Gained 30 lbs during COVID in belly and now have...

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Such cruel people on this thread…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Such cruel people on this thread…

No comments were cruel. The absolute only way to lose weight like this is to get real with what you did to gain it. Nobody said she needed to beat herself up or go self flagellate in a closet but this “it just happened TO me” approach will NOT help someone make the changes they need to undo weight gain. 30 lbs of belly fat won’t just fall off. If it’s meds, change the meds. If it’s lack of movement and overeating, move more and eat better and less. Saying “Covid just put 30 lbs on me” means that 30 lbs is not only staying, she will keep gaining. It isn’t cruel to point this out- adjusting her mental perspective first is the only thing that’s going to change her physical state.

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Anonymous wrote:Such cruel people on this thread…

No comments were cruel. The absolute only way to lose weight like this is to get real with what you did to gain it. Nobody said she needed to beat herself up or go self flagellate in a closet but this “it just happened TO me” approach will NOT help someone make the changes they need to undo weight gain. 30 lbs of belly fat won’t just fall off. If it’s meds, change the meds. If it’s lack of movement and overeating, move more and eat better and less. Saying “Covid just put 30 lbs on me” means that 30 lbs is not only staying, she will keep gaining. It isn’t cruel to point this out- adjusting her mental perspective first is the only thing that’s going to change her physical state.

You don't think asking if "Lexapro shove(d) the food in your face" almost immediately after OP posts about needing to take Lexapro and her mom dying isn't cruel? Or are you that PP?
That was needlessly cruel, yes.

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Ok maybe that one was, but the other 3+ pages were not

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Anonymous wrote:tons of bladder and pubic/pelvic pressure.
I was tested for diabetes (neg) and given an ultrasound for fibroids (neg).
Basic diagnosis is you gained weight and it's pushing on stuff.
Any idea what I can do to help -- as I attempt to shed this midriff fat?

See a pelvic floor PT asap. And a urogynecologist. These are possible signs of prolapse. Strengthening the muscles and losing the weight will help a lot.

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Anonymous wrote:Not to jump on OP, but can someone please explain how/why Covid brought on 30 excess pounds? Assuming you were relieved of your commute, you had time to take the dog for a walk, as well as plan your dinner menus. I honestly want to know how your day-to-day life impacted you this much?

I went on Lexapro and my mother died. Thank you for the judgment.

Did lexapro shovel the food in your face?

Wow! My sister also gained weight on lexipro. It's like her choice was have panic attacks 24/7 or take this pill, be calmer and gain 25lbs in 4 months. The weight remained with her long after she stopped the lexipro. Until you've been there, you need hold judgement and listen to what people are telling you. Try to feel some empathy for them and gratitude that you haven't suffered in that way (so far).

I’m on lexapro. Try again. And put the fork down while you’re at it.

Interestingly, I opted to white knuckle it theough anxiety and ended up losing 15 lbs in a month. I could say sonething about you not being able to handle life without pharmceutical assistance, but I won't go there. My anxiety passed, I regained the weight lost and I feel stronger for having survived it on my own.

I'm so sorry you were so needlessly hard on yourself to the point of weight loss.

I couldn't eat, which is the opposite side of the coin of over eating to soothe oneself. It was during covid and therapy and doctor's appointments were difficult to get. I rode that one out. Anxiety came for me again and I sought and obtained competent therapy. I am happy to report I am well.

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Anonymous wrote:Such cruel people on this thread…

No comments were cruel. The absolute only way to lose weight like this is to get real with what you did to gain it. Nobody said she needed to beat herself up or go self flagellate in a closet but this “it just happened TO me” approach will NOT help someone make the changes they need to undo weight gain. 30 lbs of belly fat won’t just fall off. If it’s meds, change the meds. If it’s lack of movement and overeating, move more and eat better and less. Saying “Covid just put 30 lbs on me” means that 30 lbs is not only staying, she will keep gaining. It isn’t cruel to point this out- adjusting her mental perspective first is the only thing that’s going to change her physical state.

The post states that the weight gain happened during covid: not that covid did it. jfc

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Anonymous wrote:Ok maybe that one was, but the other 3+ pages were not

Please. "And put the fork down while you’re at it." Sure, that's not cruel at all. -- signed, someone who gained 50, yes, 50 lbs in a few months in 2020 and is still struggling to get it off.

Fwiw, doctors and therapists have told me high cortisol/fight or flight/stress/anxiety all play into gaining and keeping weight and that I won't lose it until I find a way to reduce my stress/anxiety/cortisol level/fight of flight response.

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Anonymous wrote:Such cruel people on this thread…

No comments were cruel. The absolute only way to lose weight like this is to get real with what you did to gain it. Nobody said she needed to beat herself up or go self flagellate in a closet but this “it just happened TO me” approach will NOT help someone make the changes they need to undo weight gain. 30 lbs of belly fat won’t just fall off. If it’s meds, change the meds. If it’s lack of movement and overeating, move more and eat better and less. Saying “Covid just put 30 lbs on me” means that 30 lbs is not only staying, she will keep gaining. It isn’t cruel to point this out- adjusting her mental perspective first is the only thing that’s going to change her physical state.

Of course they were cruel. Perhaps you’re just a bully.

You’re so determined to be right, you have to pretend OP said something she didn’t.

If you’re so passionate on the topic of weight loss, start your own thread. But I don’t think you’re that brave.

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I think this is just one really angry person.

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OP I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother during such a stressful time. Please ignore the mean women.

I recently read Next Level about body changes during menopause. It’s geared toward women who are endurance athletes so I don’t recommend it but there was some interesting research on sprint interval training and its ability to target visceral abdominal fat, which is the stuff around your organs. It might be something to look into. Changing your exercise routine can also help with the depression according to many studies. Hang in there.