why can't i lose weight now that i am no longer depressed?

Question

i'm a little over weight but i could never get the weight off, and then about a month ago i was heartbroken and got pretty depressed, and i lost 16lbs, it was very encouraging and after i got over the depression i gained 5 lbs back, and now i can't lose anymore! what is wrong?

Answer 1

coz when your depressed you lose your appetite...dont go to thin.its not a pretty sight...use a smaller plate when you eat..so it looks like your eating alot..that way you will train you stomach to want less...as your stomach will shrink

Answer 2

First of all the amounts of weight you are talking about are relatively insignificant if you are height weight proportionate. A little hefty isn't as big a deal as ever body makes it out to be. Your obsession with those amounts indicates you might be on the way to a eating disorder. Especially if your weight loss was by diet only. The best way to loose weight is eat a little less and exercise a lot more. Diet only weight loss usually creates a biological imbalance that results in more weight gain later.

Answer 3

First of all, don't over do to lose weight or else you will hurt your self. One thing, you should be active as much as you can. Take a walk. Have a dog? Take it with you. Join a fitness group, or going your family and make one.
After that remember to eat good. Good food. Low fat. Don't go crazy either because you eating something you shouldn't. Once in a while, but not to much.
And always confidence in your self. Don't get mad because you don't lose weight. YOU WILL GET THERE.

Lates. CARLOS

Answer 4

Please go to a doctor and check if you have PCOS. sometimes women put on weight for that. Is your menstrual cycle regulars? I had PCOS and lost 22lbs after I started taking medication. It also effects your skin and metabolism, so no matter what you try (diet or exercises) you will not loose weight unless this is treated.
Also do a T4 test for your thyroid gland. Those are two hidden reasons as to why some people cannot loose weight.

Answer 5

Well, I think that there are some facts that are missing, like for example:

Did your diet change?
Did your level of exercise change?

But then again, there can be other factors why you aren't losing weight like thyroid problems, etc. I would suggest talking with your doctor about it.

Thanks,
GOkinaka

Answer 6

WEight loss is CAUSED by depression because of stress, not eating properly etc. so now that ur normal you need to loose weight the old fashioned way.....

Answer 7

Quit being so hopeless and exercise!
If you do, it will not matter so much is you lose weight as
muscle weighs more than fat and, as a result, you could stay
the same weight, but look completely different!
Good Luck!

Answer 8

Exercise daily and eat healthy food.

Answer 9

eat healthy and drink lots of water.

Answer 10

you are gaining weight because you've been eating...?