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My husband who had a stroke in May 2012 has gained just over a stone in weight making him just over 14st and standing up straight, if he could, would be 5ft 10. He can walk a little and we do other exercises but basically he is not burning off the calories. We try to watch his diet as he is type 2 diabetic but short of really cutting back his calories, I'm not sure what else to do. The stroke has already taken so much out of his life, he used to enjoy walking, he can't read or write any longer and has aphasia. He does enjoy his food, it seems harsh that we have to start dieting as well. Any ideas anyone? Not any great hopes, just thought I'd ask.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I went on a low carb diet last year and love it! a typical day's diet is Egg and bacon frying in olive oil, stir fry egg and veg frying in coconut oil and wheat or corn spaghetti with salmon or tuna sauce, has helped me lose 16 kilos in less than a year. I must say a take very little exercise compared to my working life of years ago.
Wish I had a cure-all answer but if I knew of one we'd be using it.
That said diets don't have to be horrendous. It's about bulking up on the low energy foods and treating yourself to the high energy foods in moderation.
Can your GP not suggest some simple exercises your husband might be able to cope with, and hopefully enjoy ?
That said diets don't have to be horrendous. It's about bulking up on the low energy foods and treating yourself to the high energy foods in moderation.
Can your GP not suggest some simple exercises your husband might be able to cope with, and hopefully enjoy ?