Back to square one, pretty devastated!

ajc1309

So about 6 years ago I was 183lbs, decided to lose weight, went down to 130lbs in 6 months and loved it. Some of the weight crept back on when I moved in with my other half, then I started a new job and more went on since I was going out to eat with friends etc. Then over the last year I developed severe depression and I comfort ate! I did join a gym and went for a little while but my depression got worse and I couldn't bring myself to go and I gained even more pretty quickly. I've weighed myself today and I'm back up to 181lbs which I'm so sad about. I'm also getting married in 9 months and do not want to look how I do now (not that there's anything wrong with being 180+lbs, I just dislike how I feel at this weight).

Should I be able to lose 40lbs in 9 months?

I'm in need of some advice on where to start again!

kommodevaran

I don't think you should try to lose at the same rate as before, it might have contributed to your regain. Just set up your account to lose 1.5 pounds per week, and reduce this to 1 pound and then 0.5 pounds as you get closer to goal weight. Hit that target every day. If you exercise, eat back half of those calories too.

Debmal77

kommodevaran wrote: »

I don't think you should try to lose at the same rate as before, it might have contributed to your regain. Just set up your account to lose 1.5 pounds per week, and reduce this to 1 pound and then 0.5 pounds as you get closer to goal weight. Hit that target every day. If you exercise, eat back half of those calories too.

This is excellent advice! op this is exactly what you should do!

ISweat4This

It's possible

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

gorditalindaz

Hi, there's a lot more information now a days and I like to read a lot so I can better evaluate the questionable advice out there. I think 40lbs in 9 months is reasonable. I have been doing keto to address my blood sugar and I like it because it keeps me full and it's easier to eat less calories. I've lost 20lbs and it's 3 months now. I don't work out like a beast, just cardio dance classes that are fun. From what I've read it seems the low-cal, low fat diets tend to slow down your metabolism so you end up regaining once you eat normally again so watch out for that. It's been slow and steady for me. Don't let your emotions control your eating. Explore different ways to deal with emotions until you find something that suits you. I like dance classes for the exercise and social interaction and I feel it eases my stress. I had to take control of my food choices because food manufacturers put so much sugar in everything. I made my own chocolate the other day using unsweetened chocolate and stevia and splenda. You can do it!

wizzybeth

40 lb in 9 months... That's definitely doable. That's only a little over 4 pounds a month.

AliceDark

You're asking the wrong question. Instead of asking "can I lose X pounds in Y months?", ask "what can I do to lose weight at a healthy rate without negatively impacting the rest of my life?" That's especially true when we're talking about someone with a history of depression who is facing a potentially stressful life event like a wedding.

You're not going to step on a scale on your wedding day; none of your guests will know if you're 140 pounds or 150 pounds. They WILL know if you look tired, depressed, defeated or frustrated because you either didn't meet a weight goal, or you did but you wore yourself out in the process. Any stress or unhappiness you're feeling is going to show in your face and your eyes in your pictures.

So...don't worry about trying to hit a (really, arbitrary) goal. Focus on healthy behaviors, and look at weight loss as part of the process, not the ultimate goal.