Hi when did you last have your thyroid function levels tested?
It is demoralising to gain weight when not a lot has changed. A slow metabolism might be the problem.
Kalories: a measurement of heat: need kalories to burn off fats. [became calories for some reason
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Which type of cereal, as many have hidden sugars which are substituted for sweeteners which can add weight : DH eats porridge to which he adds dried fruits every morning. I have Lizies muesli with a little semiskilled milk and dried blue berries to start the day. Apparently protein is essential but I can't digest eggs as eggs ........ so I miss at least 5 possible meals daily!
......... white toast or a mix? I've recently begun eating brown bread with bits in
sometimes with proper butter: which has a little more flavour than my usual white choice. How do U cook the chicken? When DH cooks he wipes any food that might be extra greasy with kitchen roll, i.e. chips, fish from the shop and drains roasted foods well B4 serving. [as members know DH does the cooking ;-)]
I think that you probably require more fruits and veg.. I'm not great on fruits: can't eat apples, too chewy
and berries are often sour = more sugar. I love veg in all forms: roasted, on the top; spuds in any form with butter and lots of black pepper over. I also 'go off' foods which I may have been enjoying for months!
U don't mention what you drink. I start the day with weak black T, 2 sugars and the same mid morning. Until recently I was drinking Coke or fruit juices but found that my reflux irritating cough became worse. So I have bottled, fizzy water ....... tea isn't as pleasant by mid-afternoon, taste buds seem to alter
. I avoid coffee as it makes me nauseous. Milk: YUK!
How's your exercise regime, myself, I simply can't be bothered to walk or swim. Years ago when I had a dog we walked miles daily. Brisk walking helps energise the body/brain, helps the long bones and VitD can lift mood.
Is there a dietician at your Surgery? MinL lost weight by measuring every thing she wanted to eat, putting it on a saucer in the fridge the previous night: once the saucers were empty, that was it. As a home cook she also cut her portions in half. She kept the weigh off!
U could also go to a Gym/Leisure Centre to see whether there is advice without needing to join. Let us know. All is not lost!
