Donna's fighting depression and weight diary!

[donnajt]

So I am back 2lbs heavier - Monday went out of the window so only a 6 day week to shift those 2lbs. The weekend celebrations have left me exhausted am basically on the sofa unable to move - throat is so sore (although I suspect this wasn't helped by the over-use of flash, cilit blang, bleach, jif etc). Had to have my contraceptive implant replaced this morning - really flippin hurt - arm badly bruised - not allowed to lift anything, hoover or exercise for 24 hours - so had to cancel my toning table session this evening...right off to read your diaries xxx

 

[lass321]

A shame about your arm - poor you! Take the day to rest - sounds like you need it anyway. There is always the rest of the week for hoovering. Shame about the toning tables - but no point taking risks. Take care x.

 

[donnajt]

Tuesday 02 April 2013 - felt very poorly yesterday, so had v little to eat during the day
B: Cup of tea = 198 cals

L: Carrots, Breadsticks, Hummous, Muller Light Rhubarb = 161 cals

D: Youngs Large Bubbly Battered Cod, Actifry Chips & Tartare Sauce, Vienetta = 657 cals

Snacks:
4x hot water & lemon
2x tea
2x Birthday Chocolate Cake (as pictured but I didn't eat the icing) = 588 cals

= 1,291/ 1,453 (163 Cals exercise)

Exercise Alert: 163 Cals burnt/earnt
Walking - 120 mins = 588 cals

 

[donnajt]

I am just sitting here looking at last night's dinner ... Drooling
View attachment 84949

 

[donnajt]

Wednesday 4 March 2013
B: Crusty Roll, 2x Quorn Sausages, Ketchup/American Mustard = 326 cals
very disappointing!!!
L: Apple Salad, Hummus, Breadsticks, Coleslaw = 369 cals

D: Chorizo Gnocchi = 493 cals (including the cheese!!!), Vienetta = 120 cals

Snacks:
5x hot water & lemon
2x Mikado Diam = 22 cals
3x Tea
= 1,204/1,493 (280 Cals exercise)

Exercise Alert: 280 Cals burnt/earnt
Walking - 10 mins = 62 cals

Leslie Sansone - 1 Mile Walk = 141 Cals

 

[Purple Patsy]

Glad you enjoyed your w/end. Hope the sore throat gets better soon but I think you should rest and take care of yourself a bit tonight after the implant thing.

Hope the Vits kick in for you as quickly as they did for me I felt better within a week and much better after 2 weeks and it's such a small price/inconvenience to have to take it for a major difference and I got no sideeffects unlike the happy pills from the quack.

 

[donnajt]

HOORAY HOORAY HOORAY .... finally did the Leslie Sansone 1 mile walk .... really easy and really enjoyable - am planning on starting every day donig this from tomorrow morning...kick my **** if I don't!
Walking - Part 1: Start Quick & Easy - YouTube
its a 15 min workout (including your own cool down) - set at 4mph - works out on mfp at 141 cals (low aerobic workout or brisk 4.0 mph walk)

 

[lass321]

Yay you - well done!!!

 

[donnajt]

Glad you enjoyed your w/end. Hope the sore throat gets better soon but I think you should rest and take care of yourself a bit tonight after the implant thing.

Hope the Vits kick in for you as quickly as they did for me I felt better within a week and much better after 2 weeks and it's such a small price/inconvenience to have to take it for a major difference and I got no sideeffects unlike the happy pills from the quack.

Finally starting to feel human again Purple Patsy - throat is so dry, hate having annoying cough! My arm is now black and blue with my new implant - don't think the GP that did it today had much practice lol she told me afterwards that the implant doctor was on annual leave - normally it takes 3-4 mins, it took her 20 - so much fiddling about

Yay you - well done!!!

Thanks you - have you done it lass321?

 

[lass321]

Thanks you - have you done it lass321?

