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Home » Fat and Depressed – How to Escape the Nightmare

Fat and Depressed – How to Escape the Nightmare

Updated November 22, 2021 by Rich

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Fat and Depressed – Introduction

“I’m fat and depressed; how do I help myself?”

Those are the words I said to myself on June 21, 2012.

Are you thinking the same about yourself right now?

If yes, you, too, are suffering from the vicious cycle of gaining weight and losing weight on various diets, and struggling with depression.

But do not despair because you can put an end to your nightmare.

Obesity and depression link

Research suggests that obesity and depression are related to each other.

Some say that obese individuals face an increased risk of depression and vice versa; depression is a risk factor for obesity.

For example, a 2009 study from the University of Alabama concluded that depression contributes to weight gain faster in depressed people than people who do not suffer from depression.¹

But that study still does not prove depression is the cause of obesity.

Because there are antidepressants that increase your appetite, your weight gain could result from antidepressant medication, not the fact that you are depressed.

Other research reported by the Mayo Clinic suggests that a low-quality diet centered on processed foods is more common in people relating signs of depression.²

So, whether overweight is a side effect of clinical depression or depression is a side effect of obesity is not clear.

What is painfully evident is that you are sick and tired of being, feeling, and appearing fat and depressed to yourself and others.

Therefore, the most crucial question is, how can you relieve your depressive symptoms and achieve a healthy body mass index simultaneously?

Therefore, the most crucial question is, can you do something right now, starting today, to help yourself?

As Cody says in the video below – can you own it?

How to Stop Being Fat and Depressed

I remember those days when I struggled to find a way to lose weight, but at the same time kept sneaking in snicker bars and oreo cookies.

Every day I got up and declared, this is it; I will start losing weight today!

I started the morning off with a bagel and eggs, and orange juice.

Then, by mid-morning, I felt famished, and I’d have a blueberry muffin for a snack, even though I knew it was going to kill off my declaration of freedom from obesity rather quickly.

So, even before high noon, I had already ruined my ‘diet,’ and when that happened, I gave up and would get some pizza for lunch.

But I convinced myself that it would only be one slice, and I could get right back up on the wagon.

Do you think it stopped with only one slice?

Yes, for about 15 minutes, but soon enough, I found my body walking back to the store and getting another slice of pizza, this time a mushroom slice with another root beer.

True, I was flying high from the sugar and felt great for an hour or so after pizza, cookies, ice cream, and grilled cheese with a slice of tomato, cookies, and ice cream for dessert.

But the crash came quickly, especially when I looked in the mirror.

fat and depressed - there is hope to turn things around
Fat and depressed? – there is hope to turn things around – never give up

#1. Stop killing yourself with fast food

You are a fast-food addict, and it is not your fault.

Food scientists are hard at work inventing the next great fast food, which will keep you coming back for more.

Have you struggled your whole adult life with eating habits that morphed into being husky, overweight, and finally obese? \

Did you grow up on frozen food and processed food?

Now you have a solid clue as to why you are overweight!

Eliminate the processed foods, and you will see the magic your miraculous body can perform in front of your eyes.

#2. No more diets – Eat Real Food

Have you tried being a vegetarian, a vegan, a carnivore, fruit only, macrobiotics, round and round you go, weight watchers, no fat, low fat, and high-fat diets?

How many weight loss programs can you keep trying?

The answer is to give up dieting and start eating real food when you are hungry.

Some refer to eating real food as clean eating.

The term itself is not significant.

What is essential is that you focus on quality food like vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, fruits, and some fish, poultry, and meat if you want for flavor. 

You need to shake things up if you want to experience weight loss without suffering.

You cannot keep eating and living the same way if you expect to see different results, as Albert Einstein once said (allegedly) in his definition of insanity.

As soon as you change your eating habits, your body will start to respond.

Get out of your body’s way and let it heal.

#3. Start walking

A fat and depressed person likely sits most of the day at a desk, commuting, eating, or on the couch watching TV with a snack.

Instead, you need to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, and the easiest thing to do is walk.

Nothing fancy is required; get a good pair of walking shoes, take a walk to work, the bus, around the block during lunch, or on a treadmill if it is too cold or hot outside.

#4. Begin Strength training

Once you start eating clean and walking, you will feel better than ever as your weight drops, and you can fit in your clothes.

Eventually, you will want to accelerate your body transformation.

One of the best ways to transform your body is through resistance training.

