Posted by Hombre on August 2, 2010, at 0:35:39
In reply to Re: Weight loss meds » morgan miller, posted by Maxime on August 1, 2010, at 21:30:13
I am depressed if I don't eat enough, no matter how much meds and supplements I take. Eating is #1. I can't even sleep well if I'm starved.
Sometimes eating more gives you the energy to exercise. Your body will naturally avoid physical activity when you are starving. Once you exercise, you are able to build lean tissue and burn away some water and fat. Also keep in mind that without nutrition for enzymes, hormones and other body chemicals, your metabolism will not work correctly and more likely you'll catabolize (break down) lean tissue and bone but store fat since your body thinks it is in a state of extreme emergency. Your stress levels will remain high and you'll feel exhausted.
Your brain also demands a certain number of calories. It also needs lots of fats and lecithin among other things. Without these and the building blocks and cofactors to build neurotransmitters, even antidepressants won't have anything to work with.
A tough situation. I hope you improve soon.
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