Long time lurker, first time poster. Weight has crept up over the last 5ish years, and much worse the last year-and-a-half (COVID hell, kids at home, personal and professional struggles). But after focusing more for the last couple of months, this morning I reached onederland! Hooray! Here’s what’s working for me:
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Switching from Lexapro to Wellbutrin. I think this was huge. Saw a new PCP for the first time in literally a decade, who raised the flag that Lex may not be right for me. She was accurate - I think Lex made me lethargic and caused some weight gain. And Wellbutrin is working just as well and helping with cravings.
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Being prepared for quick lunches and snacking. This means on Sundays boiling and shelling a dozen eggs to grab from the fridge in 10 seconds whenever I’m hungry. Also make a giant salad (lettuce and veggies) to just put together quick salads for fast lunches (at the last minute I’ll drop in some nuts, maybe clementine slices, some shredded cheese, and S+P, olive oil/balsamic from right next to the stove). Also healthy snacks at the ready (individually packaged cheeses, fruit, apples, baby carrots). Trying to generally stay low-carb. When I make food for the family, I’ll skip the starch.
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A little intermittent fasting. Brush and floss after dinner to avoid late snacking (only tea or la croix if I want). Then skip breakfast (just coffee with sugar free creamer or milk).
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Looking forward to something. I’m planning a girls’ trip soon and each time I consider giving in to a craving, I imagine being on the trip and feeling overweight, sweaty, ashamed and unhealthy when I should be enjoying the trip, time with friends, and joy.
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Weighing myself every day - same time, before showers. Log in MyFitnessPal app. I don’t even bother with food logging since I don’t have time and that stresses me out, but at least holding myself accountable a little has helped.
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“Moving my butt.” A vlogger I like said she hated putting “exercise” in her calendar or planner, but “move your butt” is funny and seems easier. I now take many, many walks with my dog (long, short, some jogs). This accomplishes a LOT. I get vitamin D, a break from work, a break from sitting at the computer, time to meditate, listen to music or a podcast, or call a friend. Plus the dog is happy. Also do at least a 200 at the pool when my kids are swimming/playing. I just try to MOVE MORE and see it as killing many birds with one stone - helps both my physical health but mental as well.
That’s all I can think of! But I was so enthused I just wanted to share. Thanks for being a great group.
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