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Staying Motivated for the Long Haul
Healthy Living | Last Active: Jan 29, 2023 | Replies (499)Comment receiving replies
Thank you.
I've lost 35#s since April 18.
I usually lose and then gain back 25 - 50 #s a year.
The weight comes on when I am depressed. Over the last 25 yrs., I've spent more months depressed than not each year. But I have hope for this year.
God directly intervened on April 18th. I told my husband I had given up. I told him and my psychiatrist that on that day at an appointment. I was very serious, not suicidal but I had lost all hope. (I would never commit suicide and so that to my loving parents).
My daughter called an texted and hour later. I hadn't heard from her for 7 months and had no way to contact her. It was a tremendous sign to me that God was pulling me out.
Since then I have surrounded myself with a lot of support both professional and social.
I don't know if depression will hit me again or not.
Those around me will intervene on my behalf and I'm confident that a blue day won't turn into months in bed.
I eat healthy and I exercise regularly. I go to a professional appt. once a week and people close to me now know what I struggle with.
Like I said, life is amazing and I find that everyday God just wants me to totally dependant on Him. He is truly my best friend. He let's me know that in infinite ways.
God bless everyone.
Christine
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@christinelouse Your story is wonderfully inspirational. Never give up. Does your daughter know what a Godsend she was?
I feel very strongly that my liver transplant, coming when it did, was thanks to the huge number of people praying for me. I know for some people it's hard to "believe", but I wonder how a person cannot.
Great weight loss too! Did you have a particular strategy to lose the weight? I have also lost a lot of weight but I struggle daily to keep it off.
JK
Hello Christine,
I would also like to say thank you and congratulations on this wonderful change in your life! So many positive things have occurred. You must be very grateful. I would like to invite you to another Connect discussion group. The title of the discussion group is "The Importance of Focusing on Postive with Depression and Anxiety." I think you will find the members there have something to share that you can appreciate.
Here is the link to their discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/importance-of-focusing-on-positive-with-depression-anxiety/
I would also like to tag Members, @stsopoci, @elwooodsdad, and @savana1 to post with you as well.
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@christinelouise, Thank you for sharing this deeply personal intervention. You have a powerful faith and inner strength that serve yourself and those who are around you. (and that includes me).
I am happy for you. 35 lbs is a big deal! Are your doctors noticing?
You say that now you eat healthy and exercise regularly. Was this a big change in behavior for you? What kind of eating and exercise changes have you found to be the most helpful?