My Body

[jules4569]

I'm 16 and I am 185 lbs. I am on anti-depressants and birth control for endometriosis so I can't go off of it. Both are making me gain weight, plus I have no self-control. I do not know how to change this. I am trying to be active but I have no motivation because of my depression. Any advice? Did hypnosis help anybody? Thanks.

[Tiggerr]

Hi Jules and welcome,

Sorry to hear about the issues you are having to deal with.

As for the self-control, I wouldn't worry about that too much, as that will be one of the reasons that brought most of us here in the first place

The good news, is that whilst being active can be helpful to losing weight, it isn't a prerequisite. You will be able to lose weight by managing your calories and that can be achieved by mainly managing portion sizes.

An administrator will reply to your post with lots of useful information both about how to proceed in changing your lifestyle in a positive way and how to get the best from this forum. It's worth taking the time to read and understand everything they suggest as the more information we have, the better decisions we can make.

Wishing you a good journey

[YellowRose55]

Morning jules4569

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

You will find this forum very supportive and encouraging so if you need help along the way just shout out. Why not come along and joins today weigh in.

Take a look at the Welcome Newbie post in the Pinned post section at the right hand side or at the bottom if your on a mobile. Have a look at the nhs 12 week plan, many members have had success following this plan. Use the BMI checker to work out your daily calorie allowance.

Have a look at the Daily Diary which you can find on the Home page in Events. It is where all the members are sharing their daily plans on what they are eating and any exercise they are doing. This thread will give you some ideas on how to start.

Below the Pinned posts are the Topics where members share a range of weight related subjects.

Take your measurements at the start together with a photo so you can see the changes on the days the scales don't move.

We have daily weigh ins so why not come along and join us today. You can find the weigh ins on the Home page in the Events section on the right. Just click on the post in Events and record your start weight and any loss/gain or maintain for the week.

To get the most of the forum be active, share tips, recipes and experiences. Read some of the posts they are very motivating.

Have a good first week.

Rose