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I took a Strong by Zumba class at my local YMCA. It is NOT Zumba at all! I was in for a shock when it turned out to be HIIT class to zumba music.

Well with Abilify I am eating more. It is a compulsion to eat and fixate on food. It goes along with the new Abilify side effect of gambling and spending money.

@deannalfisher where I am from its called "Athena" category and the weight minimum is usually 150-160 lbs, but no height requirement.

5'11". SW 230-240 (not exactly sure as I was bloated with water weight in my legs from a med). CW 179. Right now I'm on the edge of being overweight according to BMI. At my thinnest and best shape as college athlete I was 135, very muscular but skeletal at the same time. In my adult life I felt my best at 150 lbs. Now I'm…

I thought you were talking about booze ("open carry," car soda, i.e.) and riding, LOL

dried cranberries

Its funny when you get into the mindset that you are feeling better on ADs so you stop taking them. But of course, usually, the D returns. I myself keep doing this over and over. If only there were a magic pill that cured.

I am sensitive to lactose too, although this is self-diagnosed. Whey powders usually have varying amts in it. For myself it took trial and error. Luckily I have a bf who has used up all the rejects. The ones that work for me are GNC Pro Performance whey and Gold Standard whey. FYI am also sensitive to peanut butter and…

There is some truth to what @JustSomeEm says. But there is also evidence and a type of therapy that has you compare yourself to others, seeing others in action is motivating. What do you think about comparisons for motivation?

I 2nd seeing a GP or pdoc, a therapist may be helpful as well. Its important to seek treatment as early as possible for depression because you are more likely to have a better outcome.

I'm 5'11''. My starting weight several years ago was somewhere around 235-240 lbs. I was a US size 18. Now I'm around 178-180 lbs and a US size 10.

Sorry you are feeling anxious. Are you taking any meds for your anxiety? I tend to lose weight or maintain when anxious because I can't sit still, i.e. pacing and whatnot.

I've been on many different combinations of APs, ADs and mood stabilizers. Some I've gained, others I lost. But as others here have already pointed out, being aware of what you are eating and how much is the biggest factor in whether you will gain. You should definitely ask your pdoc for a weight neutral med. APs to ask…

You are not working, so maybe you could apply for foodstamps? I don't know what the requirements are in your area/county. Also a food bank may have healthier options...

The micellar water seems to be a really good remover.

Weber's Kick n' Chicken or Old Bay seasonings are good.

I think its most important to buy from someplace you can try it out before purchasing. We have 2 Perception Expression 15'. It was moderately priced $800, goes in a straight line instead of in circles like the cheapo ones. I would also get a skeg again if I ever buy a new one.

I think you are supposed to have orange juice with it. https://www.cigna.com/healthwellness/hw/medical-topics/iron-deficiency-anemia-hw166953

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Like @kristen8000 I am 180.3 cm. At my heaviest I was 230-35 and a size 18. I'm always amazed at how people carry weight differently, as she was only 193 lbs and size 16. Currently weighing in at 177 (80.45 kg) size 10. I too always had a tough time comparing myself and my sports to women who were only 5'2'' to average…

If it makes you feel better, my first week I ran 15 minute miles whereas I can walk a 16 minute mile very easily. Like @bcalvanese the time thing was hard for me, so I altered it. I'm only in week 5 but I'm now doing a 13 minute mile with ease. Which still seems slower than death!

There is a lot of really good advice posted here. As others have mentioned, I try for a couple of short walks a day. Investing in a treadmill or other machinery if you are stuck in the house and have the means to buy. I also like to have exercise video's on hand for those days I can't leave the house, if I am up to it.…

I've been taking buproprion for about 2 years. My weight has been neutral. I'm finally feeling a bit better. Like others posted previously I am also taking Abilify, lithium, lamictal and xanax.

Could be genetics.

Put the shoes and splints on the scale to see what they weigh. Then subtract that from yours weight wearing them.

OP, you mentioned you were panting. Is there a breathing problem issue like asthma?

Its really hard to ignore those sweet siren calls of an antipsychotic induced craving. Your pdoc is right, everyone reacts differently to these meds. My horror story... I gained 70 lbs over 5-6 months on a different AP also notorious for weight gain. My advice is to try and remain aware of what you are buying and putting…

around 10 lbs, I'm tall also @rainbow198

05/23 174lb - 3 mile walk. 05/24 177lb - skeptical of the use of weighing daily if I sway this much from day to day. See how tomorrow goes. 05/25 05/26 05/27 05/28 05/29 05/30 05/31 06/01

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