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Back on the wagon

nikjerles3415
nikjerles3415 Posts: 24 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
4 years ago i had 2 children and became diagnosed with depression. I went from 175lbs to 220lbs and got out of an unhealthy marriage and began my journey. I got down to 155lbs in less than a year by exercising and eating gluten free and i loved it. Unfortunately this year my depression came back and im back up to 200lbs.its really toughh this time but Im hoping with using this app again i can regain control of my life and get back to where i was years ago....happy and healthy . i wish you all the best on our journey together .

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  • Chibike64
    Chibike64 Posts: 65 Member
    I wish you the very best in your journey.
  • gems74
    gems74 Posts: 107 Member
    Hoping your getting treatment for the depression. Best of luck to you, you can do this!
  • nikjerles3415
    nikjerles3415 Posts: 24 Member
    I have been back on meds for week now and finally have motivation to go jogging everyday :) my oldest son is even jogging with me to keep me motivated ...
  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    You can go it again!! :)
  • adamantine_lady
    adamantine_lady Posts: 26 Member
    I know from personal experience just how much depression affects every aspect of your life. It's been a major factor of weight gain too. I wish you all the best! Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • nikjerles3415
    nikjerles3415 Posts: 24 Member
    Thank you so much everyone ....having people to talk to daily helps so much. I havent got the courage to buy a scale yet but ill be weighed at drs on the 19th and ill see if i dropped any weight. ☺
  • zorander6
    zorander6 Posts: 2,713 Member
    nikjerles3415 wrote: »
    Thank you so much everyone ....having people to talk to daily helps so much. I havent got the courage to buy a scale yet but ill be weighed at drs on the 19th and ill see if i dropped any weight. ☺

    Don't stress the scale, focus on taking care of yourself. Do that and the scale will take care of itself.
  • nikjerles3415
    nikjerles3415 Posts: 24 Member
    Thank you
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,348 Member
    I pray the exercise and eating right will help with your depression. I know it helps my moods and stress levels. Good luck. :)
  • flowerhouse
    flowerhouse Posts: 140 Member
    You are an inspiration - good luck to you, my daughter suffers with depression and I know how hard it is just to get out - endorphin rush always helps her
    Feel free to add me if you are looking for buddies - my second time round too
    I lost 40lb in 2014 and put 2/3 of it back on
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