I am sorry you are going thru this. Maybe talk to your Dr. to see what he recommends. My best to you.

I suggest start with focusing on your foods first and the exercise can come later. Yes, I understand where you are coming from!!
Also, once you lose a little weight from scaling back on the calories, you will feel better and exercising will be easier!!

Anytime you want to talk, I'm here!

Welcome to the group! Sorry things are so hard right now. I have had similar struggles in the past and understand how difficult it can be to get started on a weight loss plan. But, you are here and you are willing to try and that's what counts!

I think you should check with your doctor before starting anything, just to be sure you are ok physically. Ask the doc what they recommend for a weight loss plan of eating and exercise. Tell them your experience with activity, how you felt physically. They might want to run some tests to see if your heart is healthy.

When you are cleared for exercise, take it slowly. Just walking a few blocks at first if you have been sedentary. You have to start small.

As far as diet goes, most of us here are doing low carb, portion control. No junk food, lots of fiber and water. Keep track of your food on My Fitness Pal or just write it down.

You can do this. I started out at 330 in September and am down to 280 doing what I have described above. Slow and steady. Hang in there, we are here for you. Let us know how you are doing!

Thank you all for your kind words. I've been to the doctor and he basically told me the same thing as you all. Start small and slow and work my way up. I've had several tests ran on my heart since last August. That's when I was diagnosed with the anxiety disorder. Which anxiety has always been an issue with me but finally got out of control. The meds helped at first but now I think I need an adjustment or something different. Up until now I've been self pay but now that I have insurance I'm hoping to be seen on a more regular basis. A co-worker of mine suggested talking to my Dr. about Zoloft. Any opinions on this?

Zoloft is anti depressant. Its up to your dr of course, but it seems like you need more help with anxiety. I take Xanax for anxiety. Do you feel you need help with your depression also?

Be careful with anti anxiety meds as many can cause weight gain and many doctors will treat the anxiety before they worry about anything else. Just research them and educate yourself beforehand.

A lot of antidepressants are used to treat anxiety disorder. Just make sure you do your homework on it. Research it, read the drug company literature, talk to your doctor and a pharmacist. Make sure it won't cause weight gain or make it impossible for you to lose weight.

13039c-So sorry you are dealing with these issues. There is no easy answer, no magic pill, no miracle around the corner. The issues of depression and anxiety can stop you in your tracks and my heart goes out to you. If you have the resources it's best to start with your doctor and a counselor. Like Kathy said...do your own research and hopefully you will find some help.

Kathy....just wanted to congratulate you on your amazing weight loss and success. You rock!

Aww, you are so kind, thank you very much! It is amazing how much more energy I have. And that makes it easier to be active and that gives me more energy, and so on!

Hi T Welcome!

I agree what Kathy said Go low carb...avoid all kinds on junk foods...even breads, rolls and pasta, white and wheat.. I am convined now that these foods hinders our health. There is a few books on these plan...like Wheat Belly and its TRUE facts how much energy we have on eating lean protein,and veggies....

I hope you will keep us posted...even though this place is slow, but there are few of us still here. I had tried Zoloft years ago and it did not help my depression,,,had tried Paxil once and helped alot..Now I am on Zyprexa for a couple years on being stable.

Again, welcome...Looking forward on hearing about your ongoing health progress..Best of luck.. :)

Thanks ladies :-) I will be sure to keep in touch with everyone.

I didn't get relief from anxiety and panic attacks until I went on Cymbalta. Xanax was horrible and didn't work for me. Yet some people swear by it. Everyone reacts differently. Trial and error will bring you to the right meds. Good luck.

I can relate with everything that you've said. I too, find myself in a situation where I'm wanting so badly to lose weight, yet get discouraged and seem to lack motivation to even start this uphill battle. Throw anxiety and depression in there and it's a seemingly impossible task.

I KNOW the diet, what I should and shouldn't eat, that I dwell on the negative and not enough on the positive when it come to my mental health. What I've come to learn I lack is self confidence all around. I have to change my mindset or I'm going to continue to fail. I've done the whole yo-yo diets my whole life, have lost weight, gained it all, plus some back..but even at my lowest weight, I've not been truly happy with myself. It's a struggle every single day.

Know that you're not alone and that you CAN do this! Like most have said here, it isn't an overnight success story, it takes patience, failures, triumphs, and more failures, but if along the way you decide to be happy with yourself and know you'll eventually get where you want to go.

Goodluck!

...you will !

For anti depressants your doctor will take right decision, but you can ask for Zoloft. Zoloft work well for me. I suggest you start exercising and meditation to keep your mind calm, it helps many in fighting depression.

I also have anxiety and depression. My weight got so bad I had weight loss surgery a year ago and lost 70. Got 30 to go. But surgery isn't a cure for the mind, which still wants to turn to food for my mood. I'm limited by back pain so I stick to walking my dog. I start aquatherapy soon.

Losing weight is 80% eating and 20% exercise. I lost the 70 by the change in my eating and only a little exercise from walking.

I've decided t cut all fast food and won't be eating out for a while. I also use gnc lean shakes. I make half a serving with fruit and a scrambled egg. My goal is to do that twice a day until I hit my goal.

Depression is a horrible condition especially coupled with anxiety. Finding the right meds, getting therapy, journaling, art therapy, volunteering and playing with my dog work for me.