A few Weeks Later and Still Helping My Dad Lose Weight
By neededhope
@neededhope (1085)
United States
August 3, 2011 11:20pm CST
So it's been about 3 weeks since we started on our journey. I've been doing great and losing inches and pounds. My dad on the other hand gained weight. I've been trying to twik his calories and the amount of calories he's intaking but it's just so hard. I'm not giving up on him and neither is he. And if all ends fails I love the time I get to spend with him.
I think what is happening he's not drinking enough water thru out the day. And he's straving himself almost all day. I told him that if he's hungry he should eat a piece of fruit or have a small salad. Because if you don't eat anything your body goes into stravation mode and than of course your not gonna lose weight. we are only walking 3 times a week too for about an hour and many stops. Problem is he has lower back issues and well as his knees. So trying to make it work for him.
Either way I'm not giving up on him and each time we go out he pushes himself further I praise him. I know with persistances it will pay off. Just may take a while.
5 responses
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
Wow congratulations for losing weight already! I too would love to spend time with my dad exercising, but it's not possible anymore as he is in heaven already! Well, that's what i want to believe anyway. My dad and i got along very well, i was a daddy's girl and i know for sure if he were alive today he would love to jog with me or even race with me! 
It's cool that you get to spend with your dad even though the program isn't working for him. YOu're right he's probably doing something wrong with his diet but just hand in there.
I must admit i am a bit jealous of the time you spend with your dad and desperately wish i could do the same.
It's cool that you get to spend with your dad even though the program isn't working for him. YOu're right he's probably doing something wrong with his diet but just hand in there.
I must admit i am a bit jealous of the time you spend with your dad and desperately wish i could do the same. @neededhope (1085)
• United States
4 Aug 11
I can relate to your jealously in other ways. And I do understand. I was jealous when my sister got pregnant just from a good time and my husband and I have been trying for a bit and no luck. So I do relate to your jealously.
And I am enjoying the time I have with him. The main reason I started this was because of afraid of losing him because of his weight = more health reasons. Figured if I can keep him going at least I can say I tried and I got that time with him. Totally worth it!
Sorry about your dad. It's never the same after losing someone so close to you. And I'm sure he knows you miss him and he'll be waiting for that race in heaven for you hopefully a long time from now thou :)
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
True! AT this point in time i would rather start a race with my son as i know he would appreciate it. My father can wait.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
7 Aug 11
I still think that you're helping out your dad. You getting healthy in the process is just a bonus.
I definitely agree with the water and having something small to eat during the day. I think starving oneself is counter productive, as it makes one eat more at the end of the day.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
4 Aug 11
Water definitely helps - it raises your metabolism and makes you feel full! Of course starting to drink it habitually is hard to do, especially when you're a caffeine nut (LIKE ME!!). Cutting out soda (even diet soda) and cutting out sugar from your diet helps, too. And sometimes when you start working out when you're not used to it, you're gaining muscle mass, which causes a temporary weight gain - and ultimately you will lose it again because muscle burns like twice as many calories as fat. I hate when diets bite you in the butt like that - and that's usually what happens with me (so I try to just eat healthy and work out when I can). Sometimes being restricted actually goes against you for some reason. Congrats on your weight loss anyway and best of luck to your dad!
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
Wow, congratulations for your weight loss! Unfortunately for your dad, maybe losing weight becomes harder as one grows older. You're right about eating too little that the body goes to starvation mode and slows metabolism.
@JodeneB (177)
• United States
4 Aug 11
I agree with you about it taking time. It's only been three weeks & people lose weight at different paces. You're also younger, do it's probably easier for you than with dad. Also a factor is how long he has been overweight too. But, at least he is not giving up! That is awesome & he definitely should be commended. The easiest path would be to give up, so props to your dad. Both of you keep up the good work! Any movement is good movement...and keep to the fresh veggies & fruits. Processed & fast foods have so many chemicals in them it's not even healthy! Most of those chemicals help to prevent weight loss! I noticed a difference in myself when I cut out all the junk. Congratulations to both of you!
