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I posted this in a different forum and it didn't seem to fit so I'm posting it here. I hope it helps someone.

I'm 5' 0" tall. From ages 41ish to 57ish I gained approximately 50 lbs.

My p-doc put me on Zyprexa in November of 2010 to August of 2011, I gained about 45 pounds putting me over 200 pounds... I didn't go to my 40th high school reunion because of how I looked.

So, I gained as much in 10 months time as much as I did in 16 years! I'll spare you the expletives here.

So, from late August 2011 to now (late January), I've lost approximately 45 pounds which puts me back at pre-Zyprexa weight. I think I should lose more for for health reasons/BMI, etc. I am truly happy about this weight loss! Actually, I'm ecstatic!!!

It is only fair to say that these have been very trying times for me, that I'm sure have played a huge roll: no jobs, facing foreclosure, selling home of 22 years at below market value, new place to live, etc.

But, I'm here to tell you, coming off Zyprexa is the main catalyst. I'm NOT starving all the time! I'm NOT looking for food late at night. I'm NOT savoring food like a long lost lover. I'm NOT planning my next mouthful as I'm swallowing my last. I'm NOT eating food as if I'm in a Zen-like state. I'm NOT doing those things.

What I am doing is looking at food as a product. It's what I eat when I'm hungry. It's variety is what I NEED rather than what I WANT. I'm evaluating what GOOD it does for me rather than ignoring what HARM it's probably causing. I'm slowly changing my perspective and it's HEALTHIER.

A whole new attitude.