I would participate!

I would like to lose 40 lbs. okay, I would settle for 20 lbs but 40 would be amazing. My weight gain is from seroquel, but I’ve never been able to switch to something more weight-neutral successfully.

I would like to lose 20 pounds as well. I am on Olanzapine and
Fluoxetine (anti depressant) which both really increase the appetite and help pack on the lbs.

I wish I lived in a city like you Nikki! The walks must be great!
I do have a nice park nearby - I guess the reminder about
all this is that it won't be a passive thing to get the weight off!

Let's support each other's goals!

Yes - the walks are great! I walk all weekend and try to get in at least a mile on work commute days. But I need to do more than walk.

I will cheer you on Markus!

Who else wants to encourage one another?

I would participate as well Mark... sigh...

I need to lose a ton of Seroquel weight... The only thing I've been able to come up with is to staple my lips together...

Good idea!!

We can do it Jan!!!

Have a problem with gaining on Zyprexa the weight gain never lasts gave up n trying go with the flow

Mark - are you going to start the group? Where am I going to go to report that I ate a salad for dinner and I’m still really really hungry and I want chocolate ice cream now. I need people to tell me NO DONT DO IT!!!! Step away from the freezer!!!!

Okay so I can help with this. I can make an Excel chart and chart what you guys eat each day and what you lose or gain, if you want.

I'm not much to be involved because I don't eat food, its just not something I like and generally drink protein shakes and eat the same 3 things everyday.

But I'll be glad to help out if you want. I like the organization stuff. You could post it here or people could message me. Or any other suggestions....

Kat

Also I have a great scale, that was not expensive, its a Wyze scale and it was 29.00 I got it from Wyze.com. Its incredible accurate to the ounce. And it syncs to an APP on your cell phone so you can track your weight. You can set a weight loss goal and it tracks how your doing, per your weigh in each day.

Just a thought. I literally weight a salad I was going to eat. Then weighed me. Then ate the salad and weight myself and weighed the exact amount of the 2. Its the most accurate scale i've ever had.

And I need that because my Dr.'s scale is always different than my home scale was. But not now. It pretty close except for the clothes I have on, but I just whip out my phone and show my Dr. what I weighed that morning fresh out of the shower and that's what she puts in my chart.

Just and FYI.

Mark, I think this is a good idea.

You might want to create a thread here and we just all keep adding to it. I suggest that because my experience on DS and almost everywhere is that seperate small groups tend to die out. They start well but unless you are constantly advertising them in the main group then you get no new members and naturally you will lose a few existing members so the group becomes quieter and quieter.

The downside of a thread like that is that everyone can see it, not an issue for me but I don't know how other members feel about it.

Yes I agree that a thread on here might be the best way Mark.... Thanks Kat

I guess salt and vinegar chips will have to go!!!

Lady if you had your chocolate ice cream yesterday that's okay.... Today is a new day!! .. and no chips for me

I would join this group. Before my inpatient experience I had lost 25lbs and I was so happy about it. That all went to hell once I started my meds. I am weaning off seroquel, but I still gained the 25lbs and more from it. I don't think the lithium helps either. I walk 10,000 steps a day and do intermittent fasting which has slightly maintained my weight (I haven't been gaining as quickly) but I wish all my efforts were actually making a difference in losing the weight.

Lithium rarely causes weight gain. One thing to do, especially if your on or have been on Seroquel is to try to stay on a High Protein/Low Carb diet. Low fat, no processed foods, no junk food, no fast foods. No soda, lots of water. Foods with Fiber.

High Protein and High Fiber foods fill you up faster and they provide the fuel you need to burn the calories.

I wish I could commit to strict diets like High Protein/Low Carb diets. I tend to emotionally eat and if I have not enjoyed my meal I feel very dissatisfied or such ennui with it. I know that sounds dramatic but it’s true! Haha. On some days the biggest joy i had was the flavor of some delightful dish. I have tried diets but never stick to them.

The nighttime hunger after I’ve gotten in bed is the strangest thing from meds! I take a few bites of cottage cheese.

Lately I’ve been focused on portion control and I try to do a thirty minute workout every other day and walk heavily on weekends.

Btw, since I refrained from the chocolate ice cream the other night I am going to have just a teeny tiny bit tonight then do some stretching and toning in an hour.