How weird. I put on a little over 20 lbs since starting meds too. What helped me lose some of it was switching the AD to a different one and taking a low, low dose. Kind of like maintenance dose.

It sounds like you are off to a good start. Being aware of your eating/activity habits before you start is really important.

BTW- I used to be like you "friend" at work (eating all day) only I never gained and had trouble all my life keeping it on. My Dad used to say I only ate one meal a day. It began in a.m. when I woke up and ended when I went to bed. I sometimes wonder if I need to go back to that to lose this last 12 lbs.