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Kandee, you're correct. Antidepressants DO make you put weight on.

I think if Shell keeps her caloric intake down and works out it will still help her to lose the weight even with the meds.

I didn't check to see if the doctor told Shell how many calories to be on to lose weight but if not it would help to check back with the doctor just to be sure. She may have to go on a little bit less calories in order to offset the weight gain of the antidepressants.

Shell if you get to read this I want to commend you for staying on the diet as I know it is even harder for you with the meds.

Hugs to you both,

Pat

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Thanks Tammy for your kind words AGAIN!! And Congrats on you loosing another 4 pounds!! WOW!!

Kandee.... this is what my Dr told me.....

The average woman needs 1400-1600 calories... he suggested 200 calories less... so 1200-1400 is where the "average" woman should be. And to take it off and KEEP it off.... you should only plan to lose 5-10% per year!!

I personally am twice the size of the average woman so, that will not work for me.... (it will someday, just not right now). I aim for 1400-1600... here are my calories when all is said it done at the end of the day since 5/28/04

5/28 = 1293
5/29 = 1386
5/30 = 1904 (big sunday breakfast )
5/31 = 1829
6/1 = 1471
6/2 = 1502
6/3 = 1446
6/4 = 1603
6/5 = 1666
6/6 = 1570
6/7 = 1563
6/8 = 1614
6/9 = 1473
6/10 = 1339
6/11 = 1276

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Again...thanks for all your kind words.... it really does help having all of you here to support me.... REALLY!! I'm doing better staying in my calories range... I'm TRYING to stay at the lower end of it...but sometimes it is hard.

I know your probably thinking that 1400-1600 calories is a lot.... but really it's not for me considering I think I used to consume 3500-4000 EASILY (2-1/2 weeks ago).

NOW.....I read EVERYTHING for calories before I cook with it or buy it.... I even have the teaspoon set out at the BBQ for when Shane adds BBQ Sauce or any other flavorings that have calories while he is cooking for me. He is counting too so it makes it even easier. He is my workout buddy....even if we are not doing the same "thing" we are both THERE. Man is he ever looking yummier (is that a word) these days!!


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Shell - well done on the weight loss YET again! How on earth did you get so motivated? Its awesome!!!!

p.s - you and your husband sound like you make such a great couple...thats what I want someday! heehee

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Gosh... I just saw this post... this was from last week...eekkk... sorry!! I will have to find the post to Kandee on the "Vegas" board where I told her WHY I'm doing this!! Ok... I found it....

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Wow Shell, GOOD work...........I don't know how you go on that little a cals and work out and work and do all you do. You're amazing!!

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Ya know....to tell ya the truth.. I don't know how I do it either.... I used to eat ALL the time and NOT small amounts either....which is how I got myself here in the first place! I guess it is just finally being sick and tired of being sick and tired!! There are so many things coming up that I KNOW my weight would be an issue....so, I'm doing all I can to change that. We have our 2nd Anniv trip in Sept (I would love to be able to walk the long beaches and climb some hills so we can go down to the lower ones....I have not been able to do this in the past) then we have Vegas...my biggest fear of my last trip was being able to fit in the seat on the plane....I want to fix that!! Then next year is Shane's 20 year high school reunion.... I want to look good Not to mention.... the new things in the bedroom we could try!!

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