giving up due to depression

WORLDPEACE
WORLDPEACE Posts: 7 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello everyone

I started a weight loss program two months ago and have got really good results with it, lost 9 pounds, I was 83 kg and now I am 79 kg and the reading can sometimes reach 77 kg if I did not eat anything.

So I am pretty pleased with my results. However, I failed one of my practical exams, I was very unlucky. I did not fail because I did not work hard, I failed cause I did not pay attention to timing. As a result I have to resit this exam in about 12 days from now. The problem is I am depressed now and cannot do this anymore. I cannot move on with my diet and I am not exercising because I do not want to fail my exams again. I keep weighing myself everyday afraid that all my effort will go, but I feel bad, really bad, because before my exam results I was going to the gym everyday, I was dieting, I was doing pull ups, push ups, chin ups, dips, bench press...all the stuff, in addition to the recommended work outs

The problem now is the next 12 days I return to a static lifestyle, with nothing to do except study cause of the panic. There is also going to be ramadan on the 15th of next months, so following the diet plan will not be possible. My priority is to pass the exam now..but its a disappointment, I want to see my abs, my chest muscles, but these dreams all gone now, got to pass exams.

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  • jjap
    jjap Posts: 2 Member
    You aren't the only one stressing about school!

    It's really hard to stay motivated in school AND try and lose weight too. I have the same problem. I go to school and work a job full time, there is hardly enough time in the day!

    But don't give up!

    You just have to find a balance. I'm trying to do so myself. You'll find that even exercise can actually help you with studying, you'll feel focused and relaxed afterwards. As long as you don't overdo it.
  • jheller
    jheller Posts: 194 Member
    You can't spend every waking hour studying. You'll burn out and it won't do your brain any good to just be idle. Can you plan to study a few hours in the morning, have a quick bite of something and then go DO something? Walk, ride a bike, something. Come back refreshed. Hit the books for a little longer and then go do something before or after dinner. Although it was a while ago I remember studying for finals and I know I couldn't do it all day long - you have to give your mind a break and your body something to do.

    Good luck with the retake!!
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