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Posted by Mrs. C on April 15, 2004, at 12:34:05
In reply to Atkins » Mrs. C, posted by simus on April 14, 2004, at 22:11:40
I was a little cranky during the first week. I think it had something to do with sugar withdrawal. It passed during the second week and I have really done well on it. It's something I think that I can stick with and that's important! Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on April 15, 2004, at 12:42:53
In reply to Re: freaking about weight, posted by sexylexy on April 14, 2004, at 22:03:03
Lexy, I just posted a reply but I don't think it got there so I am re-posting. Sorry if I am repeating myself. During the first two weeks on Atkins there is no breads, rice, potatoes, pasta, fruits, yogurt, milk or sugar allowed. You are allowed to eat nuts, cheese, meat, fish, eggs and veggies. Atkins also has some great low carb foods out there and there are some wonderful sugar free candies that got me through the sugar cravings. It was difficult for the first week but my body adjusted during the second week. I lost six pounds during the first two weeks. After the two week period is over you can begin to add back in carbs until you stop losing weight. At that point you know you've reached your carb limit. Everyone is different so the amount of carbs you can eat before starting to gain weight again will depend on you. I cheat a little bit every week and still lose about 1-2 pounds per week. It's been pretty easy for me and something I think I can stay with. I lost a lot of weight with weight watchers after my kids were born but could never stick with it for very long. Good luck to you in losing your six pounds. I still have ten to lose. You can do it! Mrs. C
Posted by simus on April 15, 2004, at 16:46:43
In reply to Re: Meds with Grapefruit Juice » simus, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 11:07:56
> soo can you drink white grapefruit juice with welbutrin and lex?????
I have absolutely no idea. Sorry.
Posted by LynneDa on April 15, 2004, at 17:00:49
In reply to Re: Meds with Grapefruit Juice » trucker, posted by simus on April 15, 2004, at 16:46:43
Hi Everyone:
I've been pretty busy at work so haven't been posting much, but I read all the posts! I looked up grapefruit juice on yahoo and found several articles regarding the mix with meds. I didn't see anything that talked about SSRIs, but it all sounded like it's in the early stages of research. My father-in-law's doctor tells him to drink it daily and he's on a large number of meds for all sorts of things. So, I guess we need to do more reading.Hope everyone is doing well. I had sort of a meltdown yesterday (12 days before my period, my usual crazy time!). Went to see my T and she gave me some coping/behavioral things to do for next month - like get on my treadmill, go for a drive, eat chocolate, etc. Not very scientific, huh? She thinks my dosage is fine, but I'm just starting to experience the effects of perimenopause. Yippee :-(. I have terrible night sweats once or twice a week. I'm still foggy during the day and she said this could possibly be the signs of perimenopause too.
So, I am fine, just experiencing normal ups and downs I guess. I learned that the mother of one of my son's friends died Sunday of a blood clot in her leg that went to her heart. 38 years old and in great shape - a P.E. teacher. It happened in a matter of 30 minutes or less. Not to bring anyone down, but it surely made me realize how fragile life is. And still with all that, I still couldn't turn around my little meltdown yesterday. I guess it really is chemical or do I just not have any self-control anymore?
I hope everyone is doing well and feeling fine. The weather here is in the low 70s and everything is green!
~ Lynne
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Posted by bride2be on April 15, 2004, at 17:24:04
In reply to Re: Meds with Grapefruit Juice » simus, posted by LynneDa on April 15, 2004, at 17:00:49
just wanted to say hi and see how you were doing! I HAVE NOT BEEN ON LATELY AND WANTED YOU TO KNOW I AM STILL THINKING ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY! WRITE ME SOON!
Posted by sexylexy on April 15, 2004, at 17:37:46
In reply to RE::: Lexy, posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 6:48:12
Mystic,
Thanks again for the note! You are such a sweet soul and good woman. I hope you are having a good day and that tomorrow will be better!
Love ya
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on April 15, 2004, at 17:41:00
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » sexylexy, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 11:03:20
Trucker,
You have been though a lot with having a still born. You seem like a great woman and will able to lose that weight if you set your mind to it.
Lexy
Posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 18:28:36
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » Anakin, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 10:41:59
Hey trucker I have read somewhere that we shouldnt drink grapefruit juice on Lexapro not sure how good this info is but just thought i would put it out there....Hope you are doing good...Mystic
Posted by KathrynLex on April 15, 2004, at 19:31:03
In reply to Re: freaking about weight, posted by sexylexy on April 15, 2004, at 17:41:00
Hi Lexy,
I really don't think you should be too concerned with a slight weight gain. If you've already lost 1.5 lbs, it means you won't have any trouble loosing the rest of it.
