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I Have Struggled With Weight My Whole Life

I also struggle with depression so yay, great combo.

Anyways, since I was a kid, my mom did everything so I could be thin, from karate/dance/swimming lessons combined to pills. My wedding gown price was defined by the amount of weight I lost before getting married.

Anyways.. after a surgery I gained all the lost weight and here I am again trying to lose it. In the past two weeks I lost 5 pounds. I weighed today and I am .5lbs up -_- !!! Even though I've been excercising and eating healthy. Omg I just couldn't take it anymore and I bursted into tears. It might sound silly to you, but for me it was like a horror movie turning into reality. I found my self suddenly wishing to be anorexic or something so I can finally lose this damn weight!

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AnimatronicLick · 46-50, M

Weight should be a secondary consideration when assessing health and fitness. You should probably be acknowledging that all your hard work is changing your body composition...less fat and some increase in overall muscle mass. This could easily cause someone to gain a little but be in a healthier state.

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AnimatronicLick · 46-50, M

@CrazyCatLady It's perfectly fine. I know this is a delicate topic. I've tried so hard to be a good partner to my wife when she works through similar weight challenges.

I'll say this: I've run many races of varying distances (5k to marathon), but there's no more inspiring sight than to be at the finish line later in the race to see someone 50-100 lbs overweight smiling as they achieve something very special. Metabolism is a real bitch to some people. Don't let anyone devalue your struggle. Keep grinding. You're worth it.

CrazyCatLady · 36-40, F

@AnimatronicLick Thank you! You are very kind to take the time and give me some calming words.

AnimatronicLick · 46-50, M

@CrazyCatLady Anytime.

ExperienceDLT · M

Be patient don't get down or upset with yourself and just continue trying your best the results will come just takes time and also do not feel like you don't look good just the way you are you look good no matter what have confidence in yourself ☺

Itsmrsockmonkey · M

Have you had your thyroid tested?

CrazyCatLady · 36-40, F

@Itsmrsockmonkey Not yet, do you think I should?

Itsmrsockmonkey · M

@CrazyCatLady yes, a simple blood test. Many people have underachieving thyroid hormone and it needs to be a certain level. I always had trouble gaining weight growing up,so active but I strated gaining weight and found out my thyroid wasn't producing enough

CrazyCatLady · 36-40, F

@Itsmrsockmonkey Now that you say that, my sister had underachieving thyroid as well, she has been taking meds and she is finally gaining some weight.

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