ADHD Huge weight gain during COVID - extreme financial stress need to turn my life arounf

[Shnookie]

Hi I’m Shnookie. This is my first post on this

Website. I’m bipolar and ADHD and belong to those groups. However my weight is out of control. The heaviest I’ve been in my life

ADHD can cause impulsive eating but I

need to put my foot down. If I can get some guidance from this group it would be greatly appreciated. Hugs 🤗 shnookie

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🙂 Type ‘healthy eating’ in the search box, to see links for specific support and advice.

[Shnookie in reply to wobblybee]

Thank U very much. Have a good day.

Hugs Shnookie

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer in reply to Shnookie]

🙂 ((Hugs))

[Annabelle59]

My husband is having a similar problem, he is flat depressive and borderline diabetic. Unfortunately he loves bread, so trying more protein based breakfast,e.g. Eggs, bacon instead of cereals. He has a Garmin Vivosmart 3, wrist watch, that I got from Ebay, watch out for the wrist size. That gives a step goal and feeds back to a phone app, where it can display sleep, activity etc. A simple daily walk can make big difference. It's a balance between consumption and activity, we watch for cooking oils, bread, booze.

[Shnookie in reply to Annabelle59]

Thank U for the info I’ll check it out.

[scattie]

It's the small steps, I contemplated doing the C25K for so long and downloaded the app n never did anything. Last Sunday I put my trainers on n began week 1 run 1. I am only on my 3rd run but I look forward to it and it has helped clear my mind. Be kind to yourself and give it a go. Go at your own pace but it's so worth it. Good luck and as I always say.....onwards n upwards x

[Shnookie in reply to scattie]

Thank U for your wise advice. First I need to go buy a new pair of sneakers - baby steps 1 but then I'll start up a walking regimen agains. hugs Shnookie

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Did you know there is a weight loss support group as part of this site? I just joined recently. I’m finding it very helpful.

I would encourage more protein, fewer carbs.

I have mental health issues too, and the medications can affect your weight. when you have low mood, you don’t want to exercise ... I know. 🙂

All the best.