Just remember your body didn't ask to be overweight, you did it. So now that you want to lose weight be kind to your body, don't punish it. Lose weight slowly. Crash dieting can seriously damage your health. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables but you must also include a certain amount of fat. Your body needs to be fed. When you have lost a few pounds and then you get stuck on a plateau, don't panic, it's good to be able to maintain a steady weight and after a couple of weeks you will lose weight again. Do it gently and kindly. Exercise helps but there again it is important not to overdo things. I am dieting and have reached a plateau. Any minute I shall make a breakthrough and start to lose a little more weight. All these things should be side issues; spiritual health is far more important.
There are two main types of depression, reactive, which is a reaction to your circumstances and endogenous, which is a part of your makeup and not entirely affected by your circumstances. I get the second type. When I am depressed I like to sleep a lot, this is probably not a good thing as depression can lift if you do not have extra sleep. It is all very well knowing that , but acting upon it is another thing. Exercise is also beneficial. Some sorts of depression can be lifted by taking these measures, but some people need medication. You need to get to know your doctor and develope a relationship with him/her where you feel you can trust their judgement. Do look for help as there are lots of possibilities out there. It is not good to spend long stretches of time on your own. Talking with other people will often help lift your spirits, especially if they are people who have gone through this experience themselves. Maybe you need to join a self help group. Avoid people who tell...
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