I lost .6 lbs last week. I have 3 more lbs to go to get to my goal weight. I am thinking I might need to reduce my calories again a bit to get there, but I'm going to let things play out another week or two at my current levels before making any adjustments.

I wish my metabolism was like it was before I started taking antipsychotics. Small changes made a huge difference then. Now I have to work really hard to see even the tiniest results. I suppose I shouldn't complain though. Exercise and meal planning have become excellent self care and coping skills. I actually haven't had to use any other coping skills for a long time now that I think about it. I'm just living again without having to think it through all the time. I have rough moments and flashbacks regularly, but they pass quickly.

I have had really positive feedback lately from family and friends. They have shared that they think I look very healthy and fit. That is wonderful to hear. I felt for a long time people looked at me and just saw that I was sick after my episode. The meds made me groggy and sluggish and took the sparkle out of my eyes. I had to really work to feel things and participate in each moment. That is gone now and I feel like I look and feel like my old self finally except slightly more fit now. I am grateful. Thanks so very much to everyone here who has encouraged me along the way. It genuinely means a lot to have your support while I worked to get this aspect of my life back on track. I am hoping the physical changes I have made do their part to support my mental health. So far, so good.

Hugs and well wishes to all who follow this thread.