My problem started 2 years ago when I met my fiance I was the perfect size 10. Then I started going my own way like drinking thought it was alright to have alcohol every time I go out till I want to stop. Then I got married to my fiance and just before my mum's side family wedding in the spring at christmas the year before I got bad wind in my stomach there was to my surprise drink in the afternoon on boxing day I had one bottle beer then the year after I had a breakdown after the spring wedding because of all the drink I had I think 13-15 in total larger, winex5 Champagne small glass to toast. larger in the bedroom, wine after the wedding had ended the bar was still open my eyes shut then vaguely remember walking with my husband to the bedroom. I went to the docs which the docs diagnosed as depression anyway, I can drink wine far safer than mixing your drinks or vodka a no no. but I don't drink in the week or at weekends don't maybe have much time for that + the morning after. I then joined Weight Watchers too see what it was all about done well thought was going to make it too the end but started getting very Hungary like they plan the meals for you when to have snacks and so on. Joined aqua aerobics at my local pool last month October 2009 did not stick water made me feel like cold sauna is more warmer. Tried Slim Fast thought about having the shakes at night as a meal replacement got detoxifying tea but THE BOTTOM LINE IS WHERE AM I GOING WRONG? IT IS MY SISTER'S BIRTHDAY THE DAY BEFORE MY HUSBAND'S 5TH NOVEMBER I AM LIKE GOT TOO GET THE DIET RIGHT AND TRY AND LOSE A POUND OR FEEL SECURED STAYING ON TRACK. SO I HAVE SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF MY HUBBY WORKS 4X A WEEK. ANY GOOD DIET ADVICE OR ADVICE THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TOO LOOK AT MY EMAIL OR YOU CAN EMAIL ME PRIVATE ON A ONE TO ONE. JUST TELL ME YOU WOULD LIKE TO EMAIL ME PRIVATE OR NOT.

Hiya,

There are a number of diet, healthy eating and fitness boards on iVillage.

Here is a link which you may find useful. Personally I would recommend Slimming World as it is a flexible healthy eating plan where there is so much choice for all food tastes that you have no need to feel hungary.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/dietandfitness/boards/0,16833,,00.html

Slimming World board - http://messageboards.ivillage.co.uk/iv-ukdfslimming

Hi,

Sorry if it's me being dense but when you saw the doctor and they diagnosed depression did you speak to them about your drinking? Maybe it's a case that you should work at not drinking alcohol at all if it's a trigger for negative things for you? Also you are talking about an eating plan you wish to follow, but you haven't mentioned food being a problem in your post.

As you are suffering from depression I would recommend finding some exercise you'd enjoy doing - there's loads of evidence to suggest that running can help with depression as well as the obvious fitness benefits. If you don't fancy running there are many different things you can choose - a rebounder (mini trampoline) is a great inexpensive way to exercise, walking is fantastic too. So there are many things you can do without having to step foot inside a gym.

One more thing - avoid detox rubbish and slim fast, eating "normal" nutritious food is the best way to go both for weightloss and long term health purposes. Don't waste your money.

hth