I am on antidepressants and have tried low carb diets. I can lose some weight?

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on it and my allergies are better but I am moody and can't think as clearly. Does anybody else have these problems or suggestions for a particular diet that would work for me?

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I used to be depressed - the docs wanted to medicate me, but I wanted to live healthy and med free! I had alot of weight to lose so I got down and worked hard. I lost 54 lbs (you can see my before and after pic here http://www.healthandstrength.net ) and I actually came out of my depression!!!

Here is what I did...remember to talk to your doctor before you change anything:


1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired...all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweeka.htm...
2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier! We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions! When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function. Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.
3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.htm... are my favorite ab exercises. I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.
4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek.htm... I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.
5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very important time. I have a good article on my site here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweekb.htm that talks about the importance of sleep and how STRESS can make actually make you fatter.
6. BE POSITIVE. Be thankful every day and love yourself
7. BE CONSISTANT! That I think is the KEY to losing weight. So what if you went a week and only lost a pound...or didnt lose any...KEEP going. DON'T stop. This is a lifelong commitment, so stick to it and one day you will open your eyes and need a new wardrobe!
8. Eat more veggies and skinny friendly foods. I have my list of my top ten foods that I ate to lost weight here http://www.healthandstrength.net/tenfoods.htm...
80% veggies at every meal including breakfast will keep you young and help you lose weight.
9. Do the little things that count! Check out 10 cool ideas that you can do to help boost your calorie burn throught the day here: http://www.healthandstrength.net/tips.htm
Good luck and don't forget that YOU are the only one who decides what foods enter your body and how long you sit around. Make the change, take the chance and give yourself time! You can do it. I know you can!

Answer 2

eat in moderation

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drink 3 cups of green tea in 24 hours researchers say it can increase energy expenditure by 106 calories

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Consume low calorie food

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Don t take rest more than 30 seconds between exercises

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Consume honey before bed because consumption of honey may help to burn more fat during those early hours of sleep

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find the perfect teeny weeny polka dot bikini try on 16 suits one every 3 minutes

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buy a pedometer clip it to your belt and aim for an extra 1 000 steps a day

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do your grocery shopping with a list and a time limit that way you re less likely to stray into the processed foods section

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strap on your 4 inch stilettos and you only have to climb 25 flights