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Advice on Losing Weight.

MoonLight4
MoonLight4
So I've gained twenty pounds since starting on Depakote four months ago. I would love any input on how anyone has lost the weight they might have put on from medications. The situation is starting to negatively impact my self-esteem:(. Any advice is appreciated- thank you in advance!
dancingd
dancingd
I have been on Depakote for several years .

I gained a lot of weight .
I became convinced I could NEVER lose the weight.

One of the problems , is Depakote can cause such lethargy..a blunted , Zombified feeling..ya know what I mean !

BUT...recently , I started doing an On Line fitness program,it's low impact, and quick and easy

Leslie Sansome Walking Away The Pounds....I found it on YouTube .

I started with the 1 mile , and now I'm up to 3 miles.

I have lost about 14 pounds and best of all I have more energy and flexibility

It's hard, but it can be done !
deleted_user
deleted_user
Most psych meds make you gain weight, lots of weight, you have to counteract it, even though you may not feel like it or want to....you have to watch what you eat, cut out the junk and exercise daily and yes walking is exercise. This isn't something you can look at and say, "oh I'll work on it tomorrow." the weight from meds can pile on quick. There are meds that your dr. can give you that help with BP and help with weight loss, so if the Depakote is causing too much of a negative issue with its side effects it may be time to weigh the good vs. the bad and think about a med change. You have to take care of your "whole" self.

Take care,

Kat
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome Moon... ugh.. I go through this with Seroquel.. As soon as I take it I'm starving..
Good for you dd!!!...
I keep thinking I need to staple my lips together..sigh....
A weight loss group was started on here I'll put up a link to it
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
This group is bipolar weight loss.. It's a new group that a member here started

http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/bipolar-weight-loss--wellbeing
deleted_user
deleted_user
Mirtazapine...try that one...that puts on major pounds. Last March I weighed about 135lbs...now...178..but of course I've been sleeping like shit, don't eat much, I've lost 12 pounds in two weeks. I'm on Depakote also, have been for a couple of months, but the Mirtazapine is known for major weight gain. When it starts to warm up I'll do my usual 3 mile walk everynight.
MoonLight4
MoonLight4
Thank you everyone for your insight- greatly appreciated:)
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