I'm trying, but still gaining.

First of all make sure you are getting ENOUGH calories. Sometimes we think that will help and only makes things worse. Are you logging your food accurately? How about doing strength training. Could you be gaining muscle? Maybe talk to your doctor about what you would need to do to overcome the side effects of this medication and lose more weight. He/she might have some pointers! Good luck to you!

Maybe talk to your doctor and see if you can go on a different type of medication. Are you getting in the calories you need daily and are you eating enough protein? Those are 2 big things that contribute to weight loss, and if you are fulfilling them that can set you back.

Unfortunately, I'm an emotional eater. And my life is rarely peaceful.



The most important thing you can do is do some behavioral modification. This can take the longest, be the most painful, but also help you attain and maintain your goal.

There are online sources and usually community resources are fairly easy to access. It may take some trial and error to find modifications and strategies that work for you, so be patient.

I see getting healthy as a journey. Each triumph and each bump in the road teaches us a lesson that will eventually help us reach our goals. You've identified that you're an emotional eater- this is a big step and an important one. Now act on that identification and continue on your journey!

I think it's very tough to give some accurate advice in your case J. I think the most important thing you can do at the moment, especially while on these meds, is to stop focusing on your scale. Scales lie, well in the sense that they are not always a true reflection or indicator of your positive gains.

I took a quick peak at your profile and i think its safe to assume you have a very hectic schedule. Do you have a chance to fit in some elevated cardio into your week?

I agree with the previous postings.
I believe that not all calories are equal since not all nutrients are being accounted for. Are the food choices you are making healthy ones? Calories from a candy bar are not the same, and won't have the same effect as the same amount of calories from a subway sandwich.
I find pre-planning my meals the night before really helps. And I make sure I log my food on myfitnesspal daily without fail. You may also need to exercise a bit more. I guess only your doc can determine that

I was very enthusiastic when I started MFP but as I watch the scale keep going up while I feel like I'm constantly having to say "no" to foods, I have to say I've been having a hard time keeping up with it. Unfortunately, I'm an emotional eater. And my life is rarely peaceful. I'm taking a medication that is known to put weight on and keep it on, and I cannot get off of the medication anytime soon. I'm really discouraged. HELP!

The more you say "no" to bad food, the less you will want it. It will take a while, but each day is progress and another day closer to a whole new you. Until you are in a better mind frame, you might have to remove the temptation - get the treats out of the house, and don't go anywhere that you will be tempted to make unhealthy choices. It will not be fun for a little bit, but once you start fueling your body with wholesome, good choices, you will crave the bad ones less and less, and it gets so much easier. For instance - cake is my favorite food (or at least it used to be, I'm not so sure about that now). I changed my eating habits a little over a month ago, and today I was at a birthday party with the most delicous looking cake. When they started passing out pieces, I found myself leaving the room to get a glass of water. But I wasn't getting the water to distract myself (like I was doing a month ago), I was doing it so I didn't offend the hostess by refusing my share of the cake. It was EASY, simple, to not eat that cake. Sure, I wanted it, but it was no big deal that I didn't eat it.

I'm not perfect, and I make bad choices sometimes. But the key is SOMETIMES - I'm not doing it every day anymore. You can get there, too, you just have to believe that you can

I am also an emotional eater, and I have been struggling with this. I just divert my attention - when I recognize that I want to binge because I'm sad/angry/bored/stressed - I try to go for a walk, or I call a friend just to chit chat, or I read a book, or I jump on MFP and tell my friends I am about to LOSE IT and then they all give me fabulous reasons not to!

As for the meds, I would definitely have a talk with your doctor. If there is no alternative med, maybe there is something he can give you to counter the effect? Not usre, but your doc is the best person to discuss that with.

((hug)) - you can do this!!! Please don't be discouraged!

I also think you should see a Doctor if the medication is making you gain weight surely there is an alternative that they can put you on that wont have the same effect. Also then you can as the doctor what you should be doing whilst on those meds to lose weight