Thanks you guys. I've had depression since I was really young and it seems to get worse as I get older...Most of my life I've been very lazy and unmotivated when it comes to school and stuff. I used to be on Zoloft but for some reason I stopped taking it.

Sandy, thank you for the kind words. I used to go days at a time without showering or getting out of bed or even changing my clothes. I felt bad about myself and I think it's probably a big part of why I'm overweight. I feel like when something upsetting happens to me it's magnified x100. I need to go back to see a doctor, but I'm also very afraid that taking any kind of medication is going to make me gain weight...something that would make me even more depressed. I believe my depression and weight loss are directly linked--I gain weight because I'm depressed, and when I get depressed I stop caring about my weight.

Stephanie, the separation is definitely what triggered it. Do B vitamins really help? I don't take any kind of vitamins but I think maybe I should start.

Thanks both of you for reading what I have to say--sometimes it's easier to talk on the internet and it's always nice to get stuff off of your chest. Today is on-plan, I'm going to try to eat something later despite the fact that I'm upset. I refuse to make excuses for myself and say I'm going to eat off-plan just because I'm depressed...I'm not hungry right now but when I am it will be Atkins friendly.

B vitamins are great! A girl next to me at work gets stressed out all the time and tried them, she finds she's a lot happier and things just go a lot easier for her.

Plus your pee is neon yellow and who doesn't wanna see that?! haha

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been MIA - work has been crazy and I feel bad for chiming in without having read everyone's responses, but figured I'd say hi and let you know I'm still here.

And, Linsy, I swear by B vitamins. I was actually B12 deficient a couple of years ago (looong story) but I got a series of B12 injections and started taking a daily supplement and felt a million times better! It gave me a ton more energy, which allowed me to get off the couch and into the gym, which increased the endorphins, which made me happier.

No idea of that is going to help you or not, but they're relatively inexpensive and worth a try! :hugs:

Linsy, when depression is working on me, I call it "under the porch," because I don't want to do anything, go anywhere or see anybody. That's when I need to do all three the most. It is easier to say things to online friends especially when they're tied to sensitive topics like our weight. You have friends here - we care about you and trust you to do what's good for you.

I'm glad you're staying on plan. You're right about the vicious circle of depression and eating. Eating off plan won't fix what's bringing you down. Don't be afraid, though, to see your doctor or psychologist. Confide in him or her about your efforts to lose on Atkins and your fears regarding medication. I'm thinking good thoughts about you.

I don't know if I get depressed, but I get in a vicious cycle where I feel bad about myself, I eat because I feel bad, and then I feel worse for eating. (Richard Simmons anyone?)

Hang in there. We are all here for you. Vent your feelings here instead of with food.


The best thing is tomorrow is a new day with no black marks, no carbs eaten and is your chance to begin anew.

oxoxo

Ugh... Day 5 of maintaining. I really want to see some movement. I know I had a big loss last week and my body is readjusting but come on!!!!

Well, I didn't eat anything yesterday or today (I had 2 Starburst, a few tortilla chips, some salsa, and a few nibbles of a sausage egg mcmuffin...definitely not Atkins friendly or nearly enough food!)

I'm trying to decide what I should do...I want to continue on Atkins but right now all of the food prep seems like too much. I'm afraid that if I switch to calorie counting for a while I'm going to gain weight because my body is used to no carbs. I've lost 5 pounds, but I'm guessing that's just from not eating and I'll gain it back right away so I'm not going to bother changing my ticker.

Linsy -

Go to your deli and get a pre roasted chicken for 5-6 dollars! these are so easy! get premade salad (mmm ceasar) You can do it! Just htink about what your body is missing (vitamins, veggies etc). Hang in there! You can do it!

Okay, so I made myself some salami, cheese, and green olives for dinner. I am getting back on plan starting right now. 2 days until weigh-in, good luck everyone!

readyfreddy--rotisserie chicken! That sounds perfect. Thanks for the idea. I'm going to try to cook easy stuff until I get out of my slump like salad and eggs. I also have TONS of canned chicken which might become my new best friend.

edit: I had another great idea...quiche! I have all of the ingredients so I'll make sandyfanny's sausage, egg and cheese quiche in the morning and eat it for a few days. Easy and lots of leftovers

Lindsy - thats great.


OK guys. 6 days with no change in weight. I am starting to get frustrated. Any suggestions? I am going to eliminate almonds (already reduced) and limit fake sugar to 1 packet/day. I also am going to try to up my exercize.

But other than that I've been so good! I've stayed around 20 carbs and 1000-1300 cals. I can't imagine why I'm not losing.

Despite the antibiotics, cold medicine and cough syrup (and my walk on the wild side), I'm down two pounds this morning. Very excited to be so close to weighing less than 200. I hope this week will be good to all of us.

I'm struggling right now - don't feel well, hectic at school, not loving the days getting shorter - lots of complaints here. But I'm determined to stay with it, make our challenge and keep going.

Have a great 100% week, Challenge Buddies!

Yay Sandy!

I am down one lb today to 141 thank god. I was getting really frustrated! Still not a huge loss but nice to see some movement in the right direction. I wanted to see 139 but ohh well! next week! I'm off to the gym!

Also - I am not sure I'm on track to get to 125 by christmas. I'd have to lose about 2 lbs a week. Its doable if NOTHING goes wrong. Here's to hoping!

I lost 5 pounds this week, and I'm at 255. I think the 5 pound loss is from under eating, which isn't really a good thing, but now that I'm eating again I don't seem to be gaining it back. I wish I knew if I was still in ketosis--I don't have any of the sticks that tell me.

Now that I'm back on plan I'm really determined! If you've read my goal thread, this week I plan on drinking all of my water every day and exercising. Hopefully I'll see a 5 pound loss again this week (but by doing it right this time!)

I lost 3 pounds this week for a total of 6! I was hoping it would be more since this was my first week on the "real" Atkins induction. HOWEVER, at least all the cookies and candy I ate last night ended up being a DREAM!!! Whew!!! I was sooo grateful when I woke up this morning and realised it had all been a dream!