I've tried low-carb a number of times, but never really got a chance
to give it a run long-term because of clinical depression/rapid
cycling. I've never had any trouble with sustainability, with a good
overall mood, though.
This time around the stability issue is addressed (tegretol, geodon),
as well as the antidepressant issue (geodon, wellbutrin). I will add
that I was sitting at near 270 before this all started again and, for
the first eight months or so, I had actually lost a lot of weight -on
my own- because of anxiety. I dropped to 229 in about seven weeks
because I simply couldn't eat enough to maintain my weight.
Anyhow, in the meantime I've experienced what I think is a combination
of rebound and carbohydrate cravings caused by drugs I've been put on
in the meantime (the latter is how my psychiatrist described
drug-induced weight gain). Of course the whole thing could be
explained by rebound + yet another depression episode's worth of
weight gain (tends to be 18 pounds or so for me).
I figure the best way to handle this is -not- to 'diet' it off, but
simply return to a way of eating that I've enjoyed before and has
worked well for family members and let it come off on its own.
Essentially, low-carb possibly with some low glycemic index foods
added here and there later on.
Gavin
Starting at 287. On my frame: 250 semi-okay, 230 good, 212 excellent,
195 superb. I'd be happy with either 250 or 230 in the long run.