Depression and being a chef! Ooh and weight gain.

[Ademimmi]

Weight gain for me started when my burnout begun. I was 21 years old doing 300h in 3 weeks so had bearly time to sleep or for my self. Then trying to prove my self as a female chef for years. So depression eating (drinking) became a thing. I moved enough in the kitchen, so it didnt matter for a while. BUT then having less work and moving a lot less,  then no work because of corona. Weight gain now its a burden and affecting my self image, my relationship and my self worth. Im trying this but how do i find motivation!? When i feel like im not worth much and i feel like i cant do a sit up like the girls do at the gym because my fats in the way. 

[Baltoscott]

Hi @Ademimmi — try some baby steps, and try scheduling things.  If you’ve lost movement because you lost your job (or don’t work as much) build in some steps on your job search (ie, walk to other restaurants and chat ‘em up about working in their kitchens).  And schedule your meals (3 or 4 a day) and don’t eat/drink outside of mealtime.  Usually if you’ve got urge to eat or have a drink you can put it off for an hour or four until the next mealtime comes along.  Also, I’ve got a monthly step challenge you might want to join on the Get Moving Board. Sign up for the November challenge.

[Glenda]

Ademimmi,  I think you should DUCKDUCKGO "What jobs are most available now"  and do something else.  Being a chef with a weight problem is counter productive.  There are lots of jobs you could do that would be away from food and physically more active.  Think about it.  After you have your weight under control you could go back to cooking if you wanted to.  There are lots of other things to do.   It is ok if you tell me to mind my own business.