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I Really, Really appreciate the input. *Hugs*!! I didn't take any today, since I took 2-3 days worth, yesterday!! LOL!!   I will probably start it again, tomorrow. Not looking forward to this at all.......
I'm glad it turned your appetite around because I'm not hungry at all. I actually gagged yesterday when I tried to eat some oven fries. My stomach was starving but my brain did not want food at all.....if that makes any sense.
I am not looking forward to losing more weight but if it will help in the long run, I'll stick it out.
I just wish it didn't have such bad side effects in the beginning....... Bleh!
*hugs*!!
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#240393 - 01/21/06 05:22 AM
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Sorry you're having such a tough time! *HUGS*
This leapt right out at me:
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Could it be because of the Lexapro? Anyone on antidepressants experience difficulty losing weight because of them?
I haven't personally been on ADs before but I remember Alicia having such a tough time losing weight on them a while back. All in all, given your struggling even though you've been working so hard, I think this probably IS something a bit beyond your control, you know? I'm just sorry I don't have any tips 
That said, I do tend to agree with Jaime on your general somkin'-ness 
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Hi Casey,
I'm so sorry you are feeling blue. I haven't had any experience with Lexapro but I have heard that anti-depressants can make you gain weight and so can birth control pills.
I don't really have any advice for you but just wanted you to know I was thinking about you. I know it must be hard to have gone through all that work for no weight loss. Keep it up.....maybe it can still happen.
I don't really need to lose weight but I have the pouchy tummy, too. I miss the days when I could wear tight jeans with the shirt tucked in. 
BTW, I also think you are "HOT" in your pic!!!!! 
Here's me doing my exercise routine....thought you might get a kick out of it!!! Notice the really "big" weights!
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Barbie
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#240457 - 01/21/06 01:47 PM
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I vote that it's the Lexapro, however I would definitely get your thyroid tested. I also know that alot of AD's impact the functioning of the thyroid.
So, in short, I agree that YOU ARE POSITIVELY "smokin'" in your pic. I think that the source of the problem is reaction/side effect of Lexapro.
Some make you gain & others make you lose (i.e. weight) a others are kind of neutral & everyone reacts differently.
It sounds like it's really slowed down your BMR.
Kate.
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How's about this? I'll join you. We can commiserate together! I'll try to start exercising, too. I've already cut back drastically on what I eat (with a few meals that were well, um... you know.)
This mental health thing sucks, no?
Hugs and smooches,
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Let me 1st say...that I have not read the whole thread before this reply.
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I haven't been reporting in because I've been pretty depressed about this... I was just going to keep it to myself, but I thought I'd get your input, if anybody has any. I'm glad you are not keeping to yourself sweetie...sorry it has taken me so long to reply.
I've been maintaining my calories at around 1400 (which sounds low, but trust me, this is my BMR + activity - 500 for weight loss, based on my age and whatnot) and doing tae-bo, as well as making myself more active around the house. I thought I had lost 5lbs, but it turns out it was just a temporary fluctuation... after 3 full weeks of this, I haven't lost a single d*mn pound. Wow that does seem low, but I'm sure you know what your doing..heck you teach people about it better that I can  Hey, if it makes your feel any better...I got on the scale this morning and I gained FOUR pounds!  But, I'm sure that will change....and that is after I worked my butt off for 3 hours in the gym Sat!! WTF!??!? LOL
I've never had this experience before. While I've always had weight problems, I've NEVER had problems dropping at least a few pounds when I have the discipline to stick with it for more than a couple days. In the past, I could have counted on 10lbs of loss for 3 weeks of dieting. Seriously. So I'm really at a loss as to why I CAN'T lose weight now. Most of those pounds being water right? Are you PMS'ing? Eaten a lot of salt? (I know you don't need to be low sodium for IBS, but salt really makes you retain water). Are you getting enough fiber (and releasing it too? )
Could it be because of the Lexapro? Anyone on antidepressants experience difficulty losing weight because of them? YES!! It could be.... , I had a hard time when I first started them.... but went off of them for other reasons.
Could it be because of my birth control? Anyone have input on THAT? My Sister has a HECK of a time losing weight on BC. I HAVE noticed that I've gained weight differently since starting B.C.... I always had a nice hourglass shape, even when I was 270lbs , but now I have no waist and a huge belly, and it's really depressing me. I'm so sorry honey... I wish I was closer to ya so we could attack this together....in person.
I've never tried losing weight while on medications like this, so it's the first thing I thought of. As of my checkup this past summer, I didn't have anything physically wrong to speak of, including thyroid issues. I will be seeing my new doctor next month sometime, and I'll mention this weight problem, and see if anything else has to be ruled out. I really doubt it, though. I think I'm just destined to be fat now. NO, YOUR NOT... you know.....this does not "sound" like the Casey that I know.... your not very confident right now.... that might be the Lexapro talking.... please keep posting about how your feeling and maybe even keep a journal to show your Dr how your mood is as well.
I'm sorry to ramble on about this - I just needed to vent. You vent anytime you like..... It's really, really frustrating to deprive yourself of sweets and junk and things you really want to be eating, and make yourself work out when you'd rather be knitting, and then have all that deprivation not amount to ANYTHING. I've been so depressed that I don't even want to leave the house, because of how horrible I look. {{BIG HUGS}} I'm sure your are not horrible looking at all... now you STOP THAT!! 
Phooey. (And that sad face isn't even sad enough for how I feel right now... how lame is that?)
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I say it's the birth control Casey. I have gained lots of weight from it too. Remeber we were both around 105 lbs at the same point? Well, I am now at 130 and cannot lose it either. I joined a gym, cut out all my crappy foods and the gym scale still says 130.
So I sympathize with you.
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From all the pix I've seen of you, your hot Casey and don't you forget that!!
Sorry you are going through a tough time right now, I know you will get the support you need here.
I recall when Shell was on Lexapro she had a hard time too, so maybe that is the culprit?
Just keep at it, I know it's tough and I feel for ya, please let us know how your doing.
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#240605 - 01/22/06 02:54 PM
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Lovin the picture Barbie!!
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I would KILL to see 130 again. I'm at 175 now. Size 14-16. It's horrible. I keep thinking about how I was a size 0-1 a year and a half ago, and even though I know I was so sick then, I just want to crawl in a hole and stay there until I'm thin again. Blah.
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