Well, my plan for being lighter has been side tracked slightly by new information from the docs. It appears, (tatatada) that I've been right all along, my meds are keeping part of this weight on my frame. The interaction between anti depressants, anti anxiety and diabetic meds "can cause weight gain, weight retention or lower metabolism" Yeah, I was right and there is a reason. Choices, off meds NOT, a new plan, definitely. I meet with the nutritionalist who is also a WW lecturer and diabetic specialist on Monday. That alone made my day!

Now for a lighter pumpkin. I have drank my water each day, sometimes standing over the sink at 11:00 PM to get those last ounces down. My journaling isn't up to date, but will take care of that today, Sat. AND despite the fact that my swim suit and bag were stolen out of my car last week, I found a new suit on sale, and have swam everyday this week. YAHOO! And obviously, my attitude is a little more up than down.

Have a good weekend...how are you all doing?

Cathy

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Tuesday update: Got to bed before 10 p.m. Monday night and got in a longer-than-usual-for-a-workday cardio workout Tuesday morning.

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Originally posted by Tayhudson:
Sandy,
I have a friend who is going through this now. I keep trying to get her to come on the forum. I sent the link to her the other day, so, I don't know if she's lurking or not. I would love for her to hear that it isn't hopeless, and that others with PCOS have been really successful.



Dawn

The super cool thing about losing the weight has been that my PCOS has gone. My blood work normalized and symptoms are gone or mitigated. I am super motivated to keep the weight off.

Cathy,

I just wanted to add my support. I understand what you are feeling.

In my life, I have seen four nutritionists. Once as a child, which I don't really remember. The 2nd one, I thought some of her methods, etc... weren't quite right, plus she was pushing supplements. The 3rd one, a diabetes educator, I just was not impressed and did very little to help. The 4th one, (I'm currently seeing), she has helped alot. She has been supportive, positive and helpful.

Unfortunately, there are lots of different philosophies about nutrition and diet. It sounds like the nutritionist you saw, wasn't very supportive. I would consider seeking out a different nutritionist. I have found that if doctor isn't willing to work with me and my problems to get to the place I where need to be healthwise, then I find someone else. I'm not trying to sound negative. I've just gotten tired of bad doctors (bad for me) in general.

I don't think you have wasted your summer at all. Every little bit that you do, regardless of what the nutritionist says will add up. If it's not acceptable to you, then that's okay. Why should one settle. More power to you.

sending *hugs*

Keep up the good work. You will get there.



Serene

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Originally posted by mountaingirl:
I do think that losing the weight,eliminating alcohol, and getting fit changed my chemistry. I didn't do these things to solve my anxiety, but it ended up being a fringe bennie.

I was not on meds while I lost my weight, but did have PCOS and was told that weight loss was impossible to difficult. The docs were wrong.

Sandy,
I have a friend who is going through this now. I keep trying to get her to come on the forum. I sent the link to her the other day, so, I don't know if she's lurking or not. I would love for her to hear that it isn't hopeless, and that others with PCOS have been really successful.

Dawn

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Originally posted by mountaingirl:
I do think that losing the weight,eliminating alcohol, and getting fit changed my chemistry. I didn't do these things to solve my anxiety, but it ended up being a fringe bennie.

I have to say that this has been my experience too; losing my weight changed the way I thought and how I acted and reacted. I felt way better in so many ways.

I know that in my own experience losing weight and being pretty fit was not just about increased confidence. My mood improved a lot and I did not feel strain like I used to. I felt like I was wired differently.
I agree that there is a chemical change that happened.

I was not on meds while I lost my weight, but did have PCOS and was told that weight loss was impossible to difficult. The docs were wrong.

Big hugs to you Cathy. I'm sorry that you had bad news or new that you didn't like from the nutritionist. I'm with Brie: seek additional opinions and information. This would be the point where I would hit Barnes and Noble and look in the women's health section. Christiane Northrop has written at least two fantastic books on women, health and aging and I bet your library has them.

