I put on weight during the pandemic and now I’m struggling to lose it

DEAR DEIDRE: DURING the pandemic, I ate so many Chinese language takeaways that I placed on six stones – and now I can’t lose it.

I’m overweight and it’s making me really feel embarrassed and depressing, in addition to inflicting joint issues. I need to drop some pounds however don’t understand how.

I’m a 42-year-old man, who was all the time slim – till I discovered myself caught at residence throughout the lockdowns.

On furlough, with nowhere to go, and little to do, I consolation ate. I’d have takeaways on daily basis, and I did just about no train. 

By the point the lockdowns have been over, I used to be so chubby, it was too laborious to train. And I used to be hooked on takeaways.

Now I earn a living from home, and the burden hasn’t shifted.

I reside alone and don’t know the right way to prepare dinner wholesome meals for myself which are fast and low-cost. 

And I do need to train however I can’t face going to a gymnasium the place everybody else has a honed physique and can stare at me.

I’m fearful I’ll injure myself, as my joints harm.

DEIDRE SAYS: Earlier than you try any weight reduction plan or train, speak to your GP to verify it’s protected.

There are many weight reduction strategies accessible, from diets, to meal replacements, fasting plans, to medicine and injections and even surgical procedure. 

You possibly can talk about together with your GP what’s best suited. 

Save the takeaways for a deal with and throw out processed meals and sugary snacks. Attempt to eat numerous fruit and greens and lean proteins, like hen and fish. 

My assist pack on Weight Worries ought to assist.

As for train, begin by taking mild walks. Maybe you can be a part of a strolling membership, the place you’ll meet new associates too.