Hi all. My name is Megan, I've been on this site for awhile now. I got down to 143, and I was very happy. Then I fell into a complete depression and slowly over a year and 3 months I put on 40+ pounds. I can't believe I did that to myself. Also, I have PCOS and I've been battling cysts - I guess I used it as an excuse. I also used school as an excuse. I'm in college. Anyway, I'm back...and I never want to do that again. Anyone ever do this before? I feel so worthless right now...

First of all, you have to remember that your worth is not defined by your weight. You are working towards being a college-educated woman, and that, for starters, is worth a lot!

But yes, I let myself gain a lot of weight that I had worked hard to lose because I had a back injury. It wasn't a good excuse, because even though I was practically bedridden at one point, I didn't have to overeat as much as I did. But you know what? I'm picking myself back up, and I'm ready to get sexy again! If I can do it, so can you!

Welcome back =)

I actually lost a lot of weight before and put it back on. It can be very discouraging, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel. You know you can do this. It can be done, and this time it can be done for the LONG haul.

No more excuses. Do what you know you can do. Because you CAN do this!

Best of wishes!

Hi

You can say "I weigh more than I would like" or "I regret putting on that weight" or "I need to get back on track".....but you don't need to call yourself worthless, because that's not true.

Make your plan, commit to it, and look forward, not back.

Whatever is happening in your life, food isn't the fix. You are a unique and valuable human being who CAN set goals and make changes, as you already have from what you wrote. Please, love yourself and do good things for yourself in health and in your life generally. Good luck.

Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it. I'm going to make a set schedule like I did when I lost all the weight before . Also, I will make a list of things to do when I'm upset instead of eat. Thanks again <3

You aren't worthless!

You are having to learn to live with an endocrine disorder that has no cure. Who wouldn't be depressed about it at first? It's a lot to learn to handle, not to mention the grief at the dx. But you are not alone and you are NOT worthless.

Come over to the PCOS thread!

And welcome!
A.

Come on over to Beck Diet Solution group and you will feel downright wonderful when we're through with you.

all the way around! You are NOT nor were you ever worthless.

Pam

thank you ladies, I will most definitely check those out!