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Posted 11/26/2008 7:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Everybody,

I'm trying to eat healthier and stop with the soda and acidy drinks.

I was on prednizone 2 years ago and since then I can't get rid of all that weight I gained. I did loose a lot of it but I feel it just didn't help my situation with trying to shed pounds.

I did start to exercise again in the past 2 weeks.

Anyone else have problems loosing weight? And, If your someone who found a great way to help to loose some weight please share. I'd love to know :-)

Thanks so much for listening.

Happy Thankgiving !!!!!

Posted 11/26/2008 7:35 AM (GMT 0)
Antidepressants can contribute to weight gain....I think if you do eat enough balanced and healthy foods with exercise, you might find your weight will gradually decrease.

Have you had your thyroid checked to make sure you don't have an imbalance there?

You could consider to add fibre supplements to your intake, proper intake of water/fluids and NO artificial sweeteners.

As well, have you had your blood sugar levels checked?

q
Posted 11/27/2008 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
YES! After I got into remission I went crazy because eating the things I love without feeling like crap after was amazing. And then came the freshman 15. Oh boy! I actually find that since starting my effexor I am losing weight, not gaining it. I am a stress eater and now that effexor has calmed down my OCD and GAD I've lost 8 pounds in two months. I don't have any good ideas for losing it. I'm not going to lie, I don't exercise (because me makes me feel HORRIBLE after) and I'm in college so I don't eat that great :)
Posted Yesterday 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Quincy,
I'm actually getting my thyriod and blood work done next week. Its been off in the past and I am sure it still is and need the meds again. It was underative the last time i was on the meds a few years ago.

I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for writting both you and Sam...
Posted Yesterday 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
I have good luck by going low- or no-carb. It really works, just stick to eggs, meat and green beans! And cheese and salad with ranch if it doesn't give you problems. In other words, the Atkins diet.
Good luck! I'm hoping to shed 10 pounds by Christmas, now that I've had my mashed potato and gravy fix!
Posted Today 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
At my age, 51, it is harder to lose weight. My best advice is Weight Watchers - it's healthy and instead of using their packaged foods prepare your own food according to the diet. Also, I agree w/ Peety the Atkins is a great way to lose weight as well.

Good Luck

Gigi1227
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