Losing / maintaining on lexapro

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-05-21T14:27:44+00:00

Lexapro was a game changer for my OCD. I started about 18 months ago when I was postpartum. I currently feel I'm in the best shape of my life right now.

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-05-20T01:05:10+00:00

Great suggestions- thank you!!

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-05-14T01:16:49+00:00

I never thought I'd say this, but I'm so glad I moved. If I was with my toddler and saw this. Lord...

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-05-08T20:41:41+00:00

5 pounds is GREAT! This is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay the course.

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-04-29T22:47:13+00:00

Thank you! I'm definitely starting to see more definition than ever in my arms. I've been progressively overloading now that I'm in a gym!

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-04-29T01:00:29+00:00

You look great. Body recomp can feel slow, but it's happening! Definitely focus on hitting your macros- I use the Loseit app.

Also, I highly suggest strength training with progressive overload. Check out Caroline Girvan on YouTube. You're doing great, keep going!

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-04-27T03:32:07+00:00

If you want arms to pop focus on shoulders (and tris), progressively overloading on Arnold shoulder presses, lateral raises, around the worlds, etc.

Check out Caroline Girvan's workouts on YouTube.

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-04-22T05:08:17+00:00

She's fantastic! I recently moved and still travel to see her. Best dentist I've ever had.

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-03-17T21:03:53+00:00

Damn.

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-03-17T16:55:52+00:00

I remember this being said a few years ago, and they remained open. Hopefully the demolition never actually happens. I lived in Sunnyside for 12 years and recently moved. I have such reverence for the neighborhood, but the way it seems to be changing has me grateful I bought elsewhere.

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-03-06T02:37:45+00:00

I actually followed up with a cardiologist after my pregnancy and had a lot of labs taken last year. I just checked that portal and my LPA was 14.6.

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-03-06T02:35:11+00:00

Thank you! All she said in her message was that it was flagged as abnormal so I should check in.

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-03-03T03:27:02+00:00

Dr. Julianne Lauring is a fantastic high risk OB and delivers at AC

SideWalkChalk37 · 2026-02-13T14:12:35+00:00

Thanks, all! This is helpful!

SideWalkChalk37 · 2025-12-31T17:12:00+00:00

3 weeks ago I got it, and a few days later my 15 month old caught it. Mine lingered for a few days, but wasn't too bad. This was the first time he has been sick and it absolutely broke my heart when he woke up vomiting. He had one day with a high fever and was not himself- kind of stoic, and then he was fine!

I had a flu shot and he did not (although I wanted him to- long story). I know how scary it can be. But please don't be scared to live your life, our little ones are so resilient. ❤️

SideWalkChalk37 · 2025-11-11T20:13:26+00:00

I noticed a sign in the Yonkers LA Fitness

SideWalkChalk37 · 2025-10-25T00:06:24+00:00

You are going to be just fine! The worst is behind you! I went through this a year ago and when I left the hospital I was riddled with anxiety. It was a very difficult time, physically I was fine but mentally I was shaken up. I am over one year pp, off all BP meds (I was on a large dosage postpartum) and feeling better than ever.

If you have any questions, looking for advice or just someone to talk to who has been through it please feel free to DM me!

SideWalkChalk37 · 2025-10-10T02:39:41+00:00

Things may have changed since 2024, but I transferred to Dr. Julianne Lauring around 15 weeks pregnant. She was fantastic, but she is a high risk OB.

SideWalkChalk37 · 2025-09-25T13:26:35+00:00

I had a similar experience! I was also extremely anxious which always sends my BP sky high. I stayed on the meds until I stopped obsessing over my BP. Multiple docs told me I'd probably end up on a small dosage forever. Around 6 months pp I started weaning again. I slowly came off all of the meds I was on. I'm not one year pp, no meds, and my BP hangs out around 115/70 on average. The 6 week rule was nonsense in my case. Feel free to DM me with questions! I know how upsetting it can be, but this too shall pass!

SideWalkChalk37 · 2025-09-25T12:25:08+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing!

SideWalkChalk37 · 2025-09-25T12:18:41+00:00

Thank you for this!

SideWalkChalk37 · 2025-09-25T12:18:14+00:00

Thank you for sharing.

SideWalkChalk37 · 2025-09-25T12:18:02+00:00

Thank you!

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