Advice to lose weight

[Andiej88]

Hi. I am over weight suffer with depression and pcso my gp as told me to lose weight but im really struggling. I work in care so work long hours and feel tired that i dont want to exercise. Any advice would be appreciated thank you

[suramo]

Andiej88

Please be specific. Tell us your height, weight, waist circumference and diet habits.

[Andiej88 in reply to suramo]

My diet habits are not good. I will go days with out eating or i eat to much to the point i feel dick. I weigh 17st and i am 5ft 3ins and i wear size 22 clothes

[Annde70]

Hi Andiej88

How are things going? I too work in care and appreciate the problems long hours and shift work can give. However, I try to fit in at least 2 if not 3 Aqua aerobic sessions a week and even if I am feeling tired and reluctant to go I find making the effort to go makes me feel better after. I don't mean to suggest you do Aqua aerobics but find an exercise that you can enjoy and make that extra effort to do it and you will benefit both physically and mentally. This could be something as simple as a walk at regular intervals

As far as eating goes, try making a food diary, write down not only what you eat and when but how you were feeling at the time, you may well see a pattern that emerges and can then take some positive steps to address issues

Hope you manage to get yourself sorted