Getting help with weight

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I have gained to the point that I rotate three pairs of jeans with elastic waistbands as the core of my wardrobe.  One of my nephews told me that I have a double chin and the other has expressed concern about how much sugar I eat.  I never had weight problems until peri.  I just eat all the time.  I never actually get hungry because I eat all day.  It's all comfort eating, feeling like having what I want gives me control over something in my chaotic life.  I have Crohn's disease, too, and have a checkup next month with my GI doctor, who is going to have a fit when he sees me like this.  Unlike my gyn doctor, he actually thinks that maintaining a healthy weight is important.  She doesn't seem to care.  I have to get help for myself.  Please tell me it's not impossible to lose some weight if I get on a healthy food and exercise plan while in peri.  Has anybody done this?

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    Hi. Yes you can lose weight. I recently lost 10lbs over a 8 week period on a 1500 calories a day combined with exercise.
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      That's great to hear.  Good job.  I had almost talked myself out of even trying.  Knowing that it can be done is encouraging.

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    You've reminded me that I lost 15lb using the my fitness pal app on my phone that syncs with a step counter app. Pacer is one or Fitbit. It counts all your calories when you log your food consumption and you can see how much you can eat to lose weight. Slowly or quicker if you wish. The step counter adds calories for extra treats or to lose weight. It certainly made me be more mobile. I enjoyed having the control.

    Now I must practice what I preach and get back on it after gaining a few pounds over the winter! And since starting Hrt. Good luck x

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      Thanks for this reminder... I wear a pedometer and used to track my steps using an app.  It isn't the kind that automatically loads the info into an app, so I entered the step counts... stopped using it somewhere along the way, but you've reminded me to start tracking my steps/miles again.

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      It is amazing how we get lazy and lose motivation then spiral into self doubt. I had a family wedding last year, I lost weight for that then I gave up trying and the weight came back. I definitely feel better with out the extra pounds. Thanks for the prompt to look after myself again!
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      That is exactly what I've been thinking, that I let myself get lazy, then feel sorry for myself, quit trying, etc.  It's great that we can support each other!

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