Not done it - but now that you have I just might

 

[jo-85]

Hi Donna. Hope your ok Hun xx

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[dd82]

Well done with the walk that's great

 

[Aaleigha]

I'll join you on a miles walk tomorrow

have a lovely evening and do take some rest your meals look lovely

 

[SlimmingKitchen]

Hi all, I have done loads of diet - Slimming Magazine (Calorie Counting), Weight Watchers, Slimming World, Weight Watchers, Slimming World, Slimming World...I was most successful on Calorie Counting and Weight Watchers, I have decided to try Calorie Counting and I feel for the first time since I did joined Slimming Magazine Clubs 20 years ago that I am in control (lets hope it lasts).

I am also battling depression, I was diagnosed with SAD last year and as yet have not found the correct medication to keep my depression controlled enough for me to lead a normal life but after another increase in dosage I am finally starting to feel better albeit very anxious...enough!

So I have 2 children, daughter (12) and son (3), we live in Essex, I have really let my daughter down and let her gain weight, so I have all three of us me, husband and daughter on healthy diet

I have previously used Minimins when i followed Slimming World and loved the support and encouragement I received.

I also bought some Slimfast that were being sold very cheaply on Approved Foods before I decided to calorie count - so you might see them pop up from time to time as a meal (esp breakfast which I have problems with cos I find it really hard to eat in the morning)

I also intend to up my water intake - have gone from 0 glasses to 6 glasses/mugs in 3 days, hope to hit 8 from today

And increase to exercise!

Hey Hun

I'm sorry to hear you also suffer with depression.
I was diagnosed back in Aug 2011 and I have struggled to keep it under control at times.
Almost thought id lost my job recently because of it
But luckily I won my case at work.
Did you find you gained quite abit of weight when you first started on the anti depressants?
I've gained bed nearly 2 stone in that time and really struggling to get it off so contemplating trying a new diet plan after my Mexico holiday.

Looking at your diary you've been doing great Hun.
Keep up the good work and keep in touch.
Love Stacey xxx

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[donnajt]

Hi Donna. Hope your ok Hun xx

Hi jo jo - I'm 2lb heavier but good lol! Will get to your diary asap - am so behind with them - hope you and your dad are wellx

I'll join you on a miles walk tomorrow
have a lovely evening and do take some rest your meals look lovely

Good stuff - don't forget to wear a vest and water - its amazing how warm you get!

Hey Hun

I'm sorry to hear you also suffer with depression.
I was diagnosed back in Aug 2011 and I have struggled to keep it under control at times.
Almost thought id lost my job recently because of it
But luckily I won my case at work.
Did you find you gained quite abit of weight when you first started on the anti depressants?
I've gained bed nearly 2 stone in that time and really struggling to get it off so contemplating trying a new diet plan after my Mexico holiday.

Looking at your diary you've been doing great Hun.
Keep up the good work and keep in touch.
Love Stacey xxx

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Hi Stacey, sorry i didnt realise you suffered with depression - can't believe you nearly lost your job over it - there is an Equal Opps Law that should protect you i.e. you can't be dismissed because of depression - I only found this out recently when I had an appointment with the Occ Health at work - I am covered and as your depression is ongoing you should be too

I can't answer on the weight front - I gain weight all the time because i am a greedy piggy with no limitations - sometimes I eat until I can't breathe lol!

With this latest bout i was diagnosed with Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD) I was literally carrying bars (i mean up to 10) in my handbag and each time I hit a wall I would eat them (this was 2-5 times a day) so since I was diagnosed and my meds were finally sorted did I stop craving sweet foods, weight gain and depression do go hand in hand - along with every other nasty side effect. You are looking amazing and your weight loss is inspirational - just don't be like me and wait until its too late to see gp when you have a "depressed episode" this is how I have gotten so low, big hugs xxx

 

[donnajt]

Just made a yummy dinner:

