Two years ago, I lost 40lbs at a slow and steady rate thanks to basic calorie counted. I ate between 1500-1600 calories a day, lots of veggies, whole grains, protein, and healthy fats.
A year ago, I was prescribed an SSRI. Suddenly, my appetite was through the roof. The exact same meals that used to leave me feeling full and satisfied left me feeling absolutely ravenous. I added more vegetables, more protein, all the tricks from r/volumeeating
After a year of trying and failing and falling off the wagon, I was up 20lbs and staring down the line between overweight and obese again. A few weeks ago, I made the difficult decision (with my doctor's approval) to taper off my meds.
Like magic, I'm once again eating 1400-1500 calories and feeling satisfied again after every meal. I'm hopeful that everything will stay this way and I won't have to make a choice between my weight and my mental health.
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