Depressed

Karen - posted on 04/24/2009

I am having a bad food day today. You know when you regret and feel bad about what you have eaten and realize you've just done the opposite of what you planned. Planned to eat healthy and to minimize the junk. I had just finished thinking that i was going to have a treat day, one day that i could indulge in the fattier foods. I decided sat night into sunday up until after sunday dinner. (24 hrs) Then within an hour of deciding that, i found myself eating chips and totally forgetting my new plan. Crazy! My only hope is getting myself active.

Karen - posted on 04/23/2009

Hi girls,

I have read your posts and i am new to this group. I am a struggler with weight as well. I have been a yo-yo dieter all my life. In my early twenties, i even to started to binge and purge to avoid gaining weight that i just lost from weight watchers. I no longer have that problem but i still do overeat. I would like to lose 20-25lbs. I still have 15 lbs of baby weight to go and i want to be 10lbs less than before getting pregnant. So, with my eating issues with dieting and regaining, i do not diet anymore. I will not go on a diet. I try to be aware of my food intake and have healthy meals but i also let myself have whatever i want or crave. I have noticed that i go through periods of stress that all i want to do is eat and i don't care what it is. It is like i need the food so i dont even try to stop. Then i notice weight gain (scale) and i freak!! That is when i get depressed and scared that i won't stop eating the way i have been. On and on it goes... I think i need the motivation right now to fit exercise into my life. This time of year is really hard because summer is coming. Why is it so hard for people to achieve their goals in this department? How come someone can go to school and become successful in their career, become a professional, or an excellent mom or homemaker, but have such difficulty in achieving their desired body size? Why is it so hard for some and not for others. Those that struggle with their weight , what do they have in common that the thin people have in common? Does this make sense? Anyway, I want some help and motivation as well. I find it hard to make time to exercise when looking after a family so that is a hurdle to overcome as well. Anyway, that is it for now. Thanks for letting me babble! Maybe that is all i need.

Karen

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Angela - posted on 02/20/2009

Well I have lost about 3 pounds I keep forgetting to eat.  Lol not healthy I know but I am normally doing other things now adays I know it won't last though which is why I am going to start eating much much healthier!  What is the name of the herb you are on and how much is it?

Tammy - posted on 02/19/2009

My husband actually said he thought I intentionally gained weight so I wouldn't be attractive to him anymore. I know how depressing weight gain is plus you get in a rut....it doesn't matter anyways....eat what you want!!!! I've tried all the diets out there but I have just come across one that doesn't make you go hungry at all. You must eat all the recommended proteins, starches, veggies, and fruits in a day plus the fats and free exchanges. They GUARANTEE a 2 lb fat loss a week. So far, they are right! I haven't really changed my diet that much. I have to take some pills before my meals and it really works. I belong to Herbal Magic!!! There are no side-effects from the pills either. I'm a very sensitive person to drugs and this doesn't bother me in the least. Yahoo! I've only lost 6 lbs in 2 weeks but now I'm motivated to loose more. I have about 40 more pounds to go.

P.S. I hate those exercise tapes....boring! I don't like routine at all!!! I try to get in the pool with the kids. I hate how my body looks but I go to the pool anyhow. I don't have to look at myself!!! I've been trying to get my butt off the couch and go for walks with my kids. I don't want to just exist, I want to be part of the living again. There are days where I totally don't stick to my "diet" at all but I am now saying that Tomorrow is another day....don't give up!!! Just try to eat more carrots or potatoes or something that will not make you so hungry. Just by adding 1-2 more veggies/day has really helped me with the food cravings. Plus, I have been suffering from low blood sugar all my life (hence my weight problem) and now my sugars are starting to finally stabilize. I hope you keep us posted because this is a serious, life threatening condition if you don't get a handle on it. Just remember, it's not too late!! keep trying!! You'll find something that works for you.

Angela - posted on 02/12/2009

I spent most of the day chasing after my two year old and doing laundry so yea I'd say that counts lol

Tara - posted on 02/11/2009

My husband's a small guy too. He never has to worry about his weight or what he puts in his mouth.

Did you manage to get any exercise in today? I spent about 4 hours walking around the mall and chasing my 1 year old niece around. I've been trying to get the hubby to fix my bike tire, then I'm hitting the dyke!

Angela - posted on 02/10/2009

I'm thinking about getting the Hungry Girl cookbooks they seem to have alot of solutions for the things I eat.  My family all eat seperate my daughter is allergic to milk and peanuts so her meals have to be prepared differently from me and my other daughter where as my husband only eats pizza (literally) and if he's not eating pizza he's eating junk food which is a major blow to my dieting.  I've tried talking to him about it but he's an extremely picky eater so there really is no getting through to him.  He supports me in my diet but won't make a healthy change for himself.  He unfortunately is like as big as a pole and it really pisses me off when he walks around talking about how he needs to get in shape and get his abs back.  I mean I know men lose weight easier than women but it's like he can eat healthy for one day and start to get his abs back makes me sick :P lol

Liz - posted on 02/10/2009

Thank you for answering me back... I have a big heart for everyone , and that includes you.I've talked to Tony [ the other half ] and he's agreed to help me. He is a big ,big guy and he's happy but I finally explained to him that I'm not and why. He does all the cooking so now he prepares healther foods for me.

Angela - posted on 02/10/2009

That sounds awesome,  I'm trying to change my eating habits too I have a serious weakness for chocolate it's my go to food for comfort which is obviously a bad thing.  I went to buy some clothes on sunday and it was just a horrible experience.  Hopefully next time I go it'll be much better!

Tara - posted on 02/10/2009

I first want to say that you are a BEAUTIFUL woman! Weight loss and keeping it off is a lifetime struggle. I'm with you on the depression thing. I hate to get dressed most days, and I HATE to exercise. I think we should stick together and promise to do at least 20 minutes of physical activity each day.

Angela - posted on 02/09/2009

Lol not only are you extremely pretty but also really sweet I'd love to have you as a friend and it really does suck you don't live closer!

Liz - posted on 02/09/2009

Quoting Angela:

Depressed

I have never been skinny let alone small. I'm probably getting close to 300 pounds and I'm only 21. Ever since I got married and had my kids things have gone down from there. I'm a stay at home mom and I don't go anywhere ever. I barely even get outside because we have shady neighbors. I have exercise tapes but they get boring after a while. I have tried atkins weight watchers and just about anything you can think of I'm at the end of my rope. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my last child and the doctor informed me because of my diagnoses and family history I have a 80% chance of diabetes and heart disease. I'm already showing signs of diabetes. My husband says he loves me but I know that looking at me can't be all that great. Then when I get depressed because I'm not loosing a lot I slip back into eating foods that I know is horrible for my body. Does anyone have this same problem or is it just me? If so how do you deal with it?

Wow Angela; you decribed me to a tee... only I weigh 145 pounds but I feel the same way. I can't get any of my freinds to exersice with me [ their too busy for me ]. That depresses me so much. Maybe thats why neither one of us can lose any weight... DEPRESSION can do all sorts of stuff to our bodies, even if we exersice and eat right. I wish you lived in Leduc ,Alberta cause I'd love to be your freind.We could help each other...I'd like to talk more so anytime I'm on I'll look you up or vise-verasa. If we support eachother maybe we can work this out and not be so dame depressed.