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Old May 04, 2019, 07:54 PM
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I finally lost weight! I lost two pounds. I ate well today despite having a big breakfast. After I ate the big breakfast I planned the rest of my day so I would come in under calories. I did go over by a bit because I decided to have a drink but I only had one. So it Wasn’t so bad. I haven’t gone on a walk in a long while. The weather has been so ****** and on nice days I’m too tired from work. I’m hoping that when I get used to working again I will be able to walk again. I’ve lost motivation.
Yay! It feels good to lose a few.

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Old May 05, 2019, 08:06 AM
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I am still in a lot of pain

back, arms, legs, shoulders.. it's making things quite difficult

even getting ready in the mornings has become a real chore
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Old May 05, 2019, 12:37 PM
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This is a good thread by the way...

I've been having some back and shoulder pain. I'm going to do some light yoga since certain exercises help alleviate that. Also, a few days ago, I had a really bad migraine. I am hoping I won't get another one any time soon and equally hoping that this new medication from my pdoc isn't going to cause nausea (since that is a common side effect). It is my first day taking it, and I ate some food, as instructed. So we'll see.
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Old May 05, 2019, 02:40 PM
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I am still in a lot of pain

back, arms, legs, shoulders.. it's making things quite difficult

even getting ready in the mornings has become a real chore
What is causing this pain? I'm sorry you are suffering like this. It must be difficult.
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Old May 05, 2019, 02:48 PM
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This is a good thread by the way...

I've been having some back and shoulder pain. I'm going to do some light yoga since certain exercises help alleviate that. Also, a few days ago, I had a really bad migraine. I am hoping I won't get another one any time soon and equally hoping that this new medication from my pdoc isn't going to cause nausea (since that is a common side effect). It is my first day taking it, and I ate some food, as instructed. So we'll see.
Yoga is so helpful when you need to stretch everything out. I hope it works this time. I also hope the migraines stay away. They can be so debilitating.

Thanks for joining the thread. Our physical health is important and so many of us have issues we need support for, many of them induced by the medications we take for our mental health. Everyone has been encouraging. I really appreciate it.
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Old May 05, 2019, 05:14 PM
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I ****ed up yesterday. I had a cheese sandwich before I went to bed because I was so snacky. So I went over my calories by like 650. But oh well it was just one day. Today I’ve gone over by 200 because we went out for breakfast and dinner. I have to stop being so lazy and start cooking. I have no motivation. I hate cooking! But if I get that house I applied for to rent I won’t be able to afford to go out all the time. So yeah. I gotta stop being lazy.
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Old May 05, 2019, 06:04 PM
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It's dinner time and I'm not even attempting to start making it. Actually, my stomach is very mildly upset. And yet I wish I would have something to eat, but I also feel very picky about what. I could just reheat the one crab cake that is leftover for my husband, but then I wouldn't have anything. Part of me wants to go to Surf Taco, but hubby likely would refuse. I don't feel like driving there myself. Hubby wouldn't in a million years suggest going anywhere, unless it's my birthday or anniversary. I always have to ask. Even if he agrees to order delivery, I have to be the one that handles 100% of that, plus the table, etc. I swear that if I say absolutely nothing, he'd wait until 9 pm and then ask about dinner. If I said to fend for oneself, he would eat something like a can of sardines.
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Old May 05, 2019, 06:49 PM
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I gained back the two pounds I lost. I haven't been watching my eating as closely and it shows. I also haven't been exercising as much. I don't have an excuse, I just need to get moving. I'm determined to lose the weight I gained on Risperdal.
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Old May 05, 2019, 06:50 PM
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It's dinner time and I'm not even attempting to start making it. Actually, my stomach is very mildly upset. And yet I wish I would have something to eat, but I also feel very picky about what. I could just reheat the one crab cake that is leftover for my husband, but then I wouldn't have anything. Part of me wants to go to Surf Taco, but hubby likely would refuse. I don't feel like driving there myself. Hubby wouldn't in a million years suggest going anywhere, unless it's my birthday or anniversary. I always have to ask. Even if he agrees to order delivery, I have to be the one that handles 100% of that, plus the table, etc. I swear that if I say absolutely nothing, he'd wait until 9 pm and then ask about dinner. If I said to fend for oneself, he would eat something like a can of sardines.
We call these nights bowl of cereal nights. Hopefully something easy and tasty will come to mind.
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Old May 07, 2019, 07:31 AM
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Well I’m starting this new diet and exercise plan tomorrow so I’ve been eating terrible to get it out of my system. I really need to lose the weight I gained on zyprexa and I’m going on vacation in October and I’d like to be happy with the way I look in photos.
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Old May 07, 2019, 08:43 AM
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lost 5 lbs over the past month or so and now I have to restart either Zyprexa or Clozaril (going for Zyprexa) so I'm getting ready to do some more gaining. Going for a walk with the group at IOP maybe half an hour with a steep hill every day. I can't wait until I can drive again so I can go for walks in parks and not get hit by cars.
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Old May 07, 2019, 09:32 AM
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Well I’m starting this new diet and exercise plan tomorrow so I’ve been eating terrible to get it out of my system. I really need to lose the weight I gained on zyprexa and I’m going on vacation in October and I’d like to be happy with the way I look in photos.
I always binge right before I start a new diet. One last hoorah! Losing weight by October seems like a healthy goal. We're here to support you along the way and wish you well.
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Old May 07, 2019, 06:35 PM
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Ate terribly yesterday too. McDonald’s got me. But at least I only ate a few of the fries. But I ate early so I was hungry again by bedtime. So I ate a yogurt, but then I also ate the rest of my son’s yogurt parfait. So yeah, 300 calories over again. Not so good. Today’s looking good though.
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Old May 08, 2019, 03:03 PM
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My doc (GP) read me the riot act for gaining weight; hard to make excuses though when there was ice cream involved.... Gonna have to get serious about what I eat again.
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Old May 08, 2019, 03:38 PM
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My doc (GP) read me the riot act for gaining weight; hard to make excuses though when there was ice cream involved.... Gonna have to get serious about what I eat again.
Ice cream is a dangerous drug.
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Old May 09, 2019, 07:46 PM
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I had an epihany today. I am eating so many extra calories while I prepare food for my kids. I didn't realize just how many times I snag a bit of the food I'm making for them as I go along and it really adds up. I am going to try to make an effort not to do it for the next few weeks to see if it makes a difference. I'm not even hungry when I do it. It has just become a habit.

