I have had a few posts over the last few months in regards to my SLOW weight loss. I was perplexed how I could be eating almost perfectly, working out, etc. and simply NOT losing weight.
Well, the reason really was my Effexor. After tons of research I found out that A LOT of women like myself who gained weight while on Bi-Polar, Depression/Anxiety meds - simply cannot lose it while on the meds.
I got off about 2 weeks ago and now the scale is moving again. Not one Dr. can explain why this drug makes it impossible to lose weight while doign everything right - but its a fact. I was on the meds for years and now that I'm off - I feel terrific!
I am seeing a holistic dr as well and we are tring to treat the symptoms of bi-polar naturally.
Also found out that I am pre-diabetic which can cause you to get fat too and so we are working on that as well.
Just thought I would give everyone an update.
Here are some recent pics:
I'm on the left -
me and son below
