Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group
Chat about how well your latest diet is -- or is not -- working. This group is a great place to find support and accountability as well as share success stories and valuable lessons with the community. From where to start to weekly weigh-ins, get help from others to reach your dieting and weight maintenance goals.
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 27-year-old paralegal in Washington D.C. While I've struggled with self-image issues for as long as I can remember, the past year has been a particularly rough time. My body seems to have had a sort of "comfort weight" for years, and while it might fluctuate a little, it's been a predictable pattern for a long time. A couple of years ago I gained some weight, noticed that all of my clothes were too tight, panicked, and went on Weight Watchers. The program worked really well for me, and I lost the weight plus a bit more.
Fast forward to August of last year. I was finally diagnosed with OCD and Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia, all of which I'd suffered for years without realizing what it was. I was prescribed SSRI's and anti-anxieties, which are of course notorious for causing sudden weight gain. Over the course of maybe 2 months, I gained close to 25 lbs. I've put on 30 lbs. total, and could not feel worse. None of my clothing fits, I can't stand my reflection, and the drop in my self-esteem has had a huge impact on my partner and I's physical relationship. When rigorous exercise and healthier eating failed to make any change at all, I stopped taking the medications. The balanced mood was no longer able to balance out the depression from the weight gain.
So here I am. I've restarted the Weight Watchers program, I'm continuing to go to a high-intensity workout class every other day, and I'm desperate to lose the weight that I gained on those meds. I've never been this heavy, and I don't feel I'm handling it well. I'm really struggling, and the fact that I love food and am a comfort eater doesn't help!
Anyway, it's nice to "meet" you all!
Jenn
Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 27-year-old paralegal in Washington D.C. While I've struggled with self-image issues for as long as I can remember, the past year has been a particularly rough time. My body seems to have had a sort of "comfort weight" for years, and while it might fluctuate a little, it's been a predictable pattern for a long time. A couple of years ago I gained some weight, noticed that all of my clothes were too tight, panicked, and went on Weight Watchers. The program worked really well for me, and I lost the weight plus a bit more.
Fast forward to August of last year. I was finally diagnosed with OCD and Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia, all of which I'd suffered for years without realizing what it was. I was prescribed SSRI's and anti-anxieties, which are of course notorious for causing sudden weight gain. Over the course of maybe 2 months, I gained close to 25 lbs. I've put on 30 lbs. total, and could not feel worse. None of my clothing fits, I can't stand my reflection, and the drop in my self-esteem has had a huge impact on my partner and I's physical relationship. When rigorous exercise and healthier eating failed to make any change at all, I stopped taking the medications. The balanced mood was no longer able to balance out the depression from the weight gain.
So here I am. I've restarted the Weight Watchers program, I'm continuing to go to a high-intensity workout class every other day, and I'm desperate to lose the weight that I gained on those meds. I've never been this heavy, and I don't feel I'm handling it well. I'm really struggling, and the fact that I love food and am a comfort eater doesn't help!
Anyway, it's nice to "meet" you all!
Jenn
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I hope you have a good week. Sending good thoughts your way, Aim
I am Ann and I am on a weight loss journey as well just like you. I been thinking of joining weight watchers as well so I think I might give that a try! If you ever need to talk or anything, just hit me a message! :)
Keep in touch!
I hope you'll weigh in with us on the Weekly Weigh-in thread - it's helpful to have some support and community. http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Diets_Weight_Maintenance/forum/19154477-weekly-weighin-jul-612
I'm finding a lot of motivation and incentive with the Weight Loss Buddies (WLB) thread too. This is open to join at anytime, even in the middle of a fun challenge.
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/weight-loss-buddies
Good luck with your new goals - I have every confidence you will be back on track in no time.