Your Weight

[KP the nut]

I'm just reducing portion sizes and cutting out alcohol during the week.

H makes his own wine and seeing the amount of sugar being used sort of makes it hit home. In a 5 gallon batch he made recently, he used 3kg of sugar:eek:.

I haven't banned any food item, including chocolate but I am very conscious of how much I eat and keep it low. Bread isn't an issue as I don't eat a lot of it and most of that is home made granary style.

9 times out of 10 we cook from scratch using fresh produce (we always have) with a take away maybe twice a month.

I'm also walking the dogs at least 5 times a week for about 20 - 30 minutes.

 

[MomOfTwo]

KP, Chocolate should never be banned. :)

 

[JustBe]

I don't eat bread or any meat or processed foods but chocolate is a daily necessity! :cool:

 

[KP the nut]

Being more active is definitely helping me.

 

[Britt.f7]

His problem is he never feels full

Once he starts eating less, he will start getting fuller sooner. It takes time, but it will happen.

 

[MomOfTwo]

Once he starts eating less, he will start getting fuller sooner. It takes time, but it will happen.

Britt, I hope so. He has a huge appetite. At supper he will eat two large plates of food and not be full. :-)

 

[piratelady]

I bought some exercise DVD's today - I bought a yoga one for the relaxation benefits. I also bought one to hopefully help me to be more active during this cold months without having to join a gym :)

 

[Shellbell]

On Monday, I am going to start going to the gym 3-4 times a week again. Have slacked off over the last few weeks, due to being so tired and changing meds.

Then I might let myself eat.

 

[MomOfTwo]

Shellbell, I think I have to accomplish something as well before I eat. I wonder how many people with PTSD struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating?

 

[Deleted member 12723]

probably a bunch of us

 

[maddog]

My doctor told me yesterday that he doesn't think he has ever worked with anyone with a severe abuse history who doesn't struggle, to some extent, with issues around food and eating. A big statement for sure, but sadly, he's probably close to right.

 

[Britt.f7]

I definitely think it is a control issue. Like it was the one thing we could control. I think that is the one thing about my physical illness, I can not control it. Because I am unable to exercise consistently without some negative effect it has been very difficult. I can control my eating to next to nothing and only healthy, but if you can't get any exercise it really bites(no pun intended). I don't think going from my late thirties to forties helped any either. :wideeyed:

When I was a younger adult it seemed that I could go without one meal and lose ten pounds. Now I go without a meal and I seem to gain ten lbs. :confused:

I'm hoping to get my meds in order, already told them not to give me any that contribute to weight gain. I'm heavy enough and don't need anything more to fight with. I'm hoping for more energy and desire to go out so that on my good physical days I can actually do something!