Granted, it's really lousy to gain weight :( but I think you're going to be a comfortable size 4 again in no time.
K.
Posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 20:28:31
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey bridetobe...Glad to hear you are doing good..It is almost the weekend for everyone..I work a 4 days week and my week is over ya hoooo.. nothing special planned for the weekend wish I could get out of the house and do something like go to a restaurant or go to a friends house but still not there yet so will do some spring cleaning it is supposed to be nice all weekend...So bridetobe take care and talk to you sooon...hey how many people have made their way to the open chat posting...saw jlynne in there last night...Talk to you soon..Mystic
Posted by bride2be on April 15, 2004, at 20:41:51
In reply to RE::: Bridetobe, posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 20:28:31
how to i get to the open babble?
Posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 22:05:02
In reply to RE::: Bridetobe, posted by bride2be on April 15, 2004, at 20:41:51
Hey you have to go to open babble and register it is under yahoo but it is very easy..I'm an idiot when it comes to that stuff and I did it...So try try try..catch ya later..Mystic
Posted by jlynne on April 15, 2004, at 22:34:43
In reply to RE::: Bridetobe, posted by bride2be on April 15, 2004, at 20:41:51
My dear, beautiful friends . . . I'm so sorry I don't have the energy to sit down and think of something lovely to say to both of you:( I have just spent the last 2 1/2 hrs on the phone with the Dell computer technician, and my computer STILL isn't fixed - I am running a diagnostic tonight and will have to call him back tomorrow with the results. Wish me luck:)
I will drop in on Babble Open and see who's there. I am doing a little better, I think, on the 10mgs of lex - not so tired during the day.
((((HUGS))))
...jlynne
Posted by Mrs. C on April 15, 2004, at 22:36:58
In reply to Re: Meds with Grapefruit Juice » simus, posted by LynneDa on April 15, 2004, at 17:00:49
Hi Lynne, good to hear from you. Sorry about your meltdown. Sounds like you are feeling better though. I had a bit of a meltdown myself these last few days. Period time again. You would think I would learn but every month I sink into the same hole. I'm coming out of it now, thankfully. That's really tragic about your friend. Life is so fragile isn't it? You just never know. I really do try to appreciate every minute but you know how difficult it can be to always feel positive. Bye for now. Mrs. C
Posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 22:51:36
In reply to Re: Meds with Grapefruit Juice, posted by Mrs. C on April 15, 2004, at 22:36:58
Hey girlfriend ...Glad to hear you are doing a little better...Hope your computer problems work out I dont know what I would do without mine...Was in the open chat a bit ago but now off to bed..hope that you have a great day tomorrow and will catch up to you then....mystic
Posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 22:53:34
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey Lexy guess what....you know it..hahaha 6 more days 6 more days you only have friggin 6 more days...yahoo then you will be with your family and you will be a therapist and you will be a happy happy person oh yes and you will see the boyfriend the boyfriend...good song hahahaha...Well have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!...6 more days 6 more days ya hoo...hahah mystic..waited until almost midnight wont be up too early tomorrow my day off ahhahahah did i mention only 6 more days 6 more days...!!!!!!!!
Posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 22:54:48
In reply to RE::: Lexy, posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 22:53:34
Hey mag my wittle friend..where ya been??...are you ok dont think that you were on today and maybe not yesterday either..Hope you are doing ok..Talk to you soon..I'm thinking of you...Mystic
Posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 23:01:05
In reply to Re: freaking about weight, posted by sexylexy on April 15, 2004, at 17:41:00
i sure hope so .. driving truck sitting all the time didn't help at all... i am starting to walk again for exercise, but feel its worthless at this time to think it will help my weight anytime soon... i know hang in there... main reason i think this is, i struggle to carry the weight and the walking isn't fun at this point... plus there's always the chance of the neighbor attacking me again with threats and obsenities... that has occured twice and the judge was bought off by the guy she rents from.. i own for now. and can't seem to find anyone who wants to fight for my rights.
trucker
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> Trucker,
> You have been though a lot with having a still born. You seem like a great woman and will able to lose that weight if you set your mind to it.
> Lexy
Posted by kittycat on April 16, 2004, at 5:20:28
In reply to Re: married » sexylexy, posted by Magdalena on April 13, 2004, at 14:37:44
You sound exactly like me. We haven't met before. I've been coming here for a while now but have never had the courage to write before. Your story is so similar to mine that I had to respond. My fiance of 5 years cheated on me with a friend (ex) of mine which led to my depression escalating and eventually a suicide attempt which landed me in hospital. My current boyfriend of nearly a year had to call the paramedics and basically saved my life. I feel so guilty that he is having to deal with the after effects from my previous relationship. I also worry that he will leave me one day. I find it difficult to give in completely because I am so scared of being hurt again.
