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I can't lose weight, please help me.

User Profile: Green0verthinker7
Green0verthinker7 January 12th

A few years ago I was suffering through terrible anxiety induced acid reflux that constantly made me sick to my stomach, I couldn't eat anything without feeling nauseous so I'd only ever take a couple bites at dinner.

After starting some medications to help with my anxiety my acid reflux stopped and I started eating an average portion of food. To this day I have gained 70lbs and am now overweight.

I am not happy at this body size as it causes me physical and mental discomfort, if I lose those 70lbs I'd be the ideal body weight for my age/height. I've tried calorie deficits, walking, and working out and nothing seems to do any work, I'm eating about 1000 calories a day and walk about a mile. At this point I want to start starving myself to lose weight but I don't want to cause health issues.

I'm just looking for advice from anyone who has gone through something similar. Please.

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User Profile: Tinywhisper11
Tinywhisper11 January 12th

@Green0verthinker7 I'm sorry your struggling with this 🙁 I've got one tip for you, after every bite you take put your fork down, until you've swallowed what's in your mouth. It makes you eat slower so you can feel when your full better💖 gives you a giant tiny hug 💗 good luck with everything sweetie 💖 and remember you only live once so be happy in your own skin, regardless of weight or anything else💖

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User Profile: Green0verthinker7
Green0verthinker7 OP January 12th

Thank you so much! I will definitely try this.

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User Profile: Tinywhisper11
Tinywhisper11 January 12th

@Green0verthinker7 💖 we are all here for you 💖

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User Profile: Dorothy27
Dorothy27 January 12th

@Green0verthinker7 That sounds incredibly hard, and it makes sense that your body and emotions feel out of sync after everything you’ve been through.

It might be worth gently acknowledging that your body changed while it was trying to keep you safe, even if it doesn’t feel comfortable now.
You deserve patience and support while figuring out a path that honors both your mental health and your physical well-being.

User Profile: skyryss
skyryss January 12th

@Green0verthinker7 Hello, I hope you are doing well right now. I've been through similar things and am currently trying to lose weight, so I hope my answer helps you. First of all, if you have taken or are taking any medication for anxiety, this could be the problem. Weight changes after anxiety meds are incredibly common, and when calorie deficits, and exercise just don’t work it’s often because something else is going on (medication side effects, hormones, metabolism, stress). That’s not something you can fix by punishing your body more. So please don't do that. If you can, it might really help to talk with a doctor, or especially a dietitian about it. Many people need adjustments or different approaches about it.

You’re not weak for feeling this way, and you’re not alone. I hope you can be gentle with yourself while you figure out the next step.

 Because I was going through a very severe depression, most of the time I couldn't even put a single bite in my mouth. After the medication, my weight had increased even more, and I didn't know what to do. Naturally, my metabolism had slowed down significantly because I wasn't eating properly and was constantly stressed about it. So, let your first step be to try to speed up your metabolism. You can gradually improve this situation by consuming plenty of protein and taking vitamin supplements, if necessary. But the most important thing is really sleep. If you don't have a regular sleep schedule, losing weight becomes really difficult. And after that it's drinking water. Make sure to drink at least 2.5 liters of water a day and get enough sleep. And most importantly, your mood. Don't try to fit yourself into an ideal weight mold. I know this is almost impossible. But when you take care of yourself and truly have a healthy lifestyle, your mood improves and you become more motivated. But of course, what I say doesn't really matter. There could be a more serious underlying issue, so please be sure to see a regular doctor and then a dietitian. 


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User Profile: Green0verthinker7
Green0verthinker7 OP January 12th

This was very helpful, thank you for sharing your story!

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User Profile: soothingLove6591
soothingLove6591 January 12th

I'm sorry you are through this. You are not alone.

To better help, do you fail to follow the dietary plan? Like can't resist carbs or fats eating? If so, I used a method that helped so much which is doing another activity that makes me pleased as much as food when I think about food. It requires putting a list of pleasing activities you feel rewarded when you do them. This may help you skip thinking of food.

Second, do you have low calorie burn rate? If so, yes you may need to eat less calories but make sure it is the amount you feel full and healthy in (don't starve yourself. At the end you will eat more.) You can create your own plan that fits much better for you. For me, I have low calories burn rate because of antipsychotics so I eat carbs and fats once or twice a week (this may differ according to the daily activity if I walk a lot or rest on the bed)

Third, how long have you been trying? I was in this phase like you trying everything and nothing works but I do them all in a few days and wait for results. I understand that some lottle results should appear in the beginning, bit if that doesn't happen, this probably is not the suitable technique for you to lose the overweight. For me, the tips I said above helped losing overweight in 3 months. It differs according to your state it may take longer, it may take shorter, but just know that you can do it. And remember that you are beautiful how you are.

Good luck!