Hey, guys. First off, apologies if this isn't the right place for this; I just really need help. My 56-year-old father has been on the weight loss journey for years now. There are always ups and downs, but the usual trend of his is to go really hard for a few weeks/months, crash out because he isn't eating right/enough, then regain whatever he lost. Of course, it's his body and life, but I fear my recent weight-loss has made this worse. Over the past year, I lost 50 pounds, regained 20, and am now losing again (7 pounds down since the regaining). I am very diligent since getting out of my binge cycle: I weigh all my food, I calculated a safe deficit, do not snack, etc. I have done this before in a safe way, so I know what I'm (for the most part) doing.
My father is 6 ft 2, and absolutely refuses to count calories. I know that is not the only way to losing weight, but he is not eating enough for his frame. He told me yesterday that he skipped lunch, had a granola bar for breakfast, and had a few pieces of grilled chicken for dinner. I really am not trying to shame him at all, but he is probably 220 pounds, he's 6 ft 2, and he is probably only eating 1000-1200 calories a day. He also walks 5-6 miles a day, so I know he is not getting enough nutrition to fuel his body. He has also cut out all carbs, as he thinks they make him gain weight. I have tried to explain that it's about how much you eat, not what exactly you eat, but he doesn't listen. He thinks protein is the end all be all, and sometimes, backhandedly, shames me for eating whatever I want in moderation. I have tried to speak to him about seeing a nutritionist if he is serious about losing weight, as they can establish a sustainable plan, but he refuses. I honestly do not know what to do next. I'm really really concerned for him, and I know it's not my place, but this is a slippery slope that I almost went down multiple times.
I really hope it doesn't sound like I'm shaming him for trying to lose weight. I love my dad, and I just want him to be safe while losing weight. I don't know what to do, and I could really use any advice. Thank you.
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