Gaining weight back

[vivian_rainey 1]

I had my sleeve 4 years ago and have gained back 15 pounds. I'm a stress and night time snake. My mother moved in with me 2 years ago with alzheimers and I've been a prisoner in my own home since then. No more walking no more socializing what can I do

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[Matt Z 4,139]

Track your intake, and track your calorie burn per day and make sure you eat less than you burn.

Also, check your current Basal Metabolic Rate, because I'm sure it's lowered since you started 4 years ago, our BMR is the amount of calories we need to just be alive (think in a coma, alive but not moving)... BMR drops as you get older, and as you get thinner. So figure out what you burn in a day without any added exercise and eat under that amount of calories and you'll be losing weight again.

Also, keep drinking the water... can't process fat without water!

Can you get a sitter for your mother for a little while each day or a few times a week so you CAN get out and get to the gym and have a life?

[shedo82773 1,236]

I'm so sorry that you have to go thru this with your mom. It' is so hard to have your life changed and all out of whack too. I think you are very courageous> I also took care of my Mom and my Mother in Law in their last days. It was very hard to leave to go even to the store. You worry the whole time you are gone. Maybe you can go back to your basic program. I know it will be hard but you don't want your weight gains to continue. I would go back to measuring everything. Write everything you eat and drink down in a journal. It helps when you can actually, see where you are at. I don't know if this will help but good luck. BTW be sure you are getting your Water and Protein in.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

It's not as fun as getting out to the gym, but you might try doing exercises at home with resistance bands or something like that. The exercise would help lower your stress level, too. I can't imagine how challenging it is for you right now. I hope you find a way for things to get better.

[vivian_rainey 1]

Track your intake, and track your calorie burn per day and make sure you eat less than you burn.
Also, check your current Basal Metabolic Rate, because I'm sure it's lowered since you started 4 years ago, our BMR is the amount of calories we need to just be alive (think in a coma, alive but not moving)... BMR drops as you get older, and as you get thinner. So figure out what you burn in a day without any added exercise and eat under that amount of calories and you'll be losing weight again.
Also, keep drinking the water... can't process fat without water!
Can you get a sitter for your mother for a little while each day or a few times a week so you CAN get out and get to the gym and have a life?

I've been thinking about finding someone. Thank you so much sharing with me. It was very up lifting.

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[vivian_rainey 1]

I'm so sorry that you have to go thru this with your mom. It' is so hard to have your life changed and all out of whack too. I think you are very courageous> I also took care of my Mom and my Mother in Law in their last days. It was very hard to leave to go even to the store. You worry the whole time you are gone. Maybe you can go back to your basic program. I know it will be hard but you don't want your weight gains to continue. I would go back to measuring everything. Write everything you eat and drink down in a journal. It helps when you can actually, see where you are at. I don't know if this will help but good luck. BTW be sure you are getting your Water and Protein in.

Thank you for your insight on my problem. Your very helpful

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[vivian_rainey 1]

It's not as fun as getting out to the gym, but you might try doing exercises at home with resistance bands or something like that. The exercise would help lower your stress level, too. I can't imagine how challenging it is for you right now. I hope you find a way for things to get better.

Thank you

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