I am currently working off my highest weight-311. I have taken a year off teaching to deal with my depression. I am currently weaned off all depression and anxiety meds. and feel pretty good. Lately, I have been looking at the rubble that depression has caused: weight gain, broken relationships, dirty house, unfinished projects, and weight gain. I have been trying to mend the relationships- some working and others not. And while I had been modifying my eating the last couple months I am trying to get more serious about my weight loss this week and starting SlimFast. I never have used the SlimFast program before so I have no preconceived notions. Since February I have lost 10 pounds- 5 pounds of that I can attribute to SLimFast mix. I have only tried the chocolate powder and mix it with Greek yogurt- It think it tastes great that way. I am only two days into this so I am still optimistic.
Dairy depression and weight loss
- Thread starter beckyRP
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It's Sunday and 5 days after my first journal. Slimfast mix is working well for me so far. I bought vanilla and strawberry flavor of K-Marts equivalent to Slimfast and they are decent too. My official weigh in day is Monday so I am waiting to report my weigh then. I am sure those 5 pounds I lost the first day was water so I am not expecting much of a weight change come Monday. I have not experience any discomfort or extreme hunger but I also have been eating more than the 1300 calories than Slimfast's 1-2-3 program suggests. I have been averaging 1600 to 1700 calories a day. Most days I have working in physical activity in the form of housework, chores, and walking. Friday night my husband and I went for a want at State Park nearby it was wonderful to enjoy the nicer weather, his company, and some exercise. So far I am not binge eating but I also have not imposed no extreme restrictions either. I think it will be slow but I think I have taken a few great steps in the right direction to lose the 150 pounds I want and need to lose. (My weight hit it's highest last month at 311.)
icychic
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Welcome to the forum!
First I want to say good job working on your issues with depression and anxiety. That cannot be easy to do, and the weight loss on top must make it that much harder. But it sounds like you have a good plan and vision going and you are motivated.
You said you haven't imposed extreme restrictions, but if it is working for you, even slowly, and you aren't binge eating then maybe that's not such a bad thing? For some people imposing full restrictions on bad foods makes thing worse. You get worse cravings knowing you can't eat certain thing and could push you to binge eat. At the same time, if you want to try it, go for it. You know yourself, and my suggestion is just to make sure you are aware of how your choices are affecting you.
You have definitely taken great steps so far, so keep going with that. As for eating more cals than Slimfast says you should, again if it is working for you then keep it up. Walking is great for exercise, and I feel that eating healthy foods and exercising is more important than eating the bare minimum in calories.
You are doing great so far. Keep it up and take it one step and one decision at a time.
First I want to say good job working on your issues with depression and anxiety. That cannot be easy to do, and the weight loss on top must make it that much harder. But it sounds like you have a good plan and vision going and you are motivated.
You said you haven't imposed extreme restrictions, but if it is working for you, even slowly, and you aren't binge eating then maybe that's not such a bad thing? For some people imposing full restrictions on bad foods makes thing worse. You get worse cravings knowing you can't eat certain thing and could push you to binge eat. At the same time, if you want to try it, go for it. You know yourself, and my suggestion is just to make sure you are aware of how your choices are affecting you.
You have definitely taken great steps so far, so keep going with that. As for eating more cals than Slimfast says you should, again if it is working for you then keep it up. Walking is great for exercise, and I feel that eating healthy foods and exercising is more important than eating the bare minimum in calories.
You are doing great so far. Keep it up and take it one step and one decision at a time.
Thank you for your encouragement icychic! I need all I can get! I too feel slow going is OK, and the right choice for me. Thanks again! 
Monday, March 24th 2014
Well, My weight is up 1.2 pounds and I haven't changed any of my food plan but wasn't as active Sunday as most of the week before. I also started my period today which could have something to do with the scale climbing up some. I believe my weigh in next Monday will show a drop of those extra pounds and then some.
No anxiety for a long time, several months. But I have removed myself from several people and situations in my life that were causing me problems. It has taken a long time to ease out of depression, but most days are better than the one before. The more I slowly start to tackle the rubble, I spoke of in my initial post, the better I feel.
Still happy with SlimFast and knock off equivalents of SlimFast.
Exercise for me today consisted of 5 1/2 hours of dusting, cleaning, filing and sorting records at our business. It was a mess! (Our soon to be former secretary never cleaned or filed.) I am beat!
Well, My weight is up 1.2 pounds and I haven't changed any of my food plan but wasn't as active Sunday as most of the week before. I also started my period today which could have something to do with the scale climbing up some. I believe my weigh in next Monday will show a drop of those extra pounds and then some.
No anxiety for a long time, several months. But I have removed myself from several people and situations in my life that were causing me problems. It has taken a long time to ease out of depression, but most days are better than the one before. The more I slowly start to tackle the rubble, I spoke of in my initial post, the better I feel.
Still happy with SlimFast and knock off equivalents of SlimFast.
Exercise for me today consisted of 5 1/2 hours of dusting, cleaning, filing and sorting records at our business. It was a mess! (Our soon to be former secretary never cleaned or filed.) I am beat!
Hi Becky,
I like the fact that you are up front about the depression part about your weight loss journey. I've been struggling a lot myself and finding it extremely difficult to stop eating point blank. I was just browsing the site thinking about starting a thread and again rather impressed with your revelations and your new journey to which you seem to off started off with a good footing. I think it to be a blessing of sorts, to just to be able to move around and even get a sweat up. I'm kind of starting this whole new mind set to simply feel lighter in spirit before I worry too much about the actual scales, however in saying that, I wish you the very best for whatever keeps you going.
