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[Whatkids]

I lost a lot of weight after gastric bypass. Moved back to the Midwest after 6 very happy years in San Diego. Had another child. Gained back my weight along with some other terrible habits. I just want to sleep. All of the time.

[kbed]

Just start by forcing yourself to go out for a walk I am sure you will feel better about yourself think about maybe a future event you want to feel fit for I started in 2015 struggling on holiday to walk far as my hips hurt I was referred to gym by my practice nurse now 2 stone lighter I am now training for a 5km doing park runs & I have entered race for life, I weigh 65kg & would love to lose 5kg but I am concentraing on getting fitter hopeful the weight will come off at some time. Good luck.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Whatkids and welcome to the weight loss forum ☺

I'm sorry you are finding things so difficult just now 😕 Moving to a new area is very stressful and can take some adjusting.

With regards to your weight, to avoid re-gaining after a loss involves a radical mind change, and accepting the need to eat less and keep control for life.

Have a look at these suggestions for getting the most from the forum and please ask if you have any questions 😊

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Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for ☺

Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate ☺

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Best wishes

Anna

[Mollydex]

Hi and welcome. Anna's advise is so good . Enjoy the forum , it really helps

[AnnTandy 1 stone]

The inclination to sleep rather than do is a concern - visit your doctor is my advice. You need motivation in order to lose weight and if you don't have any that's something you need to address first. You'll know from experience that losing weight will encourage you to lose more but first you need to recover your joy in life, because that's what will keep you going through the blips - that, and realising that you have virtual friends on this forum who will help in any way they can. Good luck.