I’ve been overweight my entire life and bullied for it. At some point, things got really bad, and I would keep a notebook to count calories, limiting myself to 1000 kcal a day. When a big event was coming up, I wouldn’t eat more than one small meal a day to look “skinny.” Thankfully, I don’t do that anymore, but I’ve been gaining “relationship weight,” going from 78kg to 83kg.
I have insulin resistance and extreme hyperinsulinemia, which, if I don’t lose weight, will turn into prediabetes and later diabetes. My diet needs to have little to no sugar and carbs, and I also need to avoid high-fat dairy because of my medication.
I’m really struggling because, when I’m close to my period, I keep binge eating things I shouldn’t. I’m also trying to get a gym membership but haven’t gathered the money yet.
I’m reaching out for advice and tips because doctors haven’t really helped me.
Hello sorry for your conditions. I am so proud of your awareness and your weight loss journey.
Hyperinsulinemia would mean that you have a lot of insulin and so low blood sugar therefore you would have periods of high anxiety and anger.
In my opinion, working out would really be great for you, it doesn’t have to be a gym. You could try running or walking for a start.
I can’t recommend intermittent fasting at this point
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