I am fat and hate it

[Anonymous]

Gained on Lexapro. Help. I need to shed lbs for aesthetic and well-being reasons. Please offer advice that will work and begin to show immediately. I am sad

[Anonymous]

How old are you? There is some thought that middle aged women respond better to hormone replacement therapy than antidepressants. That would take care of both issues.

[Anonymous]

Me too, OP. Although I can’t blame it on anything but myself. Trying not to beat myself up as I gained all the weight during the pandemic after I had an injury that prevented my regular running. Have made some progress this week just by cutting out alcohol and finding other ways to stay active. Point being, don’t be too hard on yourself and keep trying.

[Anonymous]

Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro or weight loss surgery

[Anonymous]

I'm with you, OP. My clothes no longer fit and it seems so overwhelming to try to get the weight off. So I've done nothing and beat myself up even more. I'm sad too. And so disappointed in myself.

[Anonymous]

There is no secret. Cut back on your eating and work out.

[Anonymous]

Lexapro was awesome for my mood but my appetite was out of control on it! I told my Dr it wasn't worth the weight gain. She switched me to Wellbutrin and Prozac.

I've never had a weight issue but at menopause (45) I struggled with it. It's really hard emotionally, I sympathize. All of a sudden the diet and exercise routine that's always worked doesn't .

A friend suggested I try HRT and I was put on progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. That last one surprised me! I knew women had testosterone but I didn't know it would drop during menopause. I also found out I'm anemic, and adding iron has helped me overall a bit but the hormones are key.

It's not a miracle solution but I have more energy, I sleep better, weight has come off... I don't know why I hadn't ever heard much about HRT honestly. It makes such a difference IMO.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lexapro was awesome for my mood but my appetite was out of control on it! I told my Dr it wasn't worth the weight gain. She switched me to Wellbutrin and Prozac.

I've never had a weight issue but at menopause (45) I struggled with it. It's really hard emotionally, I sympathize. All of a sudden the diet and exercise routine that's always worked doesn't .

A friend suggested I try HRT and I was put on progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. That last one surprised me! I knew women had testosterone but I didn't know it would drop during menopause. I also found out I'm anemic, and adding iron has helped me overall a bit but the hormones are key.

It's not a miracle solution but I have more energy, I sleep better, weight has come off... I don't know why I hadn't ever heard much about HRT honestly. It makes such a difference IMO.

Did you have ovaries remoced or was that natural menopause, or do you mean peri-menopause? Did a gyn give you the combo or how did you get all three hormones?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no secret. Cut back on your eating and work out.

Not helpful and so un-American thing to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gained on Lexapro. Help. I need to shed lbs for aesthetic and well-being reasons. Please offer advice that will work and begin to show immediately. I am sad

I lost a lot of weight quickly on Keto. It's not really the way I like to eat - I don't eat red meat so it's not easy.
It's doable though and it works.

I've also done Prolon if you want to shed a few pounds fast but it's not cheap and it's not a lot of food so it's not a lot of fun.

Appetite suppressants can help. Have you tried Wellbutrin? i didn't lose weight on it but many people do.

[Anonymous]

Wellbutrin made me lose weight.

[Anonymous]

Topiramate migraine medicine that suppresses appetite.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro or weight loss surgery

Start with the semaglutides. They really are a miracle. I’ve lost over 20 lbs with relatively no effort and minimal side effects from the drug since May. I was prediabetic, and am taking Ozempic. It’s a game changer.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There is no secret. Cut back on your eating and work out.

Not helpful and so un-American thing to do.

DP. What are you talking about? Unless you’re being sarcastic. This is step 1 in weight loss. Start lowering portion sizes, stop snacking, limit sugars and trans fat meals and only limit meals to 3 times a day, and move your body around daily like going for a mile long walk when you can.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is no secret. Cut back on your eating and work out.

Not helpful and so un-American thing to do.

DP. What are you talking about? Unless you’re being sarcastic. This is step 1 in weight loss. Start lowering portion sizes, stop snacking, limit sugars and trans fat meals and only limit meals to 3 times a day, and move your body around daily like going for a mile long walk when you can.

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