No. I was engaged to someone and broke off the engagement. The next person I dated was my husband, so in that case, I said yes and it stuck that time.

Black bean tacos, vegan nachos, Portobello mushroom fajitas, http://damndelicious.net/2014/10/03/easy-lo-mein/, http://meatfreeketo.com/vegan-keto-crack-slaw/, and this list: https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/top-10-vegan-recipes-of-2016/. My dd16 and I are vegan, and my ds14 is pescatarian. My dh and dd9 still eat meat, but they like these vegan meals. :001_smile:

1) What are two foods you are glad you like? Spinach and cauliflower 2) What are two foods you wish you liked? Watermelon and beets 3) What are two foods you're glad you don't like? Eggs and dairy.

Congratulations! :hurray:

What a wonderful day!

-School -Laundry -Write -Clean and organize my kitchen and living room -Take a walk

From the store, I prefer blackberry, but for some reason, when it comes to homemade, I prefer plum.

How very sad.

I'm so sorry.

Lately, I've been enjoying Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tea. My current favorites are Mandarin Orange Spice and Blueberry. I drink mine hot.

:hurray: :hurray:

Not *hate*, but strongly dislike...Owen Wilson.

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. I am diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. My current cocktail of meds is working for now. My psychiatrist put me on Wellbutrin a couple of months ago to see if it was a good fit for me, and it shot my anxiety through the roof and increased my suicidal thoughts. I do know that meds lose their effectiveness over time and that potentially I will have to change again. That scares me. I hope you have a smooth transition and are able to find something that works for you.

I'm about to head out the door now, but I'm going to read this when I get back home tonight. Thanks!

Yes, you're right. Other than the extra weight, I'm in a pretty good place right now.

This is where I'd like to be. If cutting dairy doesn't work, and it comes down to either switching meds or learning to love my body as it is, then I'm going to learn how to love my body.

I'd like some opinions on "The Big Sick" if anyone goes to see it. I'm interested, but I want to know if I should pay theater price or wait for it to come to Redbox.

The Walking Dead, of course. All the smartest people do. :lol:

I'm so sorry. That sounds awful.

Thanks, everyone. I'll be eliminating dairy from my diet this Tuesday. Prayers and good vibes appreciated! I've been eating a ketogenic diet as opposed to simply low carb since April, but I still haven't lost the weight that the antidepressants caused me to gain. I'm afraid to change meds again. My current med combination is working pretty well for me, and I don't think I'm stable enough to handle a change. I do a combination of cardio & strength training for exercise, so I'm thinking I should just increase the time spent on each. Maybe that, combined with dairy elimination, will be what finally works. Plus, the good thing is that dairy doesn't cause me to gain weight, but it could be the reason I'm not losing weight; so, once I meet my goal weight, then I can probably add dairy back again.

Something else I just thought of today...notebooks and pens! I have a small notebook in my purse and a standard-sized notebook that I carry around the house with me. I also make sure to have a pen with me wherever I go. When I go to bed at night, my notebook & pen go with me. This way, whenever inspiration strikes, I can write it down, even if it's just a quick note. It might be something funny that someone says, or it might be a beautiful sunset or flower that I see. I also write down my worst thoughts, which may or may not come out in my writing. I got the notebook idea from Pinterest. It's been one of my greatest tools.

Yes, I seem to be maintaining at the 20 lb. weight gain weight. I'm just afraid it will increase more. Weight gain is why I got off anti-depressants ten years ago, but evidently that was not a good decision.

Yes. I have to keep myself from checking Facebook or coming here. :laugh:

Ugh! I am so frustrated. My medications (Zoloft, Trazodone, Mirtazapine) have caused me to gain 20 lbs. Background: I have eaten LCHF for seven years. I quickly met my goal weight & maintained it until this year, when I had to be put back on anti-depressants due to a suicide attempt. It was (clearly) a really bad episode, and it required hospitalization. I mention all that simply to make it clear that getting off anti-depressants is NOT an option for me, and that I am already eating in a manner that should promote weight loss. I have cut back further on carbs, decreased my protein, and increased my exercise. Also, I've tried other non-weight affecting anti-depressants, but they did not work for me. They increased my anxiety. Nothing I'm doing is working. The scale won't budge. I'm not losing inches, either. My next step is to cut dairy, which is going to be REALLY hard for me. Any other thoughts? Ideas? I am really discouraged.

I write in my computer room. I write best in the mornings or afternoons. I light a candle that's only lit when I write. When it burns down, I purchase another. I also have a special coffee mug that I drink from when I write. I listen to a certain playlist. This is my writing ritual. I have my teens take care of my special needs daughter during this time. I shut out all distractions. Even when I'm not feeling "inspired," if I start my ritual, then suddenly I will find myself able to write.