Starting Over

  • So, I had been doing South Beach diet for a while, I lost 16 pounds! Wow! Then I hit a plateau and remained steady, and then I went on vacation back home (where there is so much yumminess that I don't get to have normally) so I enjoyed, but it wasn't too bad, I didn't really gain. Well, I started anti-depressants again recently and there it goes I gained 7lbs back. I am so discouraged, so the past couple weeks I haven't been going CRAZY but I haven't exactly been dieting, because I need to figure out a game plan. The fact that my meds cause weight gain is a HUGE obstacle, I need help so I figured I'd check this place out and hopefully someone else is in my situation and can offer some guidance. I'm not proud that I have to take these meds, but at the same time I'm not ashamed to admit I need the help. It's severe clinical agitated depression along with anxiety, it's chemical and genetic, so it's not like I choose to suffer from this. Anyhow so here I am, ready to start again, because I want to feel good about myself, look good for my husband (even though he always says I'm sexy & beautiful and loves me the way I am, thank God for him) and well I want to try for another baby soon so I'd like to get in shape for that, I mean I'm going to gain again but I'd rather gain from a much lower weight than add even more to this one lol Look forward to sharing my journey with all of you!
  • Hello Melanie and

    You might want to check out our dieting with obstacles board. I'm sure you find others here facing the same battles as you. We're here for you. Support, advice and ideas as well as inspiration are plentiful here at 3FC.

    Best of luck to you on meeting your goals!
  • Thank You!