Hello all,

History, I have struggled with my weight since starting psych meds. I gained 100 pounds taking Lithium...and have struggled to take it off ever since... Two years ago I lost 55 pounds and kept it off for 1.5 years...struggling to lose the rest... Last year I was hospitalized and put on Neurotin. Within three months of dry mouth and constant cravings I regained all of it and 10 extra pounds... Since March I have lost 17 pounds...83 more to go...using low carb, counting calories, low fat, etc...but the weight just doesn't want to come off.

After complaining to my docs and others, they suggested that it was due to a lack of exercise, I admit I am sedentary and don't get out much. I used to jog and controlled my weight with jogging so I thought perhaps I could join the C25K Program and I did. I started the program and finished it recently, however, I only lost 2 pounds during that 9 weeks.... I am frustrated! For the past three weeks I have been floundering, eating pretty much what I want on the weekends...a couple of extreme eating days in there, however!

I am floundering and need to vent... I'm so upset that I can't seem to lose this weight. Now people are saying you need to lift weights to build muscle which will in turn help me to burn fat faster! Okay, I get that but I have social anxiety and am struggling with the idea of going to the gym and having people watch me. What if I do all of this and lose another two pounds in 9 weeks!

What the heck, does anyone have any answers...??? I'm in weight loss hell!!!

TJ