Hi...just started reading the various threads last week and can certainly use a "support" group right now!

My weight loss has been a journey. Much like everyone else, my LIFE-CHANGE began after seeing a picture of myself. I couldn't believe my eyes! Was that REALLY me? No way!! That moment can certainly be defined as a red letter event as it prompted me to make significant changes.

I was able to lose 66 pounds over a period of time and meet my goal weight of 160. However, since that time, I've had another baby (he's almost 3 now) and the weight has been creeping back up. I work out almost 6 days a week, but I guess since I'm getting older (37 in Sept), my body chemistry has changed and everything has slowed down (like a turtle!).

I have a question for the group: Can stress/depression prohibit weight loss?

If that's the case, then that's my problem!

Help anyone?

Hello and congratulations on your weight loss! Glad you decided to jump right on in here!

Welcome to the board!!! I look forward to getting to know you!! I don't know a lot of information on stress/depression, sorry.

Hello. I am also a newbie. I can understand how you feel about losing the weight and gaining it back. I had lost 40 something pounds and kept it off until I went into early menopause, then yes of course I gained like 15 + a few more back so I am now trying to reloose this weight. I swear I will to, I kind of liked wearing size 4's and I truly hate when I feel bloated like this. I have restarted my Atkins to reach my goal; anyone have any pointers?

Brenda

Hi...I'm right there with ya. I gained in with my first baby, lost it all ...life was great. I had #2 & gain it all back...now 4 years later I am still carrying around way too much. I have heard stress/depression can be a major factor. In fact my sister suffers from depression. Her Dr. put her on Wellbutrin & said one of the side effects/benefits would be weight loss. Sure enough, since starting the med. she has lost 40lbs.