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Weight problems

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Hey! Since covid began and stopping work, I've put on two stone. I'm a healthy weight now but have always struggled with my weight. Especially as a teenager. I'm really unhappy with my current weight but, as I am a healthy weight and I eat regularly, I don't consider myself to have an eating disorder. It's at the point where I really can't accept change and refuse to buy Jeans in the next size up- so that they'll actually fit. Instead I'm failing miserably trying to get fitter and lose a bit of weight. I know there are links between eating disorders and ASD but I may have had one in the past but don't have one now. I'm also on medication that makes me feel extremely tired (on top of what having Aspergers does already) and this doesn't help. It also makes you put on weight. I'm trying to control it but it's so hard. Does anyone have the same problem or have any advice? If I lost weight and got a bit fitter I would feel happier and can afford to do this and still be a healthy weight. I just need the energy!

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  • I've been at both ends of the scale: anorexic in my late teens (late 1970s/early 1980s) then low-range obese (not morbidly obese) between 2016-2019. 

    I got psychotherapy for anorexia. In 2017, I got diagnosed with diabetes. Over the next few years I lost close to 5 stone to reach a normal weight. However, my diabetes got worse since it's inherited from my dad and his family. In 2019 I was diagnosed with Reactive Hypoglycaemia. I have to drastically restrict carbs and eat no sugar.

    To answer your question, the low carb diet with eating protein really worked to lose the weight and keep it off - as long as your health status would be ok with this. There are many food products with zero or low calories. Skinny Food is brilliant with sauces, syrups, biscuits, sweets, etc. Eating only at set times each day helped me. I have to eat small amounts every 2-3 hours to keep level blood sugar. That helps me not to pig out on food!

    I can't exercise due to severe physical disabilities, but you could walk as exercise if you're comfortable with that. Also, taking a nap helped - I'm not eating because I'm tired and crave energy from food. Keeping hydrated with water or sugar-free/zero calorie drinks is important. Sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger.

    I'm also on meds that can put weight on and/or cause fatigue. There's an injection to help people lose weight. However, research shows they gain weight back when the injections stop. I'm not an expert, but what I wrote helped me. Other people may have additional suggestions. Of course if it's a drastic diet, please discuss it with your GP.

    Good luck!

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  • I've been at both ends of the scale: anorexic in my late teens (late 1970s/early 1980s) then low-range obese (not morbidly obese) between 2016-2019. 

    I got psychotherapy for anorexia. In 2017, I got diagnosed with diabetes. Over the next few years I lost close to 5 stone to reach a normal weight. However, my diabetes got worse since it's inherited from my dad and his family. In 2019 I was diagnosed with Reactive Hypoglycaemia. I have to drastically restrict carbs and eat no sugar.

    To answer your question, the low carb diet with eating protein really worked to lose the weight and keep it off - as long as your health status would be ok with this. There are many food products with zero or low calories. Skinny Food is brilliant with sauces, syrups, biscuits, sweets, etc. Eating only at set times each day helped me. I have to eat small amounts every 2-3 hours to keep level blood sugar. That helps me not to pig out on food!

    I can't exercise due to severe physical disabilities, but you could walk as exercise if you're comfortable with that. Also, taking a nap helped - I'm not eating because I'm tired and crave energy from food. Keeping hydrated with water or sugar-free/zero calorie drinks is important. Sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger.

    I'm also on meds that can put weight on and/or cause fatigue. There's an injection to help people lose weight. However, research shows they gain weight back when the injections stop. I'm not an expert, but what I wrote helped me. Other people may have additional suggestions. Of course if it's a drastic diet, please discuss it with your GP.

    Good luck!

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