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Mental health is as important as physical health to me! :)

Posts: 276 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi! I've been on mfp for 60ish days now and have been losing 1-3lbs a week...happily! I'm open to connecting to other mfp's who value positivity, good humor/humour and work, work, work! I hope you're having a fab Sunday :)

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  • Posts: 48 Member
    Congrats to everyone who is working towards their goals! We are all strong and amazing!!
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Thx for your posts! I'm glad you're doing well..it all takes effort for sure!! Thx for connecting:)
  • Posts: 6 Member
    Totally with you! I have depression and high anxiety and I'm so hoping all the exercise and focus on my physical health with my mental health. Would love to connect and try to share the positivity
  • Posts: 172 Member
    getting ready for monday...
  • Posts: 20 Member
    I have had the worst time over the last year or so with anxiety and stress as I went from a very healthy individual to being diagnosed with a horrible immune system disorder, spending days on end in hospital, loosing my mobility for few months. Now I'm on a steady phase of controlling my condition still long way to go. Feel free to add me, or anyone who wants to know how I survived from doing Shaun Ts Insanity one month to being bed ridden the next!
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Thx @BeautyPi I sent a message! I'm familiar with this too...lets work together on this :)
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Just checking in :)
  • Posts: 128 Member
    I loved the subject line and totally agree. I was simultaneously thrilled to see it was posted by someone I am pals with while also sad that I don't have the chance to add another MFPer with a good outlook on this, haha. Keep at it :)
  • Posts: 164 Member
    Hi Aly! :-)

    I have a hard time with the mental health stuff, which is a contributing factor to needing to keep an eye on my physical health (read- stop excessively gaing weight on medications) as well. They do really feed into each other regardless of the involvement of meds, too, though.
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Thx so much for your posts above, you both are so fab :)
  • Posts: 519 Member
    mental health is actually MORE important to me, but I'm a touch biased since I've suffered my whole life with 2 very debilitating mental illnesses but have always been pretty healthy physically.
  • Posts: 276 Member
    @DennisA70 beautifully put :)
  • Posts: 661 Member
    Mental health issues are often overlooked in our society today, especially because they can not be seen in many cases. Keeping yourself healthy is very important to helping with these issues. I have two kids who have various forms of mental illness and keeping myself fit is important for me now but also in the future when they are going to need our help.
  • Posts: 329 Member
    I agree w this 100%. I'm taking the approach with focusing on my mental
    Health first and a stable, healthy happy weight will follow! Not the other way around! Hugs and high fives to you all
  • Posts: 173 Member
    Hey Aly, I absolutely agree with you, emotional well-being is so important. I've been on mfp since January and the positivity of the people I've met on here is definitely helping to keep me motivated & focussed. Trying to improve my physical health is actually providing a much needed & welcome distraction from the demons in my head although at times it is a cause of frustration when the scales stop moving! Nice to see mental health acknowledged, its an invisible battle that many of us are fighting.
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Checking in :) I hope everyone is having a fab day! Today I started my break from the scale for 3 weeks and just taking measurements...focusing on strength and shape for 3 weeks ....laughs and positivity helps Thx for connecting :)
  • Posts: 2 Member
    This is an inspirational thread! I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and depression. With my meds, I have piled on 15 pounds. I am ready to feel strong, healthy and fit again:-)
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Thx for posting and connecting :)
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Just checking in! Be warned that if you add me then there will be the odd humorous post on your feed...proceed with caution :)
  • Posts: 40 Member
    edited May 2016
    I'm so glad I clicked! I am a believer that a good diet is one factor in a successful and fulfilled life. Later this month, I am attending a seminar which talks about mindfulness and meditation and I'm kinda pumped to hear the speaker.
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Awesome @613sweetpea!
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Just checking in!! Feeling fab today :)
  • Posts: 29 Member
    Me too, I'll add you :) I am starting my venture into exercise with more walking and a 30 day yoga camp, to see where it leads me. Feel free to add me people on this thread!
  • Posts: 31 Member
    I have 2 suicide attempts in the past, one recent, due to my depression. But besides that I think I'm doing great so far, Im down 65 pounds, dieting and walking 15-30 minutes when I do excercise. I still have a long road ahead of me, but I'm prepared for it. Anyone on here feel free to add me! This is a great post btw, Aly!
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Thx for your posts above :)....I'm a big "face it and move forward" person. Meaning, face the scale, log all your food, accept any perceived weak areas of yourself but MOVE FORWARD :) step by step...hit your water goals, share a laugh, do what you can today :)...try to leave any guilt, shame or anxiety behind. It's tough but better than being stuck :). If you're stuck, change it up :)
    Reach out, include a short note to say hi would be great :) I hope you're having a great day :)
  • Posts: 172 Member
    nice post aly Take a shower, wash it off, start a new day. You can record your mistakes , learn from them, but never dwell on them. The sun will come up tomorrow !
  • Posts: 276 Member
    Thx :)
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