Again, I feel for you girl. The only migraine I have ever had in my life was about 2 days after I went sugar free. It was terrible. Sugar is an actual addiction and I was going through withdrawal. However, it let me see how much my sugar consumption was affecting my body. Completely worth it to give it up. No regrets. Good luck with your new therapist!

You are worth all the effort!

YES!

I read an interesting article today about sugar addiction, and beating sugar addiction - I'm a sugar addict myself, and was glad to run across this. I can't post a link right now to it because I don't have enough posts, but I didn't put the w w w in front of it. Studies have shown that sugar is more addictive to your brain than cocaine! I totally believe it (though I've never done cocaine).

huffingtonpost.com/dr-frank-lipman/sugar-addiction_b_783203.html#s183041

I really know how you feel. I'm feeling many of the same feelings you are - not wanting to do anything, only wanting to sit in front of the TV with your friend Sugar (my friend is Ice Cream). I feel gross, unmotivated, and hopeless. I'm SICK of it. This website really has me excited again about doing something about it though - great information & support.

I think I am going to do a sugar detox myself....totally not looking forward to it, but I'm trying to focus on how great it will feel to get on the other side of it. I think I'll have to lock myself in the basement while I'm going through the withdrawls though. Not just for me, but for the safety of the general public. :D

Good luck, and keep us posted.

I've just come out of a very deep and dark depression, so I really empathize with you. :hug: 3FC really has helped me a lot and given me a sense of community. They cheer me on when I don't feel like exercising and encourage me when I'm feeling frustrated. There's even a separate forum for dealing with weight loss and depression. Stick with us. Have hope. You can do this. I know you don't feel strong, but you are. :)

Fellow Chi-town!:carrot:

Anyway, thanks for the replies. DId you ever try Seattle Sutton? I tried it in September. OMG it was SO not worth it and i did it for a month -and lost nothing. It was $140 a week for the 1200 calorie plan. I mean, seriously, the amount of food that you would get was CRAZY! Like the description would say something like " our fresh baked banana bread..." for breakfast and I am not lying when I say that the piece was half the size of a dollar bill-and not much thicker! And the fruit was ALWAYS hard and unripe. Some of the food was good but geez the portion sizes were so flippin small. And I know it's all about portion control but when I figured out calories vs. WW Points, I could get almost double the portion by making better choices that would be higher in fiber and keeping me full with the same amount of calories. And maybe it's me, but hummus and veggies is not a lunch for me-it's a snack, ya know? But I do have to say that it was nice to have meals pre-made!

It's so good to hear that others sturggle with the sugar issue. It truly IS an addiction and I hope to kick it!

Oh and thank you everyone for your replies! As I was driving home last night, I kept thinking of everything you guys said. And I got mad at myself. I mean what is WRONG with me? I wanna feel better, I wanna be healthier and I am fed up with myself. I hate that I hate myself so much. I just wanna kick this attitude in the *ss already! LOL! Hopefully, I can get new meds soon, the therapist will help and I will be on track again. I also bougt a new WW monthly pass since I let mine expire and started tracking online again. I am sick of depriving myself of living because I am fat. I have skipped events, seeing people,etc. because I am ashamed and I don't want to be that way anymore.

I know how you feel, having been severely depressed myself in the past. Remember that what you are going through is temporary.

I've had the experience of losing a lot of weight and then gaining it all back and more, I have been on antidepressants, which can contribute to weight gain, and I have been in high stress jobs, which release hormones that also contribute to weight gain. I had problems finding a good relationship. I want you to know that things can turn around and become good.

Depression can make you feel stuck, but if you take small steps, you can come out of it better than ever.

Here's a big hug from me to you. :hug:

Aww thanks for the hug. I needed that...it's been a long time since I got a real good hug :)