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Posted by Cass on March 11, 2009, at 19:01:46
In the past year or so, I've stopped taking very good care of myself. I've gained A LOT of weight, and I'm not at all physically fit any more. Weight comes off a lot more slowly than it used to, so I think I'm going to have to be patient. I know I'll need to exercise everyday. I'm not sure how I'm going to find the motivation to do this. I also want to start drinking more water. I find I forget. What are you doing right now to keep weight off and stay in shape?
Posted by Phillipa on March 14, 2009, at 12:41:04
In reply to I need to start again, posted by Cass on March 11, 2009, at 19:01:46
Cass well 62 63 next week and used to run can't bad discs so riding my bike a beach bike no gears up and down hills about 6-7 miles. But darn rain today. I do not like weight lifting have done that. have to excercise outside as Y is $80 a month for one. Too high priced. Love Phillipa
Posted by desolationrower on March 14, 2009, at 20:17:29
In reply to Re: I need to start again » Cass, posted by Phillipa on March 14, 2009, at 12:41:04
haven't had money for the gym so i've been going outside, there is a campus a half mile away i run sprints on this wooded lane. when it was half foot of snow out i didn't exercise rather frustraing
-d/r
Posted by Cass on March 14, 2009, at 23:09:06
In reply to Re: I need to start again, posted by desolationrower on March 14, 2009, at 20:17:29
I know I'll feel better about myself when I start exercising and getting some of this weight off. I've been very, very depressed, so it's been hard to do much of anything. I'm on an antidepressant now, and I think it may be working. I did have a couple anxiety attacks today, but they didn't seem to last as long as they do sometimes.
Posted by Phillipa on March 15, 2009, at 18:55:08
In reply to Re: I need to start again, posted by Cass on March 14, 2009, at 23:09:06
Cass you have every right to be depressed and anxious after what happened. One day at a time. Which ad are you on and for how long and is the first one you've taken? So many question. Phillipa ps excercise does help with depression/anxiety.
Posted by Cass on March 15, 2009, at 19:00:04
In reply to Re: I need to start again » Cass, posted by Phillipa on March 15, 2009, at 18:55:08
Hi Phillipa,
I'm on Remeron. It's a little bit sedating. Stimulating AD's increase my anxiety. I can't take those.
Cass
Posted by Phillipa on March 15, 2009, at 19:56:48
In reply to Re: I need to start again, posted by Cass on March 15, 2009, at 19:00:04
Me neighter hence the luvox. Love Phillipa. Remeron is sedating at lower doses I think?
Posted by obsidian on March 15, 2009, at 23:00:32
In reply to I need to start again, posted by Cass on March 11, 2009, at 19:01:46
I'm with you there Cass!!
I'm trying to get out into the air and sunshine a little at time. Be gentle, go slow, take really good care of yourself. :-)
and wish me luck!! ;-)
Posted by Cass on March 15, 2009, at 23:08:51
In reply to Re: I need to start again » Cass, posted by obsidian on March 15, 2009, at 23:00:32
I do wish you luck, sid. Support helps so much. So much has changed for me since my husband died. I do need to remind myself to be gentle with myself. Stress and worrying doesn't help anything. It only narrows my focus.
Phillipa,
Is Luvox an AD?
Posted by obsidian on March 15, 2009, at 23:17:17
In reply to I need to start again, posted by Cass on March 11, 2009, at 19:01:46
just a little thing about the water...
if you like lemon in it- I get one of those little plastic lemon shaped bottles full of lemon juice from the supermarket and squeeze a little in the water, makes it just a little less plain
take care,
sid :-)
Posted by Phillipa on March 16, 2009, at 19:34:36
In reply to Re: I need to start again, posted by Cass on March 15, 2009, at 23:08:51
Cass yes an SSRI. Reformulated now in extended release. I take the old generic though. Love Phillipa
Posted by garnet71 on March 30, 2009, at 0:09:54
In reply to I need to start again, posted by Cass on March 11, 2009, at 19:01:46
Hi Cass,
I think state of mind is everything-but it's like a catch 22-your not healthy because of your mind, yet your mind is not heatlhy because of your health.
