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Oh yes I have gained weight during this. I eat for comfort, but it sure isn' t comforting what I see in the mirror. Good tips on here. I am gonna stop the bingeing. Hugs
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Yes! For me it's a combination of stress eating, having less time to shop and prepare good meals for myself, and the lack of time for exercise. I know that I *should* do these things but it's very hard. The emotional stress of what's going on makes it more difficult to take care of myself but factors into the equation as poor sleep, high cortisol, etc. It seriously going to take a Herculean act to get myself back on track. Maybe starting on one piece of those things at a time is a good idea. Yes, to the caregiver "weight loss challenge!" Or the caregiver "take good care of yourself too challenge."
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Quiet as it's kept, many of us were always emotional eaters. I found that although I was not a morning person, there were a couple of hours in the AM that I could sneak out without concern for my mother's wellbeing. I religiously either went walking with a friend or to the YMCA (where I maintained unused membership). I didn't really lose weight but I believe it helped keep some of the stress at bay & my body felt stronger. When mom needed an attendent because she couldn't be left alone at all, I took that opportunity to get out & walk. With or without my walking buddy.
Remember, put on your life jacket first!
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I gained 30 plus pounds over the last 2.5 years. Hated looking in the mirror. During that time I had severe depression and spent most of my time drugged and sitting. After much therapy and ECT, I am off almost all meds, eating healthy....no sugar, no high carb foods and exercise everyday, I am slowly losing the extra baggage. I like the idea of not eating after 7. Think I will attempt doing that.
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I am in a similar situation. Looking after Dad, gained so much weight; I had to get my knee drained etc. I have decided it's like when you are on a plane..."you put the oxygen mask on yourself first"! So I exercise everyday for an hour away from my Dad! I pay for someone to come! You must do the same!
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Thanks so much. I'm going through the same. Been a care giver to first my mom and now my dad though he is in long term care now I still visit at least 3 times a week and my phone is never off . Some days he calls 12 times a day, so it's not like I'm getting a break. I'm tired a lot, lack sleep and I'm just too tired to eat and I'm still putting on weight. But there are lots of answers here that make sense and I hope to follow them. Caregiver be kind to yourself first or you are no good to anyone else.
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