And two of the most impactful compound exercises are:

  • pushups, and
  • deadlifts

If you master these two fundamental movements of push and pull, you have most of the muscles of your body covered.

As a result, between pushups and deadlifting, getting enough rest, drinking sufficient water, and eating quality food, you will see dramatic changes in your physical health.

how to stop being fat and depressed with resistance training
A year later, in June of 2013, deadlifting in the YMCA

#5. Improve your Mental Health

On top of leaning out, achieving a healthy weight will help your mental health issues as well.

You can treat depression with or without antidepressants by changing your lifestyle, the type of food you eat, and how much exercise, even walking, you get daily.

Unlike obesity, while you might not be able to ‘cure’ depression, you could find it easier to manage without antidepressants.

Giving up your reliance on antidepressants has multiple benefits:

  • avoiding harmful side effects, such as obesity or the worst known side effect – suicidal ideation
  • less toxic drugs in your system
  • spend the money on better quality food, a gym membership, and strength training equipment

Hashi Mashi Diet – Sample Meal Plan

Drink a tall glass of water with lemon when you wake up.

Shoot for half your body weight in ounces every day.

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) recommends that men drink three liters of water a day and women two liters.

You will hit the restroom often, but be happy about that because your body needs water to metabolize fat out of your body.

Also, upping your water game is excellent for your skin, mood, and not to mention your kidneys. 

Begin the day with a breakfast dish fittingly called Hashi Mashi – an omelet with onions, greens, tomato, pepper, and hummus, and avocado on the side, and top it off with olives.

Hashi Mashi Breakfast

fat and depressed solution is real food and movement

Or have oatmeal, peanut butter, and grapes, blueberries or strawberries, or an Ezekiel sprouted grain muffin, almond butter, with slices of red pepper and cucumber.

Have some blueberries, an apple, or grapes for a snack with walnuts or cashews.

You can have an avocado, tuna, tofu, chicken, peanut butter, grapes, or a turkey sandwich on sprouted grain bread with lots of vegetables for lunch, like spinach, tomato, red pepper, and olives.

Or a sweet potato and roasted cauliflower with a lean protein to keep it simple.

An easy dinner is sauteed spinach and garlic with rice and salmon.

I lost 75 pounds in 6 months using the above five fundamental lifestyle changes and meal template suggested above, and you lose the weight you want to as well. Anything that anyone else can do is possible for you.

obesity and depression are linked - do your best to beat obesity and manage depression
Obesity and depression are linked – do your best to beat obesity, which will help you manage depression.

Fat and Depressed – Wrapping Up

Do you struggle with obesity and major depressive disorder?

Are you willing to make some lifestyle changes for 12 weeks to see if it can help you?

If you are ready to change, this post is for you.

You might think it is terrible to feel so fat and depressed, but it is a blessing in disguise because your feeling of disgust led you to take action, and now you are here.

So be proud of yourself; you can do this!

What’s Next?

This post gives you an overview of how to beat obesity and depression.

Next, use this comprehensive guide to Lose 20 Pounds in 3 Months Using 5 Simple Steps.

Also, read and try to implement SIG-E-CAPS: The Ultimate Guide for Screening and Managing Depression.

Last, for now, use these related strength training articles to help you manage depression:

  • 37 Remarkable Deadlifting Benefits to Unleash Your Fitness Fast
  • 27 Sensational Ways How Deadlifts Change Your Body
  • How Deadlifts Saved My Life – The Best Exercise for Depression
  • Set Up Your Deadlift Studio – Deadlift Equipment for Beginners

Related Posts:

  • Obese Man Ditches 3 Common Habits to Lose 75 Pounds
  • The Powerful Benefits of Pushups to Change your Body from Fat to Fit
  • Weaning Off Zoloft is the Best Decision You Ever Made
  • Fat and Depressed; How to Escape the Nightmare
  • 5 Depression and Obesity Links You Need To Know
  • The Holstee Manifesto – It Can Change Your Life

Footnotes:

¹ Is Depression Wrecking Your Weight? – https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/depression-and-weight-connection#1

² Can a Junk Food Diet Increase Your Risk of Depression?

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Rich Hashimashi AuthorRich is a NASM-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and the author of Crossing the Bridge From Depression to Life. At the age of 55, he lost 75 pounds in 6 months, and discovered if you transform your body, you can change your life. You can read about his story here and send Rich a message here.

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