[RunningEagleRuns]

I have a mental illness that takes up a lot of my time. I - so to speak - have a lot on my plate. How can I lose weight while being busy?

[Perna]

Losing weight is basically about what and how much we eat and how much we "exercise". When I go to the grocery store alone, I sometimes walk every aisle; between parking the car (not close to the store) and walking every aisle, buying the food and taking it back to the car, I wore my pedometer and that's half a mile of walking. Figure out how to make what you do do more energetic. Dance when you do housework, park farther away from locations and use stairs instead of elevators. Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day and not as much "junk" food. If you can't sleep, walk, "pace" up and down a flight of stairs. Work healthier food and more activity into your day-to-day busyness.

[LittleDora]

I agree with Perna.A good way to lost weight is also watching what you drink.
Soda's, coffe and similar things should be avoided.And try drinking as much water as possible in a day.Most of the hunger you feel, is actualy nothing other then thirst.The more you drink, the less you will feel the need to eat.
Of course, I'm not saying you should avoid daily meals.That's too extreme, and not healthy.I'm just saying, carrying a water bottle around (even if you're in your home), is a good idea.When ever you get a craving for eating or something sweet, drink a little.

I gave the same advise to my mum, she lost eight kilograms in a month.She doesn't even excersize at all (not saying thats healthy, but she had a few knee surgerys, so she can't really.)