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Posted by snapper on August 21, 2006, at 1:00:38
Is it really possible to to lose weight when on AD's and tri-leptal...plus a smidge of valium. I have been very inactive for years but I am going to try the excercise thing but I am discouraged by the fact that from everything I have ever read or heard that it is not possible. I am of couse dedicated to trying a program if I can really drop some lbs if I get into a reg schedule of normal sleep exc. and eating decent. I am BP II atyp. and know that the odds are not good . At least I am not on Paxil. Zyprxa. or one of the really bad psych med offenders to weight. I have just become so apathetic from fighting this MI crap that I know It has compounded my anxiety and depression states. Just looking for some input. I do not binge but I am fighting some hypoglycemic issues and I feel double bad if I do not eat 4 to 5 times a day. I also do not just run for total junk. How much does anyone with real experience with atyp type depression symptoms( eating and or over eating) really know about being able to drop the lbs. I know it would improve my whole deal...even if it did'nt cure me. It is hard to start and keep it up....let alone have any hope for any long lasting change in weight!
Thanks
Snapper
Posted by SLS on August 21, 2006, at 10:32:24
In reply to meds and weight loss, posted by snapper on August 21, 2006, at 1:00:38
Hi Snapper.
You might want to first try walking at a quick pace for 45 minutes a day.
Eating. Well. You could try eating about 200-300 calories every 3 hours. Somewhat higher-protein, low-glycemic index foods. This would help keep your blood sugar more regular and your metabolism higher. I only wish I had the energy and motivation to practice what I preach.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on August 21, 2006, at 12:42:24
In reply to Re: meds and weight loss, posted by SLS on August 21, 2006, at 10:32:24
Same is happening to me all of a sudden. So the med isn't performing well? Love Phillipa
Posted by ciaolavida on August 21, 2006, at 20:49:50
In reply to meds and weight loss, posted by snapper on August 21, 2006, at 1:00:38
Snapper-
Wellbutrin made me lose my apetitte and allowed me to become anorexic. Probably not a good thing but at least I got a head start on the deakote, seroquel, lithium, risperdal weight gain.
Anyway, definitely try the workout route first. Who knows, it may even make you feel good (whereas starving yourself does not... unless, of course, you have mania induced by wellbutrin so you feel good no matter what).
Meg
Posted by Racer on August 23, 2006, at 2:02:39
In reply to meds and weight loss, posted by snapper on August 21, 2006, at 1:00:38
Scott had some good advice -- walking, and eating small, frequent meals.
Here are a few eating tricks -- despite my ED, or maybe because of it, I do know something about this sort of thing:
Nuts are a pretty darned good food for snacking. Limit the quantity by measuring what you eat, but they're good for stabilizing blood sugar, and they tend to keep you satisfied for longer periods than almost anything else I can think of.
Salads are good, because you can eat a lot, without taking in a lot of calories. The fat free dressings are no good, but the mid-fat dressings, like Kraft's Light Done Right brand, aren't bad. Check the ingredients, though, to make sure they're not too loaded with sugar.
And for snacking, radishes and pickles are great for satisfying the crunch urge. And the pickles are also great for salty and crunchy.
Also, stay away from diet sodas -- a lot of studies are showing that drinking diet sodas actually leads to more weight gain.
In terms of exercise, walking is great, and I like Pilates a lot. Worth checking for a local class -- and a class is probably better than a video, if only because it helps with motivation.
Good luck, and let us know how it works out.
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