I'm back, for real this time. Looking for friends!

RoseBlackstar

Hello I'm Rose. I'm a 22 year old female, 5'7" 188 lbs currently. I am hoping to lose at least 40 lbs, ideally 60.

I have been having mental and physical ups and down lately due to a form of birth control i was on called the Depo Provera shot.

In the two years I was on it I gained 40 lbs and encountered many other uses due to the weight gain and that drug.

The last 8 months have been hell, I realized the damage the depo had done after a year and a half of being on it. The last two months I have been depo free and I can finally function again.

I have been on this site before, but I got really sick and barely got out of bed. I am back now and hopefully the majority of health issues are behind me now.

I have started a diet and exercise program and signed up for a gym although it is too far away I can only go on the weekends and sometimes in the middle of the week. Although I do have a very basic treadmill here but it aggravates my arthritis so I have to do small work outs through out the day.

I am also trying to start a gluten/dairy free diet also so help with that would be great!

Thanks for reading and good luck to you and your goals.

-Rose

juliaskater

Hi my names Julia! :happy: welcome back! Well, I am vegan and gluten free, so I don't eat gluten or dairy either and I would love to share some recipes with you. I am looking to shape up and lower my body fat by losing 10 pounds or more of fat. Friend me!

vbcoach25

Welcome back!

RoseBlackstar

Hello Julia and Thanks vbcoach25!

Julia recipes would be great since I am new to this and have just started doing research on this.

Calicot

Mutual encouragement is always welcome. Go ahead and add me if you wish.

gimmegimmemoar

Hi there!!! I'd love to be your friend! I am very positive and love to motivate and be motivated in return!! Feel free to add me!

TigressPat

I noticed you mentioned arthritis in your profile, are you taking any meds for that?

RoseBlackstar

I noticed you mentioned arthritis in your profile, are you taking any meds for that?

I am currently have no insurance, I take the occasional over the counter pain medication but i usually try not to since they never work for me due to abusing them when I was younger.

khassidy

Hi there! Feel free to add me:)

TigressPat

you weren't taking anything at the same time as the depo?

dazza_098

friend me if you want the more motivation the better that goes for anybody who needs motivation aswell feel free to add

leyte26

hi rose, welcome back! its crazy how much the depo can do. i only took one shot and was feeling the effects for a very long time. now that was about 10 years ago. wow i feel old lol anyways feel free to add me!

Shanisawrusrexy

Hi! I believe that my birth control has also caused me to put on weight (the Nexplanon Implant) as I was such a skinny minny before now. I am 5'5 and weigh 161lb, I'd like to hit around 130lb so I've got a target weight loss of about 31lb!
I'd be happy to be your friend I need one too!

penrbrown

I really wish more women knew the dangers of birth control pills. But no. That sort of stuff isn't talked about nearly enough.

Welcome back! I wish you the best!!!

PS: I eat gluten free and dairy free but I don't share my diary so I'm not sure if I'd be any help.

ssl444

Yep had problems in the past with the depo too, didn't realise it was the depo until I stopped taking it.

Anyway welcome back, feel free to add me, I log on everyday.

RoseBlackstar

you weren't taking anything at the same time as the depo?

Nope, except for the calcium supplements.

roselover58

Hi my names Julia! :happy: welcome back! Well, I am vegan and gluten free, so I don't eat gluten or dairy either and I would love to share some recipes with you. I am looking to shape up and lower my body fat by losing 10 pounds or more of fat. Friend me!

I am starting to stay away from diary - I'm already gluten free and recently found out that added sugar is causing me cramps. Joy - think veggies are the way to go, but not ready to get rid of all meat.

Go you!

Here's to a healthier 2013!

roselover58

Hello I'm Rose. I'm a 22 year old female, 5'7" 188 lbs currently. I am hoping to lose at least 40 lbs, ideally 60.

I have been having mental and physical ups and down lately due to a form of birth control i was on called the Depo Provera shot.

In the two years I was on it I gained 40 lbs and encountered many other uses due to the weight gain and that drug.

The last 8 months have been hell, I realized the damage the depo had done after a year and a half of being on it. The last two months I have been depo free and I can finally function again.

I have been on this site before, but I got really sick and barely got out of bed. I am back now and hopefully the majority of health issues are behind me now.

I have started a diet and exercise program and signed up for a gym although it is too far away I can only go on the weekends and sometimes in the middle of the week. Although I do have a very basic treadmill here but it aggravates my arthritis so I have to do small work outs through out the day.

I am also trying to start a gluten/dairy free diet also so help with that would be great!

Thanks for reading and good luck to you and your goals.

-Rose

I went gluten free about a year ago, when it turned out I have a severe allergy to it. Also found out the added sugars are causing me stomach distress (it seems to build up, so if I eat 'natural sugar' - like fruit, it doesn't hurt, but if I add stuff like ice cream, ouch).

Have you looked at the Paleo diet? Not really a diet (although you will lose weight with it), more of a program you live with - lean meats, nonstarchy veggies, and the like. Good luck!

RoseBlackstar

I went gluten free about a year ago, when it turned out I have a severe allergy to it. Also found out the added sugars are causing me stomach distress (it seems to build up, so if I eat 'natural sugar' - like fruit, it doesn't hurt, but if I add stuff like ice cream, ouch).

Have you looked at the Paleo diet? Not really a diet (although you will lose weight with it), more of a program you live with - lean meats, nonstarchy veggies, and the like. Good luck!

Thanks I will look into it!

barkin43

I noticed you mentioned arthritis in your profile, are you taking any meds for that?

I am currently have no insurance, I take the occasional over the counter pain medication but i usually try not to since they never work for me due to abusing them when I was younger.

You may find that the gluten free diet will help the arthritis. It did for me. Good luck with everything.

RoseBlackstar

You may find that the gluten free diet will help the arthritis. It did for me. Good luck with everything.

Thanks that is one of the reason I want to start this, an ex boyfriends mother went gluten free and it changed her life so much that she started her own blog because of it.

Sharon5913

Feel free to add me. I've been gluten free for 10 years.

erica1835

i just made my fitnesspal.im 18 years old 5'5 185 pounds.my current goal is 150.im gettig married in march. i really need help

Pattyisgr8

I'm back again too! I need to lose weight for pregnancy plans this spring, good luck!

photogal375

Friend Request Sent!

RoseBlackstar

Thanks everyone, added everyone who requested me and sent a few others. It is hard to keep track of who I have and haven't so if I didn't send you a request you can send me one instead