Weight Problems

[Kimlu]

Hello my lovelies, hope you're all looking after yourselves. Been very low last couple of weeks, the old depression is setting in and making things 10 times worse. Main problem is weight - I've put on about 2 stone since last christmas and obviously this isn't helping my breathing. Went back to slimming club last week, couple of good days but more bad ones! I've lost quite a bit over the years and am petrified of putting on more, main concern is that the consultant will not treat me if I don't lose it. Keeping me awake at nights - sorry for rant, wondered if anyone else has same problem? I've been shielding and doing more in the house but not excercising, know all the theory but can't seem to put it into practise. Hugs my lovelies xxxx

[Katinka46]

Thank you so much for coming on here and telling your tale. Most of us will understand your problem. It’s very hard. So sorry about the depression. Could you get help from your GP? Do you have enough support from family and friends? And please offload onto us. It’s what we are here for.

Love and hugs

Kate xxx 🌷💕🦓💐

[Kimlu in reply to Katinka46]

Thank you Kate, I'm on anti depressants permanently, have a very supportive husband who has been very good since diagnosis if ILD. Don't go out much but am starting to want to so that may help. You are so kind to reply xxx

[madonbrew]

Hi Kimlu,

Thanks for sharing your story! I think lockdown has been hard weight/diet wise for lots of people! I have yoyoed weight wise my whole life...was really anorexic in my 20s then got put on steroids and gained heaps. Didn’t deal well with that at all! Have yoyoed ever since within three stone.

I found slimming world really helpful...helped me to get some routine to food a bit, but I still struggle and totally understand the fear of gaining what you lost& more.

BUT, you can do it!!!! Have you got people around you to support you? I found the biggest help was planning my meals so that I don’t suddenly just feel hungry and wonder what’s in the cupboard & eat crisps, cake etc.. but plan for the snacks too.

PM me if you ever need to chat!

Dee x

[Kimlu in reply to madonbrew]

Thank you so much Dee, seems selfish to be worrying about this when others have so much more to worry about. I actually went shopping for the first time today and got some nice fruit and low-calorie food, taking it slow and you're right about the planning! Take care.

Penny xx

[madonbrew in reply to Kimlu]

Please don’t think it selfish! It’s a very real struggle! Believe me, I know this one well!!!

Well done for your shopping trip& picking up some helpful things! Supermarkets stress me out in a major way!!! I hardly go in them on my own because hey make me panic...all the choice etc and trying to choose sensible and healthy options.

When I was under the ED services one thing that helped me loads was that they said ‘each meal time is a new one, so even if you mess up at lunch, it doesn’t mean you have to mess up for the rest of the day...

Obviously I’m talking from proper eating disordered days, but there were some helpful things for all of us who struggle with weight and food.

You take care too!

Dee

[madonbrew in reply to madonbrew]

And stress impacts our eating habits & it sounds like you have lots going on at the moment! So don’t beat yourself up!

[Kimlu in reply to madonbrew]

Bless you, thanks xxx

[Caspiana]

Hello Kimlu ,👋😊

It is certainly not selfish of you to be concerned about yourself. It must be very difficult especially since lock down and not being able to get out much. There was a time I got really overweight. The only thing that really helped was a change of lifestyle and that meant fitting physical exercise into my daily routine. So, I started walking much more and it really did do the trick, though the results are slower than doing anything drastic. I don't know if this is a good suggestion or not, but perhaps a little light walking in the morning and evening with your husband may help? It could possibly also help your low feeling. I know it helps me when I feel down.

Also, what do you mean by your doctor won't treat you? Take care.

Cas xx 🙋🐕

[Kimlu in reply to Caspiana]

Hi Caspiana, many thanks for your reply, I know I'm not doing excercise which I hope to put right along with sone dietary changes. I've been isolating, like a lot of people, and seem to have lost confidence in myself. Regarding my doctor, I'm on steroids and being monitored by a consultant at a large hospital, all I meant was that I'm afraid they won't continue to treat me if I don't lose the weight. I do find this site a god-send, people are always so understanding xxxx

Penny

xxx

[Caspiana in reply to Kimlu]

Hello Penny. Slowly does it. I doubt they can stop treating you just because of weight gain. There are some really dark times when we think we will never be anywhere near to okay again, but the light appears again slowly when the clouds clear. Believe in that. *HUG* Please do update if you'd like to. xx 🤗

[madonbrew in reply to Kimlu]

And steroids are another reason for weight gain! I don’t know how people deal with the constant hunger whilst on steroids!?

