Weight Loss After Setraline / Zoloft

First time posting, but I've pretty much read all the stories out there in my quest to lose weight with/after Setraline. So why not add mine to the mix?

I started Zoloft (generic Setraline) about 2 years ago before my wedding. If anxiety meds cause weight gain is a highly debated topic - but I concluded for myself that it reduced my metabolism and made me crave carbs. Here's why:

I purchased my wedding dress pre-zoloft at probably 5'1, 112-115 pounds? I'm not really into scales. When the dress came a few months later after starting Zoloft it could NOT zip... at all. I finally weighed... 122 (waist ~25.5 inches) still in a normal range for me so I assumed I was eating too much. The dress was taken out, I monitored calories with myfitnesspal, and limited calorie intake in an attempt to LOSE weight. I did meal prep on Sundays to eat the right portions through the week. Plus went to the gym at least 4 days a week. And...

I didn't lose ANY weight, just maintained and at the time I just figured I didn't do enough to drop the weight. Even though I wanted to lose it was a success to fit into the dress. If you MUST stay on the meds try meal prepping and make sure to hit the gym. Maintaining is winning the battle with Zoloft in my book. Because this happened...

After the wedding I went back to my normal lifestyle thinking I would possibly fill out, but be healthy (I mean I did nothing before and was damn near 115 pounds). As the months went by I noticed my clothes started to fit more snug... and then I only really felt comfortable in my leggings... and then I SWORE I had to be pregnant because my stomach was soooooooooo bloated.

I went to the doctor for a standard check up. 144 pounds!!! Waist 29 inches - almost 30 :sad: :noway: . I nearly passed out on the tile floor. I gained another 20 pounds in just 7 months! Almost 30 pounds since starting Zoloft. I tried effortlessly to lose the weight while still on meds. I could only maintain. So about 3 weeks ago I decided to ween myself off safely as I'm over the quarter life crisis hump and I've found working out is an amazing stress reliever. (Although I recommend going to a doctor before quitting!!!).

I'm down to 25 mg and I can already tell a difference. I've been concentrating on weight training. Monitoring calories, but focusing on good calories rather than restriction. My waist is down to 26.5. I haven't looked at the scale for about a week at 140 pounds because I don't want to lose momentum. I'm sure progress will be slow.

But I feel lighter so don't give up!!!!! :happy:

And if you think anti-depressants are holding you back from weight loss talk to your doctor. I have a family history of cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure - all diseases improved by managing weight. My physical health at this point has taken to priority!