Overcoming Post Partum Depression and Binge Eating with Nutritious Food and Adequate Sleep
Read how a reddit user, ExpensiveTruck6351, lost 17 pounds in three months by overcoming post-partum depression and binge eating.
Article by Madeleine Smith
![A before and after photo of a 5'7" female showing a weight reduction from 177 pounds to 160 pounds. A total loss of 17 pounds. A before and after photo of a 5'7" female showing a weight reduction from 177 pounds to 160 pounds. A total loss of 17 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/s8fgmie2cxz81_optimized_1x.jpg)
F/30/5’7 [177 > 160 = 17 pounds] (three months) in an episode of post partum depression I cut my own hair and would binge eat nightly. I feel so much better now.
Originally posted on /r/progresspics
Introduction
ExpensiveTruck6351 is a 30-year-old woman who stands at 5 feet 7 inches tall. In three months, she lost 17 pounds, going from 177 pounds to 160 pounds. In a reddit post, she revealed that she had an episode of post-partum depression and used to binge eat nightly. However, with a change in her eating habits, sleep pattern, and lifestyle in general, she was able to overcome her depression and binge eating.
Nutritious Food Keeps Sugar Cravings at Bay
ExpensiveTruck6351 attributes much of her weight loss success to eating more nutritious food during the day. This change in diet helped to prevent her sugar cravings at night. As a result, she was not tempted to binge eat. She also made sure that she was not sleep deprived, as this had been a trigger for her depression and binge eating.
No Sweets in the House
To avoid temptation, ExpensiveTruck6351 made sure that there were no sweets in the house. She admits that she can't control herself around them, and so, she ensures that they are not available. She decided that if she wants sweets while she's out, it's okay. She tries not to be too extreme.
Empathy and Support from the Reddit Community
Although some of the comments on ExpensiveTruck6351's reddit post were negative, there were also empathetic and supportive comments. One redditor expressed their hope that she was doing better. Another asked her what strategies she used to overcome her depression and binge eating. ExpensiveTruck6351's response provided valuable insights that other users could try out for themselves.
Conclusion
ExpensiveTruck6351's story is an encouraging one that demonstrates the effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle for treating depression and binge eating. By eating nutritious food, getting adequate sleep, and avoiding unhealthy foods, anyone can take positive steps towards their mental and physical wellbeing. Her success is a testament to the fact that with the right mindset and strategies, progress is achievable.
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Madeleine Smith
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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
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