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Any caregivers gaining weight?

Caregivers | Last Active: Jan 2 5:38pm | Replies (23)
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@denise96

Being a caregiver is hard. If someone kept bringing me cookies and sweet stuff, I would be as big as a house. I have a big sweet tooth. I would have to start throwing it out as much as I would hate to. I buy those elf cookies with the double stuffed chocolate in them and can eat the whole package in 2 days. I had to quit buying them. But I have to admit that your comment about your mother in law and the basketball made me laugh. I needed a laugh. Thanks.

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rubyredkate | @rubyredkate | Dec 26, 2024

Hello overeaters,
I too feel your worries around weight gain. My husband has MCI for 14 years now. About year 5 into it i began eating from denial, arguing, and lots of sadness. Then depression (from personal body pain for 15 years) took over my life for the past 3 years. The good news is i made food diaries and found connections to inflammation/pain.
Today my physical pain is a 2-3 instead of 6-8 daily. Im a praying woman and i give God all the glory!
The depression has lifted and now im working on getting rid of 50Lbs. Im down 20, feel better, no longer pre diabetic, and am more successful in being a better wife to a gentle man who has MCI.
Food does comfort many personalities so i really understand your battle. Stay strong, and be gentle to yourself!
Whether you Pray, journal, or exercise, keep going! We can overcome being a slave to food.
My moto is “ONE DAY AT A TIME, NO GUILT, MOVE ON.”
I hope this encourages someone 😊.

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