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So it is clear that I have to actually track all my food intake or else I will over eat. This makes me sad, and it doesn't help that I have been having episodes of anxiety and depression for the past couple of weeks (which is most likely the reason I stopped tracking my food....). I'm wondering what helps others when they have bouts of depression that leads to over eating? Unfortunately, the other symptom of my depression is over spending - especially using credit cards. Another big no-no for me. So many consequences. My doctor says that I have *mild* depression which does not warrant medication. I have been trying to use mindfulness techniques, creative activities, activities with my dogs, organizational projects around the house, etc. It just seems that sometimes anxiety and depression get the better of me no matter what. I've gained about 4 pounds the past 2 weeks and that, although is not a lot, still it is to me. Anyway, frustrated and hoping to get back on track through the weekend and onward from there. I have still lost 26 lbs so that is a big accomplishment. Found the cute top in my new photo from St Patricks Day at Goodwill last weekend. It fit perfectly and I loved the scarf I found, too. So glad that clothes are starting to fit me better now.
Diet Calendar Entry for 22 March 2018:
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1422 kcal
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Fat: 54.73g | Prot: 42.52g | Carb: 200.26g.
Breakfast: Butter Whipped (Salted), Pepperidge Farm Raisin Cinnamon Swirl Bread, Boiled Egg. Lunch: Goya Butter Beans, Bush's Best Golden Hominy, Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning, Red Onions, HEB Zucchini, Yellow Sweet Corn (No Salt Added, Solids and Liquids, Canned), Earthbound Farm Organic Celery, Eating Right Peeled Baby-cut Carrots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Cooked Broccoli (Fat Not Added in Cooking). Snacks/Other: Dove Silky Smooth Dark Chocolate Promises (5), Toll House Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Laughing Cow Light Swiss Original Cheese Wedges, Wasa Light Rye Crispbread, Wal-Mart Bakery Soft Peanut Butter Cookies. more...
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I am trying different techniques. Fatsecret will give a monthly average for all the days you track, so I bring food to work and log it all on Monday. Then each day where I eat what is not logged, I only have to log that. I have a hard time logging each day. My friend eats the same thing every day so all she has to do is copy the day before. I might do that but I don't like eating the same thing every day. Congrats on the 26 pounds - onwards and downwards!
22 Mar 18 by member: abbadabba
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I don't suffer from depression, but do have anxiety and sometimes get stressed out about silly things. I guess the best way to say it is that I'm a worrier. FS has really helped me with sticking to a weight loss plan for longer than a month or two. Usually, after 2 months, I'd get bored of the diet and tired of planning meals and end up gaining back whatever I'd lost. Now, I just accept that I will have bad days, even a bad week, but as long as I get back to plan, it will work out. But I have to keep logging my food and reading other members' journals to keep motivated. Some people have really good ideas that work for me.
22 Mar 18 by member: Fritzy 22
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Hi, Everything you commented on had a familiar ring. Different intensities and durations I'm sure. I tried entering everything I eat into fat secret but was unable to keep it up because I eat a bit different each day and I found it too time consuming. Also except for those sad days I can do quite well and loose very slowly but I do loose. I will also have a bad eating day if I could not sleep the night before. Working outside when the weather is good enough or music sometimes helps. 26 pounds lost is nothing to sneeze at. Cute top
22 Mar 18 by member: lilabit
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knit. it calms the mind like meditation and it's impossible to eat while knitting.
22 Mar 18 by member: utahnomo
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Hi and thanks for the support.
Upbeat fun music helps with depression as does working on arts and crafts things. I had just hoped that I could eat healthy and low calorie on my own without tracking as I had done that for quite a few months, but I can't. I will not stick with it if I don't take the time to track the food. And also tracking it makes me think twice about eating it, so that's a help.
23 Mar 18 by member: sunnyblu
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I have been on and off this site since 2010. Every time I tell myself that I've learned enough to eat and not gain weight without tracking every calorie but.... I never can for long. It's very frustrating but I have finally accepted it as a fact of my life. At least when I'm here I get to hang out with great people. Glass half full and all that. As for anxiety and depression, some days are just going to be worse than others. I have found that the best thing to combat anxiety is to take action, for example, I get really anxious about driving sometimes. It won't go away until I get up and drive somewhere. Then poof! Anxiety gone, until the next time of course. ;) When I'm feeling down, I try to not just sit, but instead to do something that makes me happy like call one of my children, go to the kitchen and cook something or watch sports (I love sports). Again, taking action helps me feel better for awhile. Good luck to you.
23 Mar 18 by member: teskandar
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Mild depression is worrysome to most. When I figured out my problem I started living in the moment. every hour I am awake I sit still and look for 5-10 wonderful things in my moment. So right now it is ... my houseplants are lovely. i like the way the sun flits on the walls through them. It is warm. there is no sinus headache this morning (rare for me) I have finished keto'ing my dinner recipe. The rain outside is only light. After a year of practice I do it automatically as the day progresses constantly marking the positive things in my NOW. It has been a huge help .
23 Mar 18 by member: rebeccafussner
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Don't beat yourself up over having 'bad weeks'. I know I have bad weeks every now and then. Just use it to spur yourself on to do better in the weeks ahead! You are so pretty and you are on the right track. Knuckle-down, girl, you have already proven that you can do this!
23 Mar 18 by member: MereSess
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For me in the past... I tried switching my focus on to other things to get my mind off it
23 Mar 18 by member: DEADPOOL12345
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I think you should get a second opinion from a different doctor. Medication is an amazing and important tool. Both depression and anxiety that aren’t managed can turn into bigger problems. The fact that you are bringing your concerns to the attention of strangers shows that you are concerned and that it’s a bigger issue than your doctor is giving you credit for.
Life is hard. Sometimes it’s hard not to see the sunshine through the clouds.
When I’m sad, I burry my face in a huge bowl of ice cream.
23 Mar 18 by member: alycia234
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