Hi

[ElliceMiles]

I'm starting healthy eating tomorrow. I suffer with major depressive disorder and I have noticed over the years that my condition is worse when I over eat. I also want to get to 9st and stay there. I'm ready to put in the work, I just hope I stay motivated.

[Ariele-6]

Good luck with your first day, and stay positive

[ElliceMiles in reply to Ariele-6]

Thank you! 😊

[Hidden]

Hi Ellice You have come to the right place! Everyone on here is very friendly and supportive. You may want to think about doing the NHS 12 week plan to start with, a lot of us have done that Also, take a look at the Welcome Newbies in the pinned posts, to the right hand side of your screen (I think it's at the bottom if you are on a phone).

I wish you the best of luck!

[ElliceMiles in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I'm so please to already have responses. I have downloaded the 12 week plan and definitely gping to use it. Thank you for that, will check the Newbies page. Thanks again for your support.

[irisflower]

Hello Eillice

I have the same feelings when i indulge, it can tend to be a vicious circle. So i thought NewYears day I would get my mind into a better place and sort myself from these low and destructive feelings! I cleared the house of unhealthy food and started planning easy healthy food and taking a bottle of water where ever I go. A week into it and I'm doing really well, feeling positive, upbeat and have lost 2lb. When ever i feel threatened by indulging i tell myself I'm doing very well with ths' it helps and i drink water and move on.

It's all about getting your precious mind into gear. Good luck

[ElliceMiles in reply to irisflower]

Thank you. It's nice to know other struggle with this. I did try to start last week but just couldn't get into it. I think that finding this health site will help. Thanks again. Will try to do the same with bottle of water.

[SlimmerSue62]

Good luck with your weight loss. Stick with the positive mind set you will be fine 😊

[ElliceMiles in reply to SlimmerSue62]

Thank you 😊 I'm in a much better place than last Monday so here's hoping!

[irisflower in reply to ElliceMiles]

Brilliant start Ellice :-))

[SlimmerSue62 in reply to ElliceMiles]

So pleased ellis, ita a lovely forum as you can see. People are so friendly. Anytime you need encouragement just post. Someone will always reply 😊

[ElliceMiles in reply to SlimmerSue62]

Thank you 😊

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, ElliceMiles

You might like to join our weigh-in today, the thread can be found in the Events Section, to the right of the home page, at the bottom if you're using a phone.

Wishing you all the best

[ElliceMiles in reply to moreless]

Thank you that would be great.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to ElliceMiles]

I shall look forward to seeing you there

[ElliceMiles in reply to moreless]

Just commented now and replied to a few other members. It looks like a great group. Thank you.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to ElliceMiles]

Fantastic! It is, indeed, a great group and all the better now, for you joining it

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello ElliceMiles and welcome to the forum ☺

The 12 week plan is an excellent way to start, as is joining the forum ☺ I'm glad you find eating properly helps your depression.

With regards to weight loss, I find it easier to have smaller goals and focus on health rather than the number on the scales ☺

Are you getting much exercise? My hubby and my daughter both battle depression and find exercise very beneficial ☺

Good luck and best wishes

Anna

[ary88 Restart July 2023]

Hi Ellie, good luck for the week, hope you get to feel and think better, I share the same condition xG

[ElliceMiles in reply to ary88]

Thank you.

[Ligita]

Hi,

I also suffer from depression - perhaps more than 20 years.. I am on antidepressants as well. I 've started 12 weeks program just two weeks ago and I also did 6 weeks of Coach to 5 program. I can say that I feel much more energetic than before - I can't believe that running and diet can give you the same treatment as antidepressants , though I must sau antidepressant didn't make me so energetic as running does. I wish you good look. I can say that my depression is at much lower level compared to the period when I started running and healthy diet. I hope you will feel the same as me

[ElliceMiles in reply to Ligita]

Thank you for sharing that. I have read that exercise is a great antidepressant and I hope my lifestyle changes will help me like they have helpedal you. I also love yoga, I haven't done it for a few months but it really helps me to feel more in control.