Depressed..Please Give Me Adivce

Hi! You are definitely not alone! I have done this so many times.
Something I had to realize is that it's not "dieting". You cannot just diet and expect to lose weight.
It is a whole lifestyle change. Exercise every day. Rest a couple days but still eat healthy. Remember its okay to eat out once in a while. Its not bad to slip up now and then. Its okay to be lazy some days. But you cant give up. Just keep going! It's hard but hey, 1 pound is still progress.

Definitely true that exercise helps depression. I have struggled with that myself and getting in a normal exercise routine always remedies it. Just make it a habit. Once you're back in the routine it's hard to live without, and once you stop eating crap it doesn't seem nearly as appealing. Of course you'll still crave some bad stuff, but it's okay to cheat now and again.

What is it about trying to lose weight that we best ourselves up so bad. We were bad or we ate bad foods or whatever. Must get out of that mindset. This is a new life commit to it. No one has to know you stopped and then started unless you tell them. If you live in a part of the country that is cloudy. Do some research about Vit d. The sunshine vitamin. It really helps with depression. So does exercise

Remind yourself of the reasons you wanted to change and find something you really enjoy(physically) to get you right back up.

Someone in another forum once said something that made so much sense to me. They said: No one ever drops their cell phone and then says, "Well, I dropped my phone, I might as well kick it the rest of the way down the street"

It's the same way with dieting. One bad day will not spoil your diet. If you eat a burger and fries then take a walk around the block and say "Tomorrow's a new day to make healthy choices."

Also, don't deny yourself anything. If I ever try to live off of only fruits and vegetables I will eventually binge. It is something I know about myself. So I buy cookies and macaroni and cheese and all the things I love and I eat them in MODERATION. Moderation is the name of the weight loss game.

If you still feel starving at the end of the day, think about changing your weight loss goals to a lower number, like one pound a week instead of 2. Your health is not a race.

Just keep in mind that it's not one size fits all with weight loss and you may have to play around for a while before you find your stride, but when you do you'll be happier and healthier than ever.

Last tip: Check out this website: www.skinnytaste.com When you want to eat something "bad" find a recipe from this site that resembles the craving and have a guilt-free dinner.

You can do this!

Hi - everyone has fallen off the horse. You are not alone! I have many times. In thinking back, I believe I've sabotaged myself when I lose a few pounds. I had to really think through that part. This time i am being conscious to keep going and not give up. It is working!

I promise you -- just take a step. Once you take action, it gives you a sense of accomplishment to keep going. Research your health issues and give yourself what you need (supplements, counseling, fresh/healthy food, a support system). Be kind to yourself! Keep in touch here or with friends to encourage you. Hope you feel better.

Many of us have been there, done that. It's hard to shake off that feeling of failure. But remember this: you don't have to be perfect, just persistent! In fact, that's true about a lot of things in life. Being persistent is easier to do than being perfect.

Come on, you can do it!:flowerforyou:

Hello! My doctor gave me some good advice in relation to depression/food/beating myself up about bad choices. She said to acknowledge the slip up and move on with a positive attitude, don't put so much energy into feeling guilty. Take one meal at a time and just keep moving forwards, don't dwell too much on past negativity You have a whole web community for support too so yay! We have the rest of our lives to practice eating healthy ~

I would agree with all of the people who have responded to your request!! We are all just like you in that we overeat and struggle to lose weight. This doctor's advice is right on for someone who feels so bad about overeating that he or she stops trying. I am just like that, too. It is my friends on here who have made me stop judging myself so harshly and gotten me to keep logging my food and eating well to the best of my ability one day at a time. Take a good look at what you have been doing and be analytical - not emotional - as you observe it. Now move forward and leave it behind!!! Come on back! Get some friends and open up your diary. Encourage others. If you overeat, log it, analyze it, and get back on track. Search the forums for topics that interest you and find like minded people. Add more friends. Repeat as needed. Smile:happy:

First, know that you are not along. I can relate to how you feel because I've been there and done that.

When I get off course, I just start again knowing that....

- Everyday is a new day that God has given us
- I need to keep focused on the goal
- I need to work at stopping the distractions from derailing me
- I need to stay on my course, and
- When I find myself in the rough (where I think you are now), I need to make it a short stay!

Best wishes for you in getting back at it. Don't think of it as a diet, but rather make life style changes that you can live with for the rest of your life. Find an exercise that you enjoy doing and do it consistently. Enjoy the journey and the memories you make along the way.