Butterfly’s Journey to Health

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I’m a young obese woman. I struggle with anxiety and depression and sometimes turn to emotional eating, but I’m trying to change that. I also have some hormonal imbalances. In addition, medication for my conditions has led to excessive hunger, weight gain, and dizziness which has made exercise difficult. My excessive hunger and dizziness have drastically improved so now it’s time to lose weight. I’m off to a bad start, I initially lost some weight up I’m up 2 pounds since I’ve joined this forum so hoping a weight loss diary will be helpful. I have a lot of disadvantages but I have my whole life ahead of me and hoping I can lose weight.
 
Diary Day 1
Breakfast- pumpkin bread and protein shake
Lunch- scrambled eggs and gluten-free diary-free grilled cheese
Snacks- 1 bag (3.5 servings) dried peas
Pumpkin bread
A few pumpkin chips
Dinner- Vegetables, gluten free pasta, ham, and Canadian bacon with rice milk and spices.
Night snacks (my weakness) – will post tomorrow, planning on apples
Exercise- none, hopefully I have time tomorrow
Other- Don’t think I drank enough water today.
 
Hi Butterfly! Lots of us here on the forum can relate to anxiety and depression (for me it's the anxiety) so you should find some good support. Best of luck on the journey, keep us posted on how you're doing!
 
Hi butterfly. Oaks is right- most of us have suffered from anxiety and/or depression & have resorted to "comfort eating" which, of course ends up being far from comforting as the weight piles on. I have to really work on my self-esteem & find I talk to myself on a regular basis. I find typing in my diary very therapeutic & I get lots of support in this community.
Don't worry about anything that has passed with either your diet or lack of exercise. The only reason to hold on to any of it is to use it as a learning tool. What matters is what you do now. Any positive step you take towards getting fit & healthy is a good one. Be kind to yourself, nourish your body, drink more water & move a little bit more each day. I'll come back & visit again later or tomorrow, xo Cate
 
Thank you Oaks and cate.

Last week I started a new medication. The doctor assured me weight gain was not a side effect. Well I'm up another 5 pounds. I will get back to tracking what I eat but if this continues I'm not taking that drug anymore. So discouraging, but I'll keep at trying to lose weight.
 
Hi Butterfly - I know that struggle well. Cate's advice is beautifully put. Thanks Cate, I got a lot from that.
With regard to Anxiety & Depression, I find the following site one of the best:
http://anxietyforum.net/forum/forum.php

It's good to see people confronting the emotional side that often leads many of us to obesity. People may relate, but posting about such raw issues is not easy. Thanks for sharing as you did.

There are many well meaning bright lights about the place, but nothing is as encouraging as seeing someone open up. There seems to be many paths in here with regard to weight loss & control. Your in a good place to get such help.

I take my hat off to you for stepping up and giving it a go. I found your opening post very refreshing. TY

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: Here's to the steps your currently taking. WD.
 
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I just wanted to say hi and commend you for opening up and also your willingness to make a change...thank you for that! Please don't get discouraged, consult with your doctors, surround yourself with positive people and remember...as long as you have a new day, there is another opportunity for a positive change and to find your own happiness! I am rooting for you and wishing you the best of luck on your journey!
 
Welcome to the forum! And congratulations on taking the first huge step :) As Cate said, most of us have suffered something that has lead us to our less than amazing eating habits. But the groovy thing about that is just that - they are habits. You can change these, it's hard, but possible. Thank you for opening up about your history, it's just the first step to the most amazing journey :)
 
Thank you everyone for your kind words. And thank you nomorecomebacks for the link, I am on some anxiety sites but never heard of that one, will check it out.
 
Update- Was doing better eating less but these last two days have been bad. Bought some cookies for a special occasion but ate way too many. But they are gone now and I won't buy any more. Need to stop eating chips too.
 
Great job recognizing the slip and making corrections. A couple good or bad days doesn't impact anything long term so it's much more important to focus on the road ahead instead of the past.
 
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Hi ya Butterfly! Thanks for visiting my journal. ;)

I can relate to the issues/set backs depression and anxiety cause. :hug2:

I also have OCD and that causes major problems bc I get so stuck/set in 1 routine.

The MIND is powerful...A Blessing/Curse I find....lol

I'm reading all kinds of books on the Mind by Joyce Meyer and that has helped me so much.

Have a Great Evening & Keep Pushing Forward!
 
Thanks for stopping by my journal too. I will check that book out!

update- Lost that 5 pounds I gained plus another 1/2 pound. Phew, gaining that was scary. Glad it was just normal body fluctuations.
 
Good work Butterfly! Feels awesome when the scales go back down after a small gain (just had this myself!). How are you traveling food wise? :)
 
Phew! My weight fluctuates like crazy & I'm past hormonal influences. Well done Butterfly xoC
 
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