Losing Weight

[Jaco2016]

Has anyone had luck losing weight while on antidepressants? Im needing to lose 15 lbs or so in my belly area. I work out 5 days per week at least 30 min often 45 min combination cardio and weights and i ear very healthy, low carb, high vegetable etc. Been doing this routine for a couple years bit still look and feel several months pregnant. Any tips or suggestions? Ive tried other antidepressants before with poor tolerance for switching, side effects, etc.

[Blueruth]

Sounds weird but add a 10-20 min daily walk. It doesn't seem like much but it works. The thing that sticks out is "routine". Maybe you are bored? Could be reading into it too much but I won't do a routine. I do do exercise though.

[101315 in reply to Blueruth]

not many negative effects while walking for sure .. it may be slower than what you expect but it it highly proven if you make a daily commitment

[Blueruth in reply to 101315]

I was trying to lose weight and I was in a plateau. I added walks and lost 10 pounds in ummm 🤔 6 weeks I think? It was like a booster shot.

[Jaco2016 in reply to Blueruth]

so adding walking to what im already doing? Thanks, i might give this a shot

[Blueruth in reply to Jaco2016]

It is really more about changing your routine. You have to keep your mind active too. Otherwise you just get stagnant. I walked a different path today for example (and stepped in a little doo doo

[Jaco2016 in reply to Blueruth]

I can see that... switching things up keeps you motivated to stay active. I parked farther away today from my job so i could walk 10 min one way instead of the usual 4 min. Felt good to walk more today, thanks for the tip!

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[Hidden]

I’m trying to lose weight and I take Seroquel, which I know can cause you to slowly gain weight. I don’t know what to do, I’m not losing much. I might talk to my doctor about it.

[Jaco2016 in reply to Hidden]

I take mirtazapine which is also one that can slowly pack on the pounds. I had the same thought to talk to my doc as well to either switch to something else or taper off....