I’ve had a rough year with that.
I _was_ 5’7” and 135 pounds from 16 to 38 years old. Last November I lost my income and tapped into the MREs and stuff.
After a month of it, I started getting a gut. I cut back and got back on a regular diet.
I ballooned to 180 in 2 months and now I’m hypo glycemic. I’m trying to work the gut away but I’m not really getting anywhere. I think a gym membership is next. The sudden hypoglycemia was the kicker for me though. I can’t go for more than a few hours without taking in something and it’s not my ideal “fighting weight” so to say.
Aww sorry to hear that and I hope you have since found employment?
I think it’s the carbs and age - harder to take off weight over 50 IMO. It really is what we put in our mouths (unless you have a legit medical condition or are genetically disposed to being stout) and I would suggest looking at your carb intake ... I had great luck with a loose Atkins type lifestyle (limit sugar, starches like pasta, bread, rice, beans and potatoes - kinda anything white). I like the rower and walking for keeping it all a bit tighter but you don’t need exercise to lose weight and in fact exercise doesn’t really aid in weight loss to much unless you do a ton of it :) but we all have to do what works for us.
Again! Best of luck !