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i'm a veteran of the USAF. when i left 2 years ago i was a size 5 and was in tip-top shape. i have been in school recently took the summer/fall semester off so i could stay at home with my 2 babies ( i do plan on returning next semester). my marriage is failing and as soon as our home sells (soon hopefully) i plan on filing for a divorce. we live in the middle of nowhere (a very small texas town) and i have no family or friends around (and trust me i have tried). the reason why i tell you this is because this might have a lot to do with the problem that i am asking all of you. i am seriosly concerened about my weight. i have gained about 6 since i have been staying home. my eating has been out of control and is getting worse. i take over the counter diet pills cause my dr wouldnt prescribe me any. i get no exercise. i feel exhausted/overwhelmed all the time. has anyone ever oversome this feeling and if so how? please no negative replies. im having a hard enough time dealing with this.

Answer 1

Seems normal to be in a bad situation and start eating more. When things even out you'll move on and not have time to eat. Give yourself a little room to just not be OK for a while. Your doctor may not prescribe a diet pill but maybe an antidepressant will help. Don't give up. Holding yourself together with children and a marriage in a town you aren't familiar with is not easy. I think your doing well. Very well.

Answer 2

weight gain is normal when you are stressed. Deal with the stress and the weight will take care of it's self. Don't buy cookies and chips, buy carrots and grapes. ask yourself ,when you are snacking"Am I really hungry or just stressed out. . Throw away 1/2 of everything you put on your plate. Do sit ups when you watch TV . Don't eat everytime your kids want a snack. And remember, if you get a divorce, you won't have any time to your self. EVER. I don't know all the details but, if your kids are small, try hard to work it out. It is not greener on the other side. Trust me on that.

Answer 3

Sorry to hear. I havent been in your position before as far as you circumstances before but I am a girl and I have had times of weight gain. It is hard to get out of that rut but its possible. You should try and think healthy. I find this very motivating. Think of a woman who drinks lots water every day, who eats lots of fruit and vegetables, who only eats whole grains and who looks great and has beautiful skin, whop exercises every/second day.
You can be that woman. You just have to make your mind up when to start. You will feel better and radiate a more positive attitude. Just start

Answer 4

It doesn't help that your in a very small town. Are you depressed? This tends to help us eat more. When things aren't going well people tend to eat or not to eat. The problem with gaining weight is that we become comfortable in our situation. Next thing you know the weight seems to pile on overnight and its hard to get rid of. My suggestion is to do alot of walking then you can eat pretty well anything. you need to exercise. Once you are out of your situation, you will get into shape. Hey being single will do it..... trust me..... Good luck

Answer 5

sounds like your going through a mild depression and compensating it for losing weight. diet pills are never good they can become addicting. maybe simple diet change will affect your mood and energy level. sounds like your really down about your appearance. and that can always carry over into your marriage and affect your life. once you take control for yourself and not be dependent on other ppl or pills to solve your problems your self esteem should rise. i went through a lil weight depression myself. once i lost weight..i felt much much better. self esteem can be a bia sometimes and can affect you w/o even knowing it. hope that helps..if any! ^_^