New Meds? - Page 2

Johnny Stew · #16 09-25-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Well, you had lost some weight and your were training in the park by your house - what happened

I lost it on the South Beach Diet, and I have to say that I really did feel great (and apparently looked good too, going by all the compliments I was getting)... but I just couldn't keep up that low-carb thing any longer. I need pasta, bread and pizza!!! And not just a small bite of them on a "treat day."

And, yeah, I was doing good with the exercising... but that's always something I have to MAKE myself do, so it's very easy to go back to old habits again.

Johnny Stew · #17 09-25-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

I think one of the hardest things for me is I eat when I'm depressed, and believe me it's hard to get rid of that mindset!

I'm Italian -- I eat when I'm happy, I eat when I'm sad, I eat when I'm worried, I eat when I'm calm, I eat when I'm having fun, I eat when I'm miserable... I just love to eat!

DavidMn · #18 09-25-2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I lost it on the South Beach Diet, and I have to say that I really did feel great (and apparently looked good too, going by all the compliments I was getting)... but I just couldn't keep up that low-carb thing any longer. I need pasta, bread and pizza!!! And not just a small bite of them on a "treat day."

And, yeah, I was doing good with the exercising... but that's always something I have to MAKE myself do, so it's very easy to go back to old habits again.

Hey Brian I know youre from Pittsburgh. Do you like those Primanti brothers sandwiches? Talk about a heart attack in a bun! BUt oh sooo good!

Johnny Stew · #19 09-25-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Hey Brian I know youre from Pittsburgh. Do you like those Primanti brothers sandwiches? Talk about a heart attack in a bun! BUt oh sooo good!

I've only had them a couple of times, but, yeah, they're out of this world.

Folks in da 'Burgh know how to eat!

DrummerDeanna · #20 09-25-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

I think one of the hardest things for me is I eat when I'm depressed, and believe me it's hard to get rid of that mindset!

Yes it is!!! I had a horrible situation occur on Friday night - and as a result I felt the need to eat like a pig all weekend, I'm such the stress-eater.

strandinthewind · #21 09-25-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I lost it on the South Beach Diet, and I have to say that I really did feel great (and apparently looked good too, going by all the compliments I was getting)... but I just couldn't keep up that low-carb thing any longer. I need pasta, bread and pizza!!! And not just a small bite of them on a "treat day."

And, yeah, I was doing good with the exercising... but that's always something I have to MAKE myself do, so it's very easy to go back to old habits again.

Any diet that cuts out certain food groups is a waste of time in the long run. Ryan and I need to haul up there and train you for a few weeks. Interested? Any suggestions on where to stay?

irishgrl · #22 09-25-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Lord Child - you cannot eat like a hog everyday and expect not to look like one

However, if you eat in moderation, e.g. a pizza once a week instead of five nights a week, and outside of that time, eat six smaller and more sensible meals a day, your body will be fine.

A good rule of thumb is if it comes in a paper bag or in a can - it is not good for you

but the wine box is A-OK right?

(note to self: drink only BOTTLED Beer from now on!)

strandinthewind · #23 09-25-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by irishgrl

but the wine box is A-OK right?

LOL - not for your taste buds

jannieC · #24 09-25-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Any diet that cuts out certain food groups is a waste of time in the long run. Ryan and I need to haul up there and train you for a few weeks. Interested? Any suggestions on where to stay?

Can you come here and train me next?

David, as far as I know, Wellbutrin is the only anti-depressant helpful with weight loss.

irishgrl · #25 09-25-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

LOL - not for your taste buds

not to worry Im a Beer gal....but my brand is in a can cuz its light beer. Now you've burst my bubble I'll have to go to plan B which is Guinness Extra Stout in the BOTTLE.

strandinthewind · #26 09-25-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by irishgrl

not to worry Im a Beer gal....but my brand is in a can cuz its light beer. Now you've burst my bubble I'll have to go to plan B which is Guinness Extra Stout in the BOTTLE.

I like beer as well. In fact, I LOVE Heinikan (sp.?) Light

mikeschmike · #27 09-25-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I'm Italian -- I eat when I'm happy, I eat when I'm sad, I eat when I'm worried, I eat when I'm calm, I eat when I'm having fun, I eat when I'm miserable... I just love to eat!

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

I'm such the stress-eater.

Wierdly enough, on my stressful days all I want to do is cook to relax myself. It usually works too. Concentrating on that really helps take my mind off of whatever was stressing me out.

To summarize...having a bad day? Come over and gorge yourself.

sparky · #28 09-25-2006, 07:08 PM

I have long thought exercise is the best medicine for all but the most serious depression. Many studies confirm this.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/dietandfit...565736,00.html

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dep...epression.html

http://holisticonline.com/Remedies/D...p_exercise.htm

http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/0898.htm

SuzeQuze · #29 09-26-2006, 10:45 AM

This is true. Exercise doesn't help with severe depression though as sparky mentioned, although combined with meds it does. It didn't help me when I was extremely depressed but it helped boost the meds quite a bit. I basically consider it a prescription for my mental well-being so it's a really high priority. Pretty much #1. It's one thing you can be completely selfish about, taking that time for yourself, without any guilt!

Also, motivation follows action. It's paradoxical I know but when you get moving it will motivate you to move. It's that initial push that is difficult but the rewards are more than worth it. The best thing to do is to STOP THINKING AND START MOVING!

skcin · #30 09-26-2006, 02:46 PM

Only Ledgies would turn a psychiatric discussion into a food discussion.

BTW, it's Celexa.

David just remember - meds aren't a magical cure, or a quick fix. Diet & exercise & meditation can do wonders for depression in conjuction with other therapies (meds & counselling.) So you yourself have to commit & make an effort to get yourself out of this. Meds alone will not do it.