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amandanrall1988

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My name is Amanda and I am 24 years old. I am bipolar, and have 3 kids... 2 are step but still my babies. I don't have typical bipolar sunrooms, but I am manic a lot. I start things and rarely finish anything. The truth is, I did not think my weight was out of control until my family pointed it out... as lovingly as you can. I made a decision that I need to take action in my life. I am seeing a psychiatrist to get back on medications, but part of being healthy means I need to lose almost 60 pounds. I am just over 5 feet tall, but I weigh 187 pounds. I don't have dreams of being toothpick thin. I just don't want to be overweight anymore. I want the energy and stamina to play with my kids. Any advise you all can offer would be be great. I don't need things sugar coated or my feelings taken into consideration. I just need honesty and people in my corner so I can be a better person and mother. Thank you all.
 
Hi Amanda! I'm just a day old, new member too. Just wanted to welcome you and say what has worked for me in the process of losing fat is to list or be aware of all the good things that'll happen when you lose weight, there are many! also list all the bad things that accompany being heavy.

You'll be greatly increasing your chances of better health that's for sure.

knotty
 
Welcome to the forum.

I strongly recommend that you read this thread
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/threads/57955-My-advice-to-newcomers

I am sorry about your medical condition.

The big thing is believing in your ability to do this. We have all the advice that you could need here - and you can build a support network of people doing much the same thing. Together we can keep each other on track.
 
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Hi Amanda, I am bipolar as well and part of my weight gain is because of the meds. All I can say is be gentle on yourself, this is not a race and know that you can do this.
 
I agree with the other members with Bipolar. There are tons of different medications out there for Bipolar so we can support each other when trying to find the best. I did gain a lot when I started my medication. I honestly don't know if it was the meds or me just being truly depressed at that time and not focusing like I should. I didn't focus for 1.5 years as I was trying to adjust my meds. Dunany says to 'be gentle on yourself' and I definitely agree with that... at the same time, don't be afraid to fight it (and if you are taking Lithium - drink your water, a lot of the weight gain is water weight, but it can be lost!). I am opposite of you as I tend to be depressed more than manic.

Taking the first step of seeing a psychiatrist and getting that under control is awesome. Our minds have to be clear and that will lead us to our bodies being healthy. Do you see a therapist too? My psychiatrist just writes me my prescriptions, but my therapist is really helping me work on myself. I have a long way to go, but I am not going to give up. I am new to this forum, so I am hoping that I can give as much support as I get. Good luck! And I looked for a Bipolar Thread in the Medical Conditions forum... either I need to look more, or we need to get one started!
 
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