A man who quit his