finds you all happy, healthy and in peace.
Thanks guys! I am just doing the medifast to hopefully get my blood sugar okay and then I'm going to try to just eat healthier. I have a long history of eating disorders so removing the whole eating thing completely for a few months will hopefully help that.
of course we would miss you but we would fondly think of you and wish you the best in life!! 
I have to do this every week for a year! Then, I can go to every other week, I think but it is still a lot of time spent at the doc. I guess if it keeps me from being sick and it helps my allergies, maybe it's worth it.
We've got a few bills stressing me out a bit but hopefully we'll get those dealt with soon.
Hi Aunty Jam! It is so good to see you! 
I know the feeling of not having a lot of time to write on the computer though. Your feelings aren't stupid. 
I'm just not sure. Well, I am feeling better now, and I had a hearing test which came back with very good results. 
It was great to see him and have a lot of laughs, smiles and fun at lunch and with each other.
I hope that you are doing well. How is your job going? Are you still considering titrating your medicines down? My philosophy for the moment is, "if it isn't broken, don't fix it." If your medicines are working well, I would stick with them but consult health professionals about potential changes or concerns.
