1 month in feeling really down

I am in the same spot. I don't have a clue what it could be other than stressing about how I don't lose weight as fast as I'd like. Are you taking any vitamins? I hear they can help balance out your hormones.

First of all, have a big hug, flying through the air from London. Although I'm through the worst of my depression I really struggle with low mood too, and I tend to eat to make it better. Then I put on weight and feel worse.

The thing that helps me most is exercise. I don't want to exercise when I feel grim, but it releases a lot of lovely endorphins into the body, that leave a warm, fuzzy glow inside. I try to choose things I enjoy - dancing, salsa round the lounge, even a bit of hairbrush singing in the mirror helps.

If that doesn't work, maybe it's something deeper? I don't keep scales in the house, but I know I'm losing weight and my body is changing. I thought weight loss would make me feel sexy and confident again, but it doesn't seem to have done the trick, it wasn't magic. I'm realising that sometimes when I feel fat what I really mean is 'I feel unacceptable' or 'I'm anxious about xxx'.

Our relationship with our bodies and food is such an emotional thing, and you're in the process of changing, it's normal to feel nervous, a bit sad or worries about letting go of your old identity, and yet still excited about the new one.

I'm not sure if any of that helps, but I wanted you to know that someone out there is hearing you, and trying to understand. I hope it works out, good luck!

I get this way when I'm not getting enough protein Or enough calories.
Not saying that's your issue, but i can always tell it is the case for me.

I hope you feel better! I know it's NOT fun feeling like that!

I get this way too. Very low, very depressed. Yesterday I was watching some TV show and burst out crying because the girl who was on it is so gorgeous...Ya....Im a crazy pants.

BUT on a more reasonable level, I find even though Im making tons of progress Im still unhappy. I have a long way to go and somedays it seems endless. Lately Ive only had these moods every once and a while, but sometimes they totally catch me off guard. I like to exersize to get out of the slump, or a horror movie night....depends on how bad my mood is. Haha.

I hope you find something to pull you out of it. Add me if you want, we are all in this together!

If you open your dairy we may be able to give you better advice. That is if you are logging properly.

First off, great job losing so much in 1 month! You will have to share a little more info for any helpful advice though. Your eating habits are important - from how many calories you eat, how often you eat, to what you are eating. It's also important to know what exercise you are doing.

It is healthy to lose 2 pounds a week, so don't worry about your current results, because you are losing weight at a HEALTHY rate. I find that the 3rd-4th week of a new routine is the hardest to get through mentally. If you push yourself and work through it, you will probably feel much better within a week or two!

No worries. I was like that my first 5 weeks and to be honest today I feel like that. It's simply because I haven't had that many carbs today. I've incorporated a new workout routine and changed my macros so that I do not eat over 100g of carbs which is rather low to be honest so with that comes a slight sense of depression.

Your body will adjust so don't feel bad. Hang in there.

See your primary care dr., do not put this off. It may just be that you're you're trying to lose too fast and your body is not getting the nutrients it needs to function properly. It may also be something more serious; depression is not something to be taken lightly. Talk to your doctor and let him know exactly how you're feeling. There are tests that can be run to rule out any underlying physical causes for depression. I am not trying to scare you, I just know how important it is to get help if it is depression.

I understand how you are feeling, I have felt the same way at times. For me its usually one of two things. 1. I might be eating to clean or too perfect and depriving myself of something i really like, either chocolate, a starch like a agel or maybe a big piece of protecin, like steak. 2. Not sure how much you are exercising but when I get fatigued after consecutive days of working out I feel similar to when i deprive myself of a pleasurable food. Some thoughts, I know you will get through it. Good luck.