Chorizo & Bacon Spicy Gnocchi, Serves 4, 493 Cals per portion
View attachment 84991
1x Gnocchi (800g pack)
100g chorizo slices (cut into quarters)
5 slices back bacon (trimmed of all fat and sliced)
1 tin chopped tomatoes
little water
1 onion sliced
1 cup of mushrooms, quartered and dry fried
2tbsp tomato puree
3 gloves garlic grated
chilli flakes
mixed herbs

Fry onion chorizo and bacon, garlic in pan
Fry mushroom in separate pan
When onion is soft, add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, mixed herbs, chilli flakes and mushrooms to pan, mix well, add litle water, bring to boi then simmer
Meanwhile cook gnocchi
Grate 90g of cheddar cheese, add 3/4 to pasta sauce pan, stir well
Drain gnocchi reserve a little of the starchy water, combine with sauce, mix well and serve, sprinkle remaining cheese over gnocchi

 

[SlimmingKitchen]

Hi jo jo - I'm 2lb heavier but good lol! Will get to your diary asap - am so behind with them - hope you and your dad are wellx

Good stuff - don't forget to wear a vest and water - its amazing how warm you get!
Hi Stacey, sorry i didnt realise you suffered with depression - can't believe you nearly lost your job over it - there is an Equal Opps Law that should protect you i.e. you can't be dismissed because of depression - I only found this out recently when I had an appointment with the Occ Health at work - I am covered and as your depression is ongoing you should be too

I can't answer on the weight front - I gain weight all the time because i am a greedy piggy with no limitations - sometimes I eat until I can't breathe lol!

With this latest bout i was diagnosed with Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD) I was literally carrying bars (i mean up to 10) in my handbag and each time I hit a wall I would eat them (this was 2-5 times a day) so since I was diagnosed and my meds were finally sorted did I stop craving sweet foods, weight gain and depression do go hand in hand - along with every other nasty side effect. You are looking amazing and your weight loss is inspirational - just don't be like me and wait until its too late to see gp when you have a "depressed episode" this is how I have gotten so low, big hugs xxx

Hey hun
i did loads of research while I was off work and fought my case and I won it. I didn't realise until I looked it up that its actually classed as a disability etc. It's all over with now though but just got to concentrate on getting better. My anti depressants help but some days I feel low for no reason at all so that's something I'm just trying to overcome.

my weight loss hasn't been good lately, I'm just not in the right mind but after holiday I will try to change that.
So how you been getting on lately?xxxx

 

[valerie11]

Hi donna the 2lb will soon be off I decided on the spur of the moment to go back to sw group it's a different class than I used to go to the C is fab she's very passionate about sw was pleased I went am doing 6 week countdown watch this space lol, hope ur ok xxxxx

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[donnajt]

Hi donna the 2lb will soon be off I decided on the spur of the moment to go back to sw group it's a different class than I used to go to the C is fab she's very passionate about sw was pleased I went am doing 6 week countdown watch this space lol, hope ur ok xxxxx

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Hi Val - did reply further up but have copied and pasted (and added lol)

Well done on rejoining SW - glad Consultant is lovely - its good to hear you motivated - my old SW Buddy also rejoined she told me about the new packs - am tempted to join just to get one (how sad!)

as for my creme eggs - my families little eyes popped out on stalks when they saw my box of 48 lol i was a good girl i did share, although there are loads lefts and kids got so many creme egg easter eggs - two keep being added to the box on a daily basis

have you moved yet? will get round to your diary asap - just got so many to catch up on xxx

 

[donnajt]

Morning all - my left arm is black and blue this morning - but not so painful

Started the morning with a 1 mile walk with Leslie Sansone ... lovely way to start the day

Off to get the rubbish out (we haev so much what with parties, pizza deliveries and easter egg boxes)

Then toning tables (hooray haven't been since Friday) at 10 followed by lunch (I hope) at my sisters

Wish this weather would cheer up so that we could go to the park during the easter hols