Why am I only losing 2 ounces a week?

[Deirdre1]

I stick to my menu, but recently have stopped eating the rice and lentils. I cannot exercise because I am paralysed with advanced Multiple Sclerosis, I can only move one hand, but that is never still! I live alone, am 71, have a battery chair, am extremely busy with voluntary work, but it is all brainwork. I can’t stay this weight, it is not fair on my morning and evening carers who have to man-handle me. What am I doing wrong?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Deirdre1. It could be that your energy needs are lower because of your status. I suggest adjusting your profile so that the weight is an intermediate target weight instead of your actual weight, which will bring down the energy level. I would also be happy to help you one-on-one here. I just need a bit more information:
– Current weight
– Sample day or two from your current menu
– Any additional medical issues, i.e. family or personal history of diabetes

[Deirdre1]

First, I must thank you for replying to me personally. I really do appreciate it!
To answer your questions: my current weight is 10stone 8lbs
goal weight, 9stone 12lb, or anything under 10 stone!
Medical history: according to my doctor I am borderline obese and in danger of diabetes [height 5ft 3ins]. No history of diabetes, heart disease, anything but arthritis. Never been able to lose weight, even on 500 calories a day, or jogging daily. Overweight as child.
sample menus: Tuesday
BREAKFAST 1 cup of Natural Puffed Wheat
1 cup of Rice Milk [not had, tea with soya milk instead]
1/2 oz cashews
1 cup of cantaloupe

SNACK 1 cup oat milk [not taken, water]
1 cup canned fruit in water, drained

LUNCH 1 serving of ROAST TURKEY IN A JIFFY
1/3 cup of rice, Basmati, brown, cooked [not had]
1/2 cup green peas
1 serving of vegetables of your choice [ organic, I grow in garden]

SNACK 1 egg, [organic, grass fed, free range]
1 serving vegetables of your choice [garden]
1 cup coffee

DINNER 1CLASSSIC TUNA CASSEROLE
1 cup of soup, organic, ready-made, chunky [make my own vegetable soup]
1 oz of pork, loin chop, lean
1/2 cup of fava beans
1 serving vegetables of your choice

1/2 oz almonds

Sunday
BREAKFAST 1/2 cup oatmeal [cooked]
1 cup almond milk [no]
1/2 oz pumpkin seeds
1 cup canned fruit, in water, drained [fresh fruit]

SNACK2 rye crackers [crispbreads]
1 oz tuna, canned in water
1 cup currants

LUNCH 1/2 cup of LENTIL CELERY POTATO SOUP [own vegetable soup]
3 OZ natural sausage [poultry] [have lean chicken]
1 cup MIXED GREEN SALAD [ from garden, no dressing]

SNACKS 1 egg, organic etc
1 serving vegetables of your choice
1 cup rice milk [no]
1 cup of drained fruit in water [fresh fruit]

DINNER 1 cup of soup, commercial ready-made, meat [own vegetable soup]
1 serving VEGETABLE SALAD WITH DRESSING [ own salad, no dressing]

1/2 oz peanuts.

I am dairy intolerant, drink 5 mugs of water, 4 mugs tea, 1 mug coffee daily. I have to flush through my in-dwelling catheter. I love eating meat , vegetables and nuts.

Thank you, Deirdre 1

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Deirdre1. You are indeed already eating very little now, and given your diet history, it looks like your metabolism has slowed greatly. The best way to approach this is through physical activity. I assume you are been followed by a healthcare professional, and I would suggest requesting a referral to a physical therapist, given the risks to other areas of your health. I don’t know what your medical coverage is like, but I would also suggest to consider alternative therapy, such as acupuncture, acupressure, and/or special massage therapies, which may help with some mobility. Additionally, eating certain spices, such as cinnamon and curry with black pepper, as well as using olive oil as your main oil, making sure you get clean fish oils (even from algae sources), and avoiding sugar, corn syrup, and agave can help keep your metabolism from further deteriorating.

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