still struggling

[wintolose06]

I have been struggling for a couple of weeks now and I am having a hard time getting back on it. I feel it slipping away and I do not want that but somehow cannot stop it. I do not want to go backwards. I know what I should be doing. just can't seem to do it.
Does anyone else struggle with depression? and wants to talk about it?

[ehyatt]

I used to get so angry at people that would tell me "snap out of it" or "get up and go do something". I used to tell them "if that were all it would take, then I would do it!"

But hindsight is always 20/20 for me. I never would have dreamed that I could have lost this much weight in such a short amount of time, just by changing my diet and exercise. It seemed like I had tried it all before and meant it, but something is different now. I owe a big thanks to my asst. principal at school for setting up a biggest loser contest for all of us teachers. I am so competitive that when it came to being in a contest, it gave me the motivation that I needed. I have lost about 20 lbs. in 5 weeks, the contest ends on Friday.

If I would have know that I could really do this, I would have done it YEARS ago! The only thing that has made me feel really good about myself is that as long as I stick to it, I CAN do this. I am the only one that is able to change me, all it took was me "getting up and doing something" about it. Who knew?

Be positive, change doesn't always come quickly but it WILL come. Believe in yourself and the process, then you will amaze yourself and everyone around you.

[Missy]

Only you can change the future. Do you like the way you are now? By the sounds of it, you don't. You are not happy. Just remind youself that NOTHING...absolutely NOTHING will ever change unless YOU do something about it. If you keep doing what you are doing now, years down the road you will either be the same weight...or bigger. You don't want that! Push yourself...fight with your inner thoughts that are telling you to give up. Have a competition with your thoughts, but don't let them win!

You CAN get through this and you CAN lose the weight. The power lies in your hands.

[Trying4Thin]

Hi wintolose,

I have been struggling with chronic depression too for a long time now, so I understand what you are going through. Sometimes it feels like getting out of bed is asking for too much. I agree with Elizabeth. You cant just "snap out of it." But you can put up a heck of a fight to hold on to what you have accomplished so far. Think back to a time when you were really happy and use that to fuel your efforts. You will have both good and bad days. Use your journal for both. If your thoughts are too personal, but you still need to vent, you can Private Message a friend on the site, or keep a paper journal at home that only you have access too. You have worked too hard to just let it all go. You can do this! Depression doesnt have to ruin your life, but it can if you let it. If the weather is nice, take a walk and contemplate the meaning of life, or whatever else is on your mind or in your heart at the time. Often when I am walking, my mind wanders all over the place and I forget what I was originally depressed about. Good walking choices are; music you like, going with a friend, or trying an audiobook. Walking kills two birds with one stone...1) counts as cardio 2) frees up your mind for a few hours (or however long you go). 3) Boosts endorphins (the feel good "happy hormones") Best of luck and keep us posted!

~Carrie

[bradybunch]

I really don't know what to advise but just wanted to send you lots of hugs and support. Take care.

[Big_Girl_Bigger_Heart]

Hello wintolose,

I can recall all the times I had tried and failed, and how utterly miserable I was each of those times. I went from doing so good, to eatting more then I ever had, and packing on an extra 20-30lbs each failure. What I did then was opted to set a small goal....but a realistic one.
My best advice to you is, set goals you can actually accomplish. For example your goals could be. Today I'll walk for 20 minutes, and make a salad for dinner. Something you know you can acheive without wanting to back out.
If you find yourself slipping up, tell yourself out loud that you are in control of you. Food does not control you, and you're eatting because you're bored, not hungry. (I've done that often myself) I know all too well what it's like to battle your mind. And I do believe food is an addiction. It's one that you can get over though if you truly want to.
So far, you've made the biggest step, and that was realizing what you're doing, and talking about it. The next step is listening to advice, but making a choice that suits you, and you can follow through with.
I wish you all the best, and hope you're able to accomplish what you want to accomplish. *Hugs*
Lady Jami

[pathoulihanuk]

depression is a big key not to losing weight just keep the faith and right down good and bad points this will help.
Patrick