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For the past year or more I have suffered with bipolar depression. I am on medication and therapy to aid with my condition. It so happens that my meds side effects are weight gain among others. I have gained 45 in just one year and losing has been a nightmare. I still have night cravings, sweet craving and worst of all I desire to binge when I'm anxious, stressed or depressed. Suffering with depression can put an extra strain on dieting. At least I can say is that exercise has helped my mood and my overall emotional feeling. But some days I feel too down or tired to workout.
Diet Calendar Entries for 01 April 2016:
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1715 kcal
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Fat: 76.79g | Prot: 95.38g | Carb: 174.52g.
Breakfast: Coca-Cola Diet Coke, Quaker Rice Cakes - Lightly Salted, Musselman's Natural Unsweetened Apple Sauce, Kroger Pork Rinds. Lunch: Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Intense Dark 72%, Fruit Smoothie (made with Fruit or Fruit Juice only), Matlaw's Stuffed Clams, Kroger Deli Sliced Honey Ham, Market Pantry Deli Swiss Cheese Slices. Dinner: Musselman's Natural Unsweetened Apple Sauce, Lean Cuisine Culinary Collection Shrimp Alfredo, Smart Ones Anytime Selections Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla. more...
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2802 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 10 minutes, Abdominal (Sit Ups) - 5 minutes, Stair Climber (Stepper) - 15 minutes, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 2 hours, Resting - 13 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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If you are down and drained just reach out to your FS family and maybe that can help you through the rough times.
01 Apr 16 by member: brucemcguigan
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have you talked to your dr about it?? maybe there is a different medication regime you can do... sweet cravings. . apple cinnamon tea?? helps me sometimes.
01 Apr 16 by member: 8hunter6
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Welcome. Unfortunately I know all too well about bipolar disorder, as my 22 year old daughter has it as well. The atypical antipsychotics (e.g. Risperdal, Abilify, Geodon, etc.) are known to wreak havoc with one's metabolism. Since they primarily effect carbohydrate metabolism, I suggest going on a low carb way of eating, as you are likely to get better and more long lasting results. Check out www.dietdoctor.com for help getting started
01 Apr 16 by member: OutlanderFan
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Unfortunately this medication has worked wonders. I have not had severe depressive episodes like I used to. I'm afraid to make any changes. I've tried so many different meds before, till finally this one worked. About the sweet cravings I've tried rice cakes (35 calories), and Atkins bars. It's helping a little to calm my cravings. Thank you for your suggestions.
01 Apr 16 by member: Gleny1220
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Ya ok if you finally found something that worked, don't mess with it.... there's gotta be decent thing ..... almonds? they are filling...... have cut up veg prepped.... what diet are you on? cause LCHF I'd tell you to up fats to keep you full... I guess that works for calorie counting too... gum?? tooth picks....
01 Apr 16 by member: 8hunter6
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Needless to say, dealing with depression supercedes worry about weight. That said, I totally understand your anxiety about the weight gain and the need to find balance. Stay the course with your depression meds. You WILL find solution to weight loss in time. Be patient and kind with yourself. If you are not diabetic, retrain your tastebuds to appreciate the natural sweetness of fruit. 1/2 small green apple with peanut butter satisfies both sweet and protein cravings.
02 Apr 16 by member: Dee Koro
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Thank you Dee Koro for your suggestion, I'm going to try that, I've never tried green apple with peanut butter.
02 Apr 16 by member: Gleny1220
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If you can find a workout partner that will hold you accountable it will help getting your exercise in. I find that any sort of high intensity exercise really gets the endorphins going. I understand completely the emotional eating. The desire for the dopamine release from sweet foods can become overwhelming. I find that staying busy and having hobbies help. You have my sympathy and hopefully you can find a happy compromise. Having psych issues messes with your health on so many levels. Best of luck!
02 Apr 16 by member: CatHerder
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dear gleny! you will make your life great and succeed in all you do….. from "your fortune teller" ! bellcurvz - pick something you ca manage and stick with it!
03 Apr 16 by member: bellcurvz
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