Ok sorry it's long but don't want to drip feed.
I'm really worried about my mum and just wondered if anyone has any similar experiences.
My mum has always struggled with her weight. She put on a lot of weight years ago when someone in the family was very ill. I think it was comfort eating, bad habits and poor portion control.
She got to approx size 28/30 so really very big. She was this size for a couple of years.
We were all ridiculously worried about all the usual general health things, but thankfully she didn't have any negative effects. During this time she was on antidepressants and generally didn't care for her appearance (hair etc).
A few years back she lost 5 stone on slimming world, which we were all relieved about and she is now size 22 - 24. She hasn't lost any more weight since the initial loss, but has maintained and still attends the group.
However, recently and particularly whilst on holiday, I found she had some very odd habits.
Basically she still massively overeats enormous portions. For example, a whole pack of stir fry and a whole punnet of mushrooms to herself. Plate piled high. Now I know this is veg but still, very odd (and that would have some consequences for me!)
She also obsesses over food, regularly asking me what I wanted for tea before I'd even thought about breakfast. I said "whatever you'd like" because I'm not fussed, thinking she wanted to perhaps have something healthy, but no. It was almost like she was anxious about it, repeatedly and constantly asking about meal times etc.
She even raised what me and my sister were eating! Which surely isn't any of her business! Also constantly taking about our figures (I'm too fat and she is too thin apparently- thanks!)
If there were some snacks around in the evening she would be tense until they had been consumed by someone.
She was also worried about running out of food, which was weird as we were near to lots and lots of shops!
I feel like she is obsessed with food and feels anxious around it. Im wracking my brains to think if there is anything I can do to help. Probably not 😢 I feel awkward talking to her about it as her self esteem is v low as it is and any perceived insult could make her feel worse.