It's tough. I've gained weight too. It's awful-it makes you feel all yucky when you get up, walk by a mirror, shower, get dressed...specially if you're like me and have a whole closet full of clothes that don't fit anymore. I'm sick of wearing the same jeans and hoodies all the time. I"m very tall, but i love shoes and boots with heels-but haven't put on a pair of them in over 2 years. Now summer is coming and the feeling gets worse.
The only thing I can believe is 100% fullproof is that you have to decide to make a decision-as stupid as that sounds--to commit to exercise and healthful eating. If you are unable to do that, there are other little things you can do. It's very helpful to have a walking or gym buddy though to motivate one another. It's so damn easy to think of excuses why you shouldn't go--I have to do x, y, and z. I'll go after dinner. I'll go in the morning. I'll go tomorrow. I'll start Sunday..I'll start Monday...do you have that self talk?
Anyway, the proper meds have really, really helped me in this area--but only recently. AFter being on those awful ssris for years, that made me worse and gain weight, then going off them routinely only to get panic attacks, I've pretty much ignored my health over the past couple of years. Only a couple of weeks ago after I started taking Wellbutrin that suddenly those damn carb/sugar cravings dissipated and i starting eating well and exercising again; quit the Wellbutrin because that fell through, then Ritalin now Adderall--and I'm eating great.
Before that, I was in the Air Force for 8 years, and was forced to keep in shape. So join the military.lol.
Having a gym close to home helps. I haven't been able to afford it, which was detrimental to my incentives. I have college gyms, but they are very far. I have a 2 to 4 hour daily commute to school and back, depending upon if I drive or the tiem of day. yeah, another excuse.
I grew up in a very unhealthy environment where no one took care of their health. I knew nothing until 6 months before i joined the military when I was 28, at which time I went from zero exercise and smoking to running about 20 miles a week in less than 6 months. What got me started being health conscious right before that--and see if this helps you too--was to totally immerse myself in health stuff in my free time. Read Health, Prevention, Self, Allure magazines; Men's Health is a good one too (my son gets it so i read it). Go on internet health & weight loss forums first thing in the morning to get in that mindset.
Having money helps too. Food is so good when its high quality and organic-fresh herbs and a variety of fish. Plant a garden-it's therapeutic and a great summertime garden recipe is fresh tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella w/ a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Buy Cooking Light and Vegetarian Times magazines. Get the South Beach cookbook. It's tough though to plan meals and shopping and all the cooking and dishes-it takes forever and the upkeep is time consuming. Having less stressors definitely helps, but we can't usually eliminate them.
One thing I used to do when I was more mentally healthy (and had money), was if I went to the gym at least 4 x a week throughout the whole month, I'd reward myself with a 60 minute therapeutic full-body massage (not every month!). You can start small-say, walk an hour twice a week and get yourself a pedicure after two weeks.
Make sure your horomones are ok--get them checked if you haven't. Mine are messed up, and I think that makes weight issues much worse, like thyroid.
Oh-and your home makes a difference. If you can manage it, get it clutter free (if your already not in that state) and make it bright and cheerful and pleasant. I painted my home in beautiful colors like the hues in the sunset; warm orange-toned golds, rust, garnet-red and a little fuschia accents. It makes you more cheerful and helps get you motivated to get up and moving. Get some houseplants too. I think our surroundings do make a noticable difference. Is it time to redecorate?
If you ever want to trade healthy recipes, let me know :)) Or, we, as a group of those who want to work on our health, could start a continuous weekly thread about what we cooked or ate or how we exercised that day; and what we will do tomorrow-for support and incentive and motivation.
I just realized how long that was. lol. I took my Adderall too late today, and have done little outside of my schoolwork since 9 this morning. You gave me a nice break :))
Posted by Phillipa on March 30, 2009, at 19:55:32
In reply to Re: I need to start again » Cass, posted by garnet71 on March 30, 2009, at 0:09:54
Garnet I eat healthy choice every night. When on sale 2.50 a meal. What could be less expensive and easier? So I never cook. Hate cooking. Kind of been there done that when kids at home. Phillipa
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