Can depression screw with your weight?

I have been desperatley trying to get into shape after having had my child. I put on 60 pounds in the last 4 years. I have been following this exercise program, and for the most part, when I do it, it works. The problem is that every 3 days, I lose/forget my motivtion. I dont know why. Every 3-4 days. I love eating right, and love to exercise. It makes me feel good. But there are those days when I just dont want to get out of bed, much less take care of myself.
My husband doesnt support my attempt to lose weight very much. He still eats fatty foods in front of me and wants a "hearty meal" every night. If I make fish or something, hell eat it, but get an in-n-out burger an hour later. And with a new baby and a tight budget, cooking 2 seperate meals isnt practical.
I need ideas on how to stay on track. Please help.

Yes, depression can make you heavier. Keep going to the gym, eat your special diet, stay away from In n Out, and when you become a hottay and your husband is a fatty, run off with a new man. That'll show him that fish can be good for you.

depression can mess with everything
I eat carrots throughout the day. Then I can eat a small portion of whatever I fix at night. Carrots are budget friendly. Also I eat yogurt alot. Just fill up on things like that. Or veggies. Then you can still fix the one meal at night and eat just a small portion

It definately messes with your weight! I'd be concerned if your weight didn't change.

Oh yes big time....
Some people eat, and others don't.

try looking for meals that are fast and easy to cook but will also be filling that way u will keep your husband from eating 2 meals n you will be in budget and it will keep you healthy too

yes you could over eat or you can eat the wrong things plus with depression you won't feel like going any where or being active so your weight well go up it not easy living with it i had to live with depression for over 20 years now it so bad i can no longer work .

make your meals a head of time plan them out just for you if he don't want to eat what your having thats ok just let him eat and don't worry what on his plate . and for not getting out of bed and not wanting to take care of your self i been there many times just take it one day at a time . for breakfast have on hand some breakfast shakes make yourself at lest drink one of those in the morning when you don't feel like eating

Completely understand, in same situation! I basically feed him and then make sure I eat something a little more healthy. It is not so much what you are eating but how much. He can eat all he wants but make sure you are cutting your portions down. Eat more fruit when he isn't around or even when he is, that way you feel better about what you are doing. He doesn't have to support you, it would be great, but it is hard for them to do things when it is not their issue. My guy can eat and not gain weight and I do, so I have to work out and he doesn't. Is it difficult to do by yourself with no support, yes, but what other choice do we have. I'm not going to get fat because he is content, I make me happy!

do you take anti depressants??
they can cause weight gain too.

and news is,they dont work..

YES! it can big time. I am depressed because of how BIG I am and when I try to lose weight I can't because I am so depressed I pig out.

Oh Yes....you can gain alot of weight , and, in a hurry.

First, Realize you aren't going to get any help from your husband. You are going to have to discipline yourself and stay away from the food he is eating.

Make healthy meals. If he still goes out, then when you have trouble paying bills, tell him to stop eating out. If he wants a "hearty" meal, he can cook it.

Yes, eating healthy is more expensive, but what is more important than your health? So many people will spend $20K on a car, $60/month on cable, $60/month on Internet, etc. But, they won't spend a few extra dollars on healthy food.

Get your priorities straight, and don't wait for anyone to help you. Start doing it and when he sees that he is getting fat and you are getting jaw dropping stares, then he'll be asking for your help.

you can make a meat loaf use ground turkey and add some chopped veggies into the meat that way you can have some what of a healthily meal for you and one hearty style meal for him. if he likes gravy let him have it and you can do a bake potatoes for you self and one for him but you can use some thing like a low fat or reduced colorie type butter or maragine for you plus steam your veggies and add some Mrs. dash on top. also you can do chicken too so many ways that he will never know you are so called eating heathy. men are funny when it comes to a diet they never want to eat so called diet food but we have to so called trick them buy replacing salt, and sugar and fat for flavor with spices instead.

I suggest joining curves. Its cheaper than most gyms, its only like $30 a month and I think they let you pay in payments throughout the month. It has worked wonders for me. I love the girly atmosphere, and the women are so encouraging! Most of them are older than me, but they are almost all moms too and are so helpful. I have more energy now than i have had since I was a teenager (two kids, extra 55 pounds within 2.5 years) but now I only have 10 pounds to go before I'm back to my pre pregnancy weight with my first child! As for your husband, ask him which he prefers, a grumpy, tired, hefty wife, or a energetic, healthy, slimmer one? If he uses the whole "I love you both ways" trick, tell him thank you, but that you'd prefer to be the second one and that he needs to support you. As for dinner, check out this websight for healthy, hearty quick meals http://recipe.aol.com/recipe/browse?sem=... You can eat the same foods as your husband, just eat smaller portions. If he wants hamburgers, make him one with lean ground beef, and yourself one with a smaller meat patty and a whole grain bun. Theres lots of these tricks, you just have to look for them. Good luck, and congrats on your baby!

Yes depression affects your weight both up and down. It is good you are exercising and yes depression can keep you from getting out of bed and out of the house. It can also cause people to shop a lot and get into bad debt. I recommend you see a MD but if you want to try the non-medical route first try these. cook good like you are and let your husband do what he needs to, don't try and change him, you can suggest health and all but don't push him. It would be nice to get his support but don't rely on him, go and get your friends (the positive one) and meet new people in the gym get as much workout buddies as you can (men buddies are good inspirations-for me anyways : ) )You might want to take a look at this 30 day program. I lost 10 pounds in 14 days http://gr8income.isagenix.com/us/en/home... that was just the side effect. I did it because I was on so much diet pills and needed a good detox program. After 7 days I have so much energy. Call or email me and we can talk. You can also do some weight training, toning muscles is good. Exercise releases chemicals in the body that can lift your mood (see the reference websites). THE MOST important of all is FIND what is making you depressed and work on it. You might not be able to take it away but you can take steps to make your life happier (in my opinion). Invest time and money into your health and wellbeing. good luck in all your ventures!!!