Posts by happyhealthyme

Shannon, Dave, and family,

I hold you tight in my heart tonight after watching the newscast about Chris' accident.  I am thankful that Chris has been found so you can finally grieve him properly, but my heart aches for you.  Over the last 1 1/2 years, I feel like I have known you and Chris, just as many other CC members have said.  We have all become a big family with one very strong common goal.  I want you to know that we are all still here for you, now more than ever! Please lean on us to get you through this difficult time.  We will be here as long as you need us!

God be with you always,

Beth 

Hi again!  Forgot to answer your original question!  When I was actually working out regularly and counting calories, I lost 12 pounds without too much sacrifice, so I feel confident that it can be done while taking Zoloft.

Take care!

Beth

Thanks so much for sharing your story!  First, you reminded me that I wanted to start drinking green tea every day and, second, you put it in perspective for me!  I'm like you, being a night owl and being more hungry at night.  I usually don't go to bed until 2 a.m. most nights.  Not eating after 6:00 - are you kidding me!?!  There was no way that was going to happen!  You made a lot of good points, and I really appreciate you sharing it with all of us who still haven't found our own "trick"!!!

Congratulations to you!

Beth :)

I eat egg beaters, too!  Great protein, low calories...eat them every day!!!!  Yum!

Thanks for all the great comments!  I don't feel so weird about my food habits now! :)

One that I forgot to add was shredded lettuce, lowfat cottage cheese and Western dressing!  It's my quick, high-protein salad and it tastes great!

Oh, and spaghettios with cottage cheese - tastes like lasagna!  Yummy!

Hi support group buddies!  Have been gone for a few days and am now catching up!  I'm glad our group is growing!  I'm sure we can all encourage and support each other!

Onna213, I take Zoloft for anxiety.  I have been taking it for almost 13 years now. I talk a little bit about it in my first post(#9).  When I first began having panic attacks at age 25, they put me on Xanax for about 3 weeks.  It was great, but very addictive.  I will tell you, though, that I carried that pill bottle around with me for about 10 years.  It was like my security blanket.....there if I needed it.  Fortunately, I never needed it!  I finally just threw it away a few years ago!

I have been really happy with the Zoloft, but I do wonder if it will be harder to lose the weight I need to while I'm taking it.  I don't feel ready to try to wean off of it, but maybe someday....

Take care, everyone!  If you're in the Midwest, enjoy the great weather!  Winter is finally over!!!

Beth

Hi there!  I would love to join your group, too.  I was really athletic and outgoing in high school/college, but when I was 25, I had a horrible experience with anxiety/panic attacks.  It was the most terrifying time in my life.  Since then, I have been taking Zoloft and I have been through 3 pregnancies, post-partum depression, and just 12 years of life in general.  I am now 37 and have learned to appreciate life.  I am outgoing again and feel like myself again.  I am still 80+ pounds overweight and learning to accept my body and make it healthier...definitely love CC! 

The medication had been a lifesaver for me, but I absolutely understand why you would like to do it on your own.  I hope to be able to go off of it someday but, until then, I am grateful for it.  I was feeling bad about taking it once and my OB/GYN said to me, "If you had an iron deficiency, would you take iron?"  I said, "Of course".  She replied, "Well, you have a seratonin deficiency, so you are just giving your body what it isn't able to provide on its own."  This made so much sense to me, and I no longer feel embarrassed about having to take meds.

One note I will mention to you, though, is that some meds will make symptoms worse for some people.  I have some friends who have had bad experiences with one medication, but another has worked well for them.  But whatever you decide, make sure you stay in contact with your doctor.  I let mine (anxiety) get way out of control before I went to the doctor.  I wouldn't want anyone else to go through that if it could be avoided!  :)

Take care and be well, all!

Beth

Great idea, Suzi!  I was about to put my stats on the other posting, but then I saw yours!  I am a newbie, only 8 days old!  I have lost 3 pounds so far, but have a LONG way to go. 

Here are my stats.  I hope I find my twin!  :)

age: 37

height: 5'11"

frame: medium

starting weight: 286

current weight: 283 (just started March 24th)

goal weight: 161

Interim goal: To be under 250 by September (my 20TH highschool reunion!!!)

Hi Shannon.  I am new to the site, but came across your posting about Chris.  I can't imagine what you are going through right now, but my prayers are with you!  I always take the time to look at the pictures of missing children that come in the mail because you never know when you might recognize someone.  I always think, "If it were my child missing, I would want everyone to keep looking."  I know there is nothing anyone can say to make you feel better, but I will pray for Chris' safe return.  I admire your strength!

Beth