[boogiesmash]

I was at the gym and had my favorite workout shirt on. I passed by a mirror and was disgusted at what I saw. The shirt barely fit and I had developed a belly. I tried to use it as a motivation to work or but instead it lead to depression and got done earlier than I expected at the gym.

I know it is a journey to lose weight and I can't avoid not seeing myself but how do I accept who I look like now and know it's only temporary till I get to what I want to be.

Another motivational factor is I have a 10 week challenge at my gym which I know I did well this week but also a year now till my best friend gets hitched. Sigh need to find a date too.

[Ocean Swimmer]

Hi boogie.
Feel good. You got out of the house and went to the gym. Fantastic!
Are you in the wedding?
Meds slow our metabolism down and some Meds make us feel like we are starving.
So on top of all the other concerns of having bipolar it's harder to lose weight than the average person.

Tell me, what changes have you made to your diet?

[boogiesmash]

I am the best man. The major change I did was cut out sugar. No juice none in my coffee no sugar snacks. I felt more energetic. Although mornings still a drag till I finish my coffee or two. I also went to 3 meals a snack and protein shake. Trying to aim for higher protein but in general keeping it all healthy.
In the ten week challenge in aiming for 70 lbs. I feel this is slightly unrealistic but possible. This is part of my kickboxing and I'm constantly being check only one of the trainers. I kickbox at least 3x a week and lift 4x. I'll be happy with 50. Then 50 more till next February and I'll look good.

[Lanadelle]

Originally Posted by boogiesmash

I was at the gym and had my favorite workout shirt on. I passed by a mirror and was disgusted at what I saw. The shirt barely fit and I had developed a belly. I tried to use it as a motivation to work or but instead it lead to depression and got done earlier than I expected at the gym.

I know it is a journey to lose weight and I can't avoid not seeing myself but how do I accept who I look like now and know it's only temporary till I get to what I want to be.

Another motivational factor is I have a 10 week challenge at my gym which I know I did well this week but also a year now till my best friend gets hitched. Sigh need to find a date too.

Hello,
Stand tall and know you are a survivor... You didn't ask for this illness... Medication can slow our metabolism down.... Just do the best you can.... Look great at the wedding.... New haircut and clothes..... Smile infront of all those people!!! Smiles are contagious no matter how we feel inside