Little personal story that may encourage you: I was on antideps a few years ago for severe anxiety attacks. I am a serious advocate of this kind of treatment, and I know the side effects are a bummer. The trouble is that it's a chicken/egg issue: when I felt better I was able to work out more and eat better, but I needed to do those things even before I felt better. In the end, I have not needed the meds in over a year and I do think that losing the weight,eliminating alcohol, and getting fit changed my chemistry. I didn't do these things to solve my anxiety, but it ended up being a fringe bennie.

From what I've read, mood meds just make losing weight harder, but they don't make it impossible. I think the larger reality is that its more important that your head is healthy than your waistline.

Read this great quote this weekend: Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

Lynne

Cathy,
Sending hugs. Sending more hugs.

I don't have much to add, but wanted to offer support.

Cathy: I'm so sorry that you are feeling frustrated from your visit with the nutritionist and with your meds adding to the problem.

I empathize with your frustration especially because I am somewhat in the same boat. I also take anti-anxiety meds and my GYN insists that the HRT I take is necessary to be continued in my case. I have asked to come off it because, given the fact that I gained 25 pounds when I started taking it (after being the same weight for years before that), I suspect it would help me lose to go off it, but my GYN feels VERY strongly about my continuing it because of my particular situation (which is highly unusual--not the standard menopause situation).

It's frustrating to have our meds working against us! Hope you find some solution that works for you!

Cathy,
Big hugs to you!

It sounds like the nutritionist total blew off what your goals/needs are and I'm really sorry to hear that.

Could you try seeing a different person? Sometimes is just a function of finding the right fit for you.

Your plan of upping your exercise and possibly cutting back on your points sounds like a good step though to try to get the scale moving in the right direction.

Sometimes the answer to the problem or request is NO. I met with the nutritionist at our clinic this AM....I don't know whether I got the company line or not, but I feel as if I did. The answer to my question about meds and weight loss is to accept that my weight in the 200' range is okay as long as my other numbers are good, I keep exercising and taking my meds. WELL, it's NOT acceptable to me. I am not happy . I don't want to weigh over 200 lbs. I want to be trimmer, thinner and more healthy than 200 will give me.

Now what? She told me to go down in pts with WW, which I don't agree with...but will try; and to keep doing what I am doing. Well, I can't/won't. I can't give up the meds....I could just start eating and not stop...NOT! I could say to heck with the exercise...NOT!

So, my plan, is to up the exercise....maybe walking/biking and swimming each day. Follow the eating plan, and develop a more positive attitude. How can all that be unhealthy for me.? I am looking for feedback, in the positive vein..please! I have tears in my eyes, and am just sick that I feel as if I have wasted my whole summer with this mess, when someone had an answer and could have shared it with me. (docs, that is)

Any ideas that are positive, supportive and not condemning will be gratefully accepted.

I have not had an on plan day. Long story--- generally I have felt REALLY willful--- toddler winning out.

Cathy, congrats! Sounds like you and the docs are on to some important stuff.

I felt like I did relatively well this week. I have exercised 4 days so far so, if I can get a little exercise in while doing laundry and before meeting friends for brunch and movie, I will be at my 5 days, which is always my goal.

I have only done 1 day of weight training this week, which I just found out today when I looked at my report on SparkPeople--somehow, I thought I'd done two. So maybe a short weight workout will be the thing for tomorrow.

I did 2 more intense cardio workouts this week, and 1 that SparkPeople counts as cardio which I don't (Pilates).

I got to bed before 10 p.m. FOUR weeknights in a row so last week was a banner week for that goal.

Fruit was okay, not great. Did have a marvelously sweet pluot and a couple of great nectarines though.

Gotta go back to the original thread and remind myself of all my goals...I don't want to change my siggy until the Summer Se7en is over.

still a little grumpy over last week's cantor debacle, and feeling chilled...the weather has turned cooler. I need to pull out some stuff and make something tasty for dinner.

I did find some cute stuff $$$ later...its tax-free days till this evening here in CT. I almost went out this afternoon, but I am tired.

I am losing, slowly, still... my tummy is starting to get flat. And I am now basically a medium in petites, basically a 10, to all intents and purposes...I'm looking forward to getting down to an 8, which should happen this winter...