#4901 ·
Morgan Chase5 said:I was just reviewing the fine print on my antidepressant today and realized that weight gain is actually listed as a side effect. To be honest, I’ve put on about twenty pounds over the last year, though I’ve been largely chalking that up to menopause. I don't think twenty pounds is the end of the world—I suppose I’ve just transitioned into a more "statuesque" silhouette—but it is a bit comical to look in the mirror when I spent most of my life being quite athletic and lean.
That said, I have no desire to see those numbers continue to climb.
I am certainly not a fan of strict dieting... lately, I've found myself gravitating toward fruit or making my own fresh juices at home.
What would you all recommend? Is simple movement, perhaps some brisk walking, enough?
I really can't bring myself to go swimming; the pools are always so chilly and loud. It’s much better in the summer when I can head out to the lake.
Should I try cutting back on carbs?
Last year, I was absolutely addicted to Hostess snack cakes... this year, I just don't have much of an interest in sweets.
And as for exercising—should it be in the morning or the evening? Who is going to provide the necessary motivation?
How do you all manage it?
Try a calorie-reduction approach: eat more frequent, smaller meals to lower your total daily intake. Start your mornings with grains and end your days with protein. Use fruit as a snack, but limit it to one piece at a time. Even fruit can be problematic due to high sugar content. Avoid sweets entirely.
If your budget allows, sign up for group classes like aerobics; otherwise, stick to running or cycling—whatever you prefer.