I'm currently off medication myself and whilst I could claim some psychological relief in that, it's not really long lived and often ends up doing a full circle leaving me worse off than when I fist started. I'm a bit long winded, so will instead start my own thread and rave on in there.
I wish you all the best on your journey. Whatever works and keeps you feeling more balanced.
Dave
I like the fact that you are up front about the depression part about your weight loss journey. I've been struggling a lot myself and finding it extremely difficult to stop eating point blank. I was just browsing the site thinking about starting a thread and again rather impressed with your revelations and your new journey to which you seem to off started off with a good footing. I think it to be a blessing of sorts, to just to be able to move around and even get a sweat up. I'm kind of starting this whole new mind set to simply feel lighter in spirit before I worry too much about the actual scales, however in saying that, I wish you the very best for whatever keeps you going.
I'm currently off medication myself and whilst I could claim some psychological relief in that, it's not really long lived and often ends up doing a full circle leaving me worse off than when I fist started. I'm a bit long winded, so will instead start my own thread and rave on in there.
I wish you all the best on your journey. Whatever works and keeps you feeling more balanced.
Dave
FRIDAY!!! Hallelujah! I have spent the whole week, 2-5 hours a day, cleaning and organizing the secretary office at our business. (The rest of the time I am learning the accounting, billing, and other procedural things.) So, I have been a lot more active daily than I have been in a long time. I am beat and looking forward to the weekend.
Business has been slow and we had to let our secretary go. I am working with her this week and the next learning her job. She never cleaned the office, filed anything, and had several years of personal mail and bills mixed in with our business papers. On top of that, I found a mouse problem when I found feces mixed in with the rest of the mess. YUCK! But, I am pushing through and doing what I can to get it in order while keeping things professional and light hearted as best I can.
I was actually looking forward to taking things over and feeling useful and needed. And it is obvious someone needed to take the mess in hand and sort it all out. So, I am tired but feel pretty good psychologically.
I am still using the SlimFast/equivalents for one to two meals a day and I am still happy with the products. I am keeping my calories in the same 1600 to 1700 range. My exercise,since Monday, has been cleaning and organizing at the office and a few chores at home on a daily basis. It has been a while since I worked full days outside the home......
I am expecting weight loss Monday with staying on my food plan and the extra activity. But if the scale does not drop, I ain't gonna stop!
Business has been slow and we had to let our secretary go. I am working with her this week and the next learning her job. She never cleaned the office, filed anything, and had several years of personal mail and bills mixed in with our business papers. On top of that, I found a mouse problem when I found feces mixed in with the rest of the mess. YUCK! But, I am pushing through and doing what I can to get it in order while keeping things professional and light hearted as best I can.
I was actually looking forward to taking things over and feeling useful and needed. And it is obvious someone needed to take the mess in hand and sort it all out. So, I am tired but feel pretty good psychologically.
I am still using the SlimFast/equivalents for one to two meals a day and I am still happy with the products. I am keeping my calories in the same 1600 to 1700 range. My exercise,since Monday, has been cleaning and organizing at the office and a few chores at home on a daily basis. It has been a while since I worked full days outside the home......
I am expecting weight loss Monday with staying on my food plan and the extra activity. But if the scale does not drop, I ain't gonna stop!
Sounds like your committed and on track becky. I'm not sure how long you have been at this, however it's not uncommon for people to gain weight early on, especially if they are exercising or simply becoming more active. Muscle growth with a little compositional change taking place are good gains despite the scales not moving or in many cases increasing. Although going hard on the sups may be a different story. I am not accustomed to losing weight by that method.
Wishing you all the best with your weigh ins.
Wishing you all the best with your weigh ins.
Hello. It has been a long day... Our business is in flux financially and with personnel. I think I may have lost the friendship of my oldest friend too. I had a swollen eye from allergies over the weekend to deal with but I am doing much better today! I weighed in this morning and "Oh Yeah!" I am finally below 300 pounds! I am checking in at 298.6 pounds this morning! It has been a long several months dancing in the 300s and it sucked- so I hope I don't go back! I told myself this morning no matter what those numbers on that scale said I was keep at it! I tired so this will be short... Good Night!
Good morning! It has been more than two weeks since my last journal entry. During those two weeks I became so involved in learning the office job at our business, working on our 30th high school reunion rolls, or trying to escape (sometimes by eating too much or sugary/fatty foods). I felt really down one day, but tried not to focus on that and moved on, and it helped. The two pounds I lost two weeks ago are back and overall, I do not like my stamina and appearance in regards to my excess weight. So even though I have been trying to be more active in my everyday life/activities, I decided I needed to kick I up a notch or two.
So, this morning I got up and used the Gazelle glider for 20 min., bounced on the mini trampoline for 5 min. (splitting me time on the Gazelle), and then stretched for 6 min. I sweated, but I didn't overdo it, like I tend to when I try to lose weight. I also got back on my SlimFast program and logged in my food on the WebMD up through the afternoon. I feel determined and optimistic- like something in me has changed or broke free! I don't know why, but eating healthier and exercising did not seem like a chore today it felt good, dare I say almost natural! (I hope this feeling last a while longer!)
So, this morning I got up and used the Gazelle glider for 20 min., bounced on the mini trampoline for 5 min. (splitting me time on the Gazelle), and then stretched for 6 min. I sweated, but I didn't overdo it, like I tend to when I try to lose weight. I also got back on my SlimFast program and logged in my food on the WebMD up through the afternoon. I feel determined and optimistic- like something in me has changed or broke free! I don't know why, but eating healthier and exercising did not seem like a chore today it felt good, dare I say almost natural! (I hope this feeling last a while longer!)