No exercise today. I feel blah. Summer is basically here. The temps have been in the high
80s every day and the humidity is back. It makes me feel lethargic, but I need to get moving.
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Old May 09, 2019, 08:13 PM
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I had to go over on my calories yesterday because I was starving by like 7pm and I had no milk for cereal. So I had a cheese sandwich. Sent me over but only by 100 calories so not too bad. Today I am still under by 260 but I’m pretty hungry so I’ll probably have to eat before I go to bed. I don’t feel like it though so I might just forget about it and try to go to sleep on an empty stomach. I don’t know if I lost weight this week because I had such a bad weekend and Monday. I might not even weigh myself this week because I’ll be disappointed if I gained weight again. But we will see.

I’m hoping to leave enough calories to have a drink tomorrow but since we usually go out on fridays I don’t know if I will. Depends on how I eat during the day. If I keep my calories low for breakfast and lunch I should be ok. I’ve been getting the donut sticks from McDonald’s in the morning - not the healthiest choice but shockingly they only have 280 calories which is not bad for breakfast. If I have that and a hot dog for lunch I should have a lot left over for dinner.

If we get this house we’re trying to rent I’ll be forced to eat better because we won’t be able to afford to go out all the time. So that’s a plus.
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Old May 17, 2019, 12:14 PM
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I lost a few pounds over the last week because I was sick with the stomach flu. I guess that's a win. I haven't been exercising as much lately though and it shows. I'm needing to tone up everywhere. Its a good problem to have though. The summer is here and it is time to get moving more. I'm almost back to my weight pre Risperdal. The last few pounds always seem the hardest!

How is everyone else doing?
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Old May 17, 2019, 02:04 PM
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As usual I got frustrated and gave up. Been eating horribly all week. Probably gained back at least the two pounds I lost. At least! I am going to get back on track on Monday. I’m going to be walking a lot more because I got a job at a summer camp and I will be walking at least a couple of miles each day so I need to get in better shape before I attempt that. I walked 1.17 miles on Wednesday, the first nice day in like three days. I was going to walk yesterday but I got sick with a cold so I couldn’t. I’m feeling better today but I have too much work to do for my master’s classes to go out and walk. Maybe later in the evening I can go with my boyfriend.
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Old May 17, 2019, 02:36 PM
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I did my weekly chore of cutting the grass yesterday that left me dripping in sweat and clinging to life. But today I decided to try a workout at home on you tube to help get me into better shape. My sister showed me this walk at home video that is simple enough for me to try. So I did. I already knew I was out of shape, but this was something I could do and my plan is to stick with it and hopefully move up to more difficult workouts. So here's to getting back in shape this summer!
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Old May 17, 2019, 07:16 PM
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I did my weekly chore of cutting the grass yesterday that left me dripping in sweat and clinging to life. But today I decided to try a workout at home on you tube to help get me into better shape. My sister showed me this walk at home video that is simple enough for me to try. So I did. I already knew I was out of shape, but this was something I could do and my plan is to stick with it and hopefully move up to more difficult workouts. So here's to getting back in shape this summer!

Good for you Gina_re! I hope that this new program works for you
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Old May 17, 2019, 07:16 PM
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As usual I got frustrated and gave up. Been eating horribly all week. Probably gained back at least the two pounds I lost. At least! I am going to get back on track on Monday. I’m going to be walking a lot more because I got a job at a summer camp and I will be walking at least a couple of miles each day so I need to get in better shape before I attempt that. I walked 1.17 miles on Wednesday, the first nice day in like three days. I was going to walk yesterday but I got sick with a cold so I couldn’t. I’m feeling better today but I have too much work to do for my master’s classes to go out and walk. Maybe later in the evening I can go with my boyfriend.


I hope your cold is gone. Good luck with the new job!
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Old May 17, 2019, 07:17 PM
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I lost a few pounds over the last week because I was sick with the stomach flu. I guess that's a win. I haven't been exercising as much lately though and it shows. I'm needing to tone up everywhere. Its a good problem to have though. The summer is here and it is time to get moving more. I'm almost back to my weight pre Risperdal. The last few pounds always seem the hardest!


How is everyone else doing?


Stomach flu is the worst. I hope you’re feeling better
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Old May 17, 2019, 07:21 PM
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I lost 2 pounds this week doing this program with my mom. I was happy with 2 pounds because I wasn’t great about eating or exercising. I’ve been having the worst brain zaps that I can hardly function some days so exercise has been hard. And today I drank some pop because the zaps were making me nauseous. But the nice weather is here so I’m more ready to get moving and I really want to lose weight before my next trip in October so I’m happy with how I look in pictures.
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Ive actually gained but my clothes fit better so I'm not sure what to think. Stupid scale.
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