[Suzie42]

It's all about mind over matter. I'm one to talk...I'm diabetic as well as having IPF and I cannot stop eating sweet things, I know it's bad for me but with the drugs I'm taking the craving for the wrong food is high. Caspiana is right in saying try taking short walks a few times a day. I'm now doing that, my husband actually has to nag me to go out and when I do I always feel better when I get home. I think personally forget what you are eating and put 100% into exercising and the eating problem will start to fade. Exercise is the best thing for our minds. Doctors will treat everyone regardless, so that should never be a concern so take that one off your list of worries. Take care x

[Kimlu in reply to Suzie42]

Hi Suzi many thanks for your reply. It is difficult to get out of a rut sometimes but the support I get on this site is so wonderful. xxxx

[Suzie42 in reply to Kimlu]

Yes I know....just try a little more each day. Lots of hugs xxxx

[shouty]

Sorry you feeling low it's been such a strange year & even harder with Depression I know. I struggled at times recently & just being able to voice your feelings on here helps. You get encouragement & caring. Please be gentle with yourself .

[Kimlu in reply to shouty]

Thankyou for your kind reply, I can't believe the support I get on here. Take care of yourself xxx

[Ergendl]

When you can't get out, try playing some of your favourite music from the past and sing and dance to it. If you can't dance on your feet, try chair dancing, where you sit and move your arms and legs. That all counts as exercise, and it would help your spirits rise a bit. So often in depression, it's getting started that's the problem. I made a little timetable for myself, with things like going out, eating, doing little tasks around the house on, so that I started to get moving again from the total given up shutdown of depression.

All the best.

[Kimlu in reply to Ergendl]

Hi thankyou for your reply - love music and dancing so will definitely give this a go xxx

[teresa297]

I’ve been on the bread for life diet for almost 2 weeks and I’ve already lost 6lbs. It’s so simple if you like bread

[Kimlu in reply to teresa297]

Hi, many thanks for your reply. I haven't heard of this one - love bread though xxx

[teresa297 in reply to Kimlu]

It’s an old one if you google it you’ll get some ideas

[Sops]

Same here, sympathy and a hug.

Kept ordering dresses that on arrival, would not zip up at the back so had to return all,

Then suddenly had a light bulb moment , its ME not the dresses.

Thats the problem in shielding, i don't think i ate more, because i did not have more to eat, but obviously i am wrong.

How did you go to slimming club,?i am interested as need to do the same.

Sopsx

[Kimlu in reply to Sops]

Hi, many thanks for your reply I'm getting so much kind and positive feedback I'm so thankful to everyone. I've belonged to Slimming World for 7 years, lost over 6 and a half stone and used to help with the 'shop', knew all the members and it was more a social event for me. I kept the weight off for 3 years but have slid back, there were no meeting during lockdown. Now they have started up again and I went last monday for the first time. You go at a certain booked time, there are about 7 of you in each group when you are weighed and then you have the meeting. Its strictly controlled, everyone wears a mask, there is hand sanitiser and no-contact for payment and registration. I was quite impressed. If you want to have a look and find out your nearest group, go on to Slimming World website, put in your postcode and they will tell you the nearest group to you and contact numbers for the consultants. I worked for me and am hoping it will again. Good luck! xxxx

[Patk1]

Xxx

[Kimlu]

Wow how interesting! Many thanks for your reply, I have ordered a walking machine so that should help me, also I love dancing so will give your suggestions a try. xxx

[Sops]

You are amazing, i feel quite inspired by your achievements,

Sopsx

[Neville33]

I think what that consultant said was horrible.. would find someone else.. do your best each day to be healthy,

...prayer is important as we don’t journey alone💖

[Kimlu in reply to Neville33]

Hi Neville thankyou for your kind reply. The consultant didn't actually say that to me, but I understood that it was expected for me to lose weight. xxx