> Hey Lexy, that is so me, i have only been with my boyfriend for almost 8 months but so many times i felt this way because i don't want him to have to deal with all this, my anxiety/depression the fact that i have to take meds/therapy....i just feel like he deserves someone who is normal and can go out anywhere and be up for anything without these invountary fears and sadness. He tells me support is what hes here for, he wants to be with me and says he has never been happier before, and reasures me that he wants to stick by me and help me get better...he's so sweet but sometimes it sits in the back of my mind, that one day he's just gonna get fed up and leave...just insecurities i know but i've always been a little apprehensive about relationships, it could be because i come from a broken home or it could be because my ex boyfriend of 5 years was unfaithful to me and broke my heart and possibly my faith. I try to see it this way, that the faith part is up to me, that its in my hands, i choose to have faith and be positive despite the negatives that i have had to deal with, i tell myself that everybody goes to some degrees of hurt and thats what makes us human. I just need to learn to accept and not overanalyze situations that most likely will never occur and so it’s pointless to get all upset over them. Easier said than done but i think i am slowly getting better with this...
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> Im happy to hear that you are almost done school! Home in 9 days eh? such a wonderful feeling it must be, you deserve it!
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> Have a great day, sorry for the babble, just could relate to what you said.
> ;)
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> Mag
Posted by Magdalena on April 16, 2004, at 11:41:59
In reply to Re: married » Magdalena, posted by kittycat on April 16, 2004, at 5:20:28
hey kittykat, i know how difficult it is and its been 4 years since i left that relationship and only now am i starting to really deal with the after effects. I really want a normal relationship where there is no insecurities and complete trust but then i wonder does anyone really have that? what defines normal? I think the fact that we are trying this again, shows that maybe we arent as 'relationship deviant' as we think, and somehow this could be the very thing that can help us heal.
I'm glad you posted and yes it does sound like we are in the very same boat, what i have realized is that its normal to have insecurities but not to dwell on them because that can have its own devestating effects...easier said than done i know but i am working on it;)Are u also on Lexapro? i am on paxil and its only been a little over a month, still sleepy and tired as hell, hopeing to get over that though.
Thanks for sharing with us, i hope you get the courage to post again, everyone here is so wonderful and helpful.:)
you are not alone.}
Magdalena
Posted by Magdalena on April 16, 2004, at 11:48:44
In reply to RE:: mag, posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 22:54:48
hey mystic, i've been alright actually just been working and sleeping..lol..i wonder if i am ever going to need less sleep again!? so weird. i have a few birthdays this weekend and i hope that i will be feeling good to go cause these are old freinds of mine and i really do care about them. It sucks when going out to have fun can start the anxiety mode...lol damn.
well i hope you've been having some better days, i know you have been getting headaches, trust me so have i, but now they are starting to lessen a bit, yesterday i only got one late at night and i think sleep took care of it, i was worried there for a bit cause i was popping advil like candy.hope everyone has a good weekend!
p.s Simus is the weather starting to get better where you are? it is here, i have finally seen the sun in what felt like FOREVER! this sunday it said it will be a high of 15c !! yeay summer is on its way!:)
Mag
Posted by simus on April 16, 2004, at 12:06:26
In reply to RE:: mag » mystic, posted by Magdalena on April 16, 2004, at 11:48:44
> p.s Simus is the weather starting to get better where you are?
YES!!! It's beautiful! 65ish and sunny - heavenly!
Posted by sexylexy on April 16, 2004, at 12:06:36
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » sexylexy, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 23:01:05
Trucker,
Have you ever tried water areobics or water walking. Your body is virtualy weighless and the water resistance gives you 8 times the impact. If you are embaressed to wear a swim suit, the woman I have seen do it many times wear shorts ect...just and idea to help your joints!!
Lexy
Posted by simus on April 16, 2004, at 12:16:53
In reply to Re: freaking about weight, posted by sexylexy on April 16, 2004, at 12:06:36
> Have you ever tried water areobics or water walking. Your body is virtualy weighless and the water resistance gives you 8 times the impact.
Great idea for me too right now! Thanks. But that stinking pride hasn't even let me buy a swimsuit in over 5 years. My body image was always soooo important when I was slender, and I was absolutely terrified of being fat. Strange how humbling life can be... =}
Posted by rainyday on April 16, 2004, at 13:30:30
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » sexylexy, posted by simus on April 16, 2004, at 12:16:53
To my complete amazement, I actually bought new clothes that *fit* last week. (It was really hard to look in the mirror when I was changing without ralphing.) I have been wearing baggy everythings for a long time. Pants are always the first thing to stop fitting. Now I have clothes that, for the moment, fit me. I just hope I don't outgrow these too.
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