Doesn't Work

[Haligren]

This is definitely one of the worst years of my life and it doesn't seem to be getting much better. Well, except for the fact that uni is almost over for the year.

But, it's the end of March, it's still cold and snowing outside. I've put on more weight than I ever have in my entire life in less than two months (and still gaining the last I check) and my therapist refuses to let me off the Seroquel - which I believe is doing this. My blood work said that my thyroid was off a little. I can't fit into much of my clothes except for three pairs of pants and a few t-shirts. Some of them seem as though they have shrunk but I'm pretty sure it's because I've gotten bigger. The weird thing is is that most of the fat is in my waistline. I almost look pregnant (I'm not though, I had that checked along with the blood work) and it's even worse when I eat a meal; I bloat so bad it hurts, and if I sit up I can feel it putting pressure on my internal organs.

I'd exercise but I'm so loaded with uni work I don't have time. I try to do little things during the day like taking the stairs, or parking farther away from my destination. These methods used to work but it doesn't seem to matter, even when I was heating more healthy I was still putting on the pounds. Also, my mother-in-law keeps baking cakes and stuff even though I've told her I don't want any more treats unless they are healthy, but she refuses to change her recipes, and it's hard to go on a diet when you're hungry and depressed and there's a big delicious apple square staring at you.

So, I think part of the reason is the baking, and most especially the weather. In which the winter has no end in sight.

 

[sunshinegeckofarm]

I can say that I know what you mean on this one too. I myself have gained a lot of weight since I got with my husband when I met him i was a size 18 and now i am 24-26. Yeah I wasn't skinny when i met him but thats alot of sizes to go up. But I think its because I got comfortable in my relationship so therefore my body put on the weight. Since i wasn't looking for someone anymore there wasn't a reason for me to watch what i was doing and stuff like that. also when i moved to clearwater i didnt have my livestock animals to keep me busy with cleaning their areas and such which was alot of work and darn good exercise. Also stress has a big factor on weight gain if your stressed you will gain weight faster. If you are getting bloated when you eat maybe you should see a doctor for that just incase something is wrong there you shouldn't be getting bloated when you eat i rarely get bloated unless the food makes me have a upset stomach then its being in the bathroom for the rest of the day lol. I hope everything starts going better for you. Maybe you guys should cook your own meals and baked goods also that way you meet them good for you, we cook our own meals and baked goods.

 

[JordanAng420]

You mentioned 2 things that are probabbly playing a huge role in this. Seroquel, which I have been on before myself, does have this side effect and it happens to be one of the main ones. Also, you mentioned a thyroid problem...that'll do it too.

I hear you regarding the excercise, and one of the things I do is park my car a pretty good distance from my apartment, or grocery store, or mall, or wherever i'm at...so i'm forced to walk the distance. It adds up after a while and it works for me!

It irritates me when my husband tells me this but it's true...stay positive. If you do, only good things can happen. You'll be okay. We're all rootin' for you!

 

[Haligren]

Ah, I completely forgot about this thread! lol

Thank you for the advice, guys. It means a lot just knowing I have a place to vent and not be judged.

And Danielle, I do cook my own meals and bake as well, but we share a kitchen so it still makes matters difficult. But I've been trying to eat more fruit lately, and I try to make sure we have plenty of it. I hate wasting food so I usually eat the fruit before I eat cake because it goes bad faster.

And, Maia, I think the meds might be affecting the thyroid which in turn is affecting my metabolism. I'm going to try exercising more now that the school year is drawing to a close and see if that helps.

And I'm trying to stay positive, you're right, it does help. I lost a pound! lol

 

[LizMarie]

Cassandra y our such a sweet person and it hurts me to see you going through this rough patch. You can't let that hold you down. Last year around October I got some really bad news and have been pretty depressed ever since and from Oct - Dec. I gained around 10lbs! I always felt bloated didn't even want to go out because the only clothes that felt comfortable were an old pair of jeans and my Uni. Hoodie that was 2 sizes to big. The new year started and I would eat like an entire box of Chocolate chip cookies, disturbing I know. Well in Feb - March I was just tired of feeling that way and decided to move my energy in a more positive direction. My boyfriend joined the gym and has unlimited guest passes so I tag along with him twice a week, I've started eating better again, smaller portions and before a certain. And doing that has lifted up my spirits because I'm actually proud of the progress I'm doing. Today I went to Walmart and they had an all in 1 Yoga kit with mat, video, balls and some other equipment for just $20 next time I'm going to get the BIG exercise ball so when I'm at home I can work out. I too go to Uni and it is hard to find enough time to do everything I want to but with some time management I get it done.

You should really talk to your doctor about those meds, if not find a second opinion because feeling like crap isn't going to help your health but make it worse. You need to be the BEST you , you can be . . . I wish you all the best!

 

[Haligren]

Cassandra y our such a sweet person and it hurts me to see you going through this rough patch. You can't let that hold you down. Last year around October I got some really bad news and have been pretty depressed ever since and from Oct - Dec. I gained around 10lbs! I always felt bloated didn't even want to go out because the only clothes that felt comfortable were an old pair of jeans and my Uni. Hoodie that was 2 sizes to big. The new year started and I would eat like an entire box of Chocolate chip cookies, disturbing I know. Well in Feb - March I was just tired of feeling that way and decided to move my energy in a more positive direction. My boyfriend joined the gym and has unlimited guest passes so I tag along with him twice a week, I've started eating better again, smaller portions and before a certain. And doing that has lifted up my spirits because I'm actually proud of the progress I'm doing. Today I went to Walmart and they had an all in 1 Yoga kit with mat, video, balls and some other equipment for just $20 next time I'm going to get the BIG exercise ball so when I'm at home I can work out. I too go to Uni and it is hard to find enough time to do everything I want to but with some time management I get it done.

You should really talk to your doctor about those meds, if not find a second opinion because feeling like crap isn't going to help your health but make it worse. You need to be the BEST you , you can be . . . I wish you all the best!

Thank you.

I borrowed some pilates videos from my therapist. I haven't had time to use them yet. >.> But I keep telling myself "only 20 mins a day" and I can be in good shape. I think about all the things I can do in 20 mins to make me think I can exercise in that time too. lol

I guess stress and also the obligatory "Freshmen 15" had got its stranglehold on me. I'm currently where you were - wearing baggy clothes and being afraid to go out. >.>