new, need support

hoczus · #1 (**permalink**) May 15th, 2008, 08:25 AM

Hey everyone. I was recently diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety by my psychologist. When I went to the doctor to get on medication I was horrified when the scale went over 300lbs! I knew I was fat, but not that fat!! I've never felt obese until recently. I NEED to lose at least 150 lbs! I have PCOS and am insulin resistant, so I am trying sugar busters. I'm trying to eat nothing but lean meats and lots and lots of veggie's. Its hard. VERY HARD!! My dh has been trying to be supportive and go along with me with it (he's overweight also) but his willpower is so much stronger than mine, and he doesn't have the depression/anxiety to deal with. I'm so used to self medicating with food... salty chips, huge chocolate bars, etc. I'm on an anti-depressant now, and I am starting to feel better... my head is feeling more clear, I have a little bit more energy and I feel like I can actually accomplish something. I hope I can find support on this board, and make this my 2nd home!

thedarwinfish · #2 (**permalink**) May 15th, 2008, 10:45 AM

I know more than a few people who've gone on meds for depression/anxiety who have put on weight as a result. Sounds like you will need to remove those trigger foods from your house if you are going to avoid them. And you don't have to avoid them wholly... if salty chips are what you look forward to then allow yourself a few chips every couple days or so to feed that craving and prevent binging on them.

I suggest creating an account on FitDay to keep track of what you eat. It's a bit annoying at first, tracking everything you eat, but it's a huge eye-opener and a huge help when it comes to pinpointing any problems you may run into.

animallover91 · #3 (**permalink**) May 15th, 2008, 11:05 AM

I wish you lots of luck and love hoczus!!!

I'm new too!!!

thedarwinfish this is great! I'm gonna try FitDay too.

God Bless hoczus!

tamwalt · #4 (**permalink**) May 15th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Welcome aboard hoczus, and good luck!!

ttnichols · #5 (**permalink**) May 15th, 2008, 04:38 PM

Welcome you have come to the right place for support. I agree take out the trigger foods and replace them with an activity. You can do this you now have the will to. Good luck everyone is routing for you! Tina

Lilyofthevalley · #6 (**permalink**) June 16th, 2008, 01:49 PM

I have experience with psychoactive medications making you gain weight. It happened to me and now I'm struggling with the aftermath. I hope we can drop these pounds together, and help each other out along the way.
I'm Annie, feel free to message me if you need anything.

Oh, and I've found that starting a weight loss diary on the forums here really helps and provides a shocking reality check.

Best of luck!

rebeccag · #7 (**permalink**) June 16th, 2008, 05:23 PM

That's awesome that your husband is so supportive! I'm sure that gives you a good foundation of support so you can get rid of those tempting foods in your house... now you just have many more people to support you as well!

Melissa1972 · #8 (**permalink**) June 16th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Welcome! I'm on ADs for postpartum depression (DS born 3/27/2008), so I can relate about the anxiety and depression. Feel free to PM me anytime to talk about depression, weight, food, etc!

Ackunia · #9 (**permalink**) June 16th, 2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hoczus

I was horrified when the scale went over 300lbs! I knew I was fat, but not that fat!! I've never felt obese until recently.

I am the same hun! I drove a school bus for 8 years and the first time I had that slap in the face was during a school bus physical, the doc said I was 309 lbs I sobbed for days... I had no idea!! I felt ok, I moved around ok, at least I thought I did, I know now I compensated.. instead of picking things up off the floor lazy me used my toes

I regret not going out and buying a set of scales that very day and doing something about it then, 10 years later and I am only a little lighter but much more motivated. And I bend over to pick things up LOL!

brazenlysasse · #10 (**permalink**) June 17th, 2008, 02:29 AM

Hey there, I'm just back on the wlf, and I have to tell you that you are in the right place for support. So many great people who really understand what you are going through. I have been big my whole life and struggle daily. The best thing you can do is keep trying. My bf lost 100 pounds on his own, but still does a lot of struggling so we support each other. I dont know what i would do if he wasnt on the same page as me, so its great that your husband is trying to help you. Im sure he will be inspired to help himself, when he sees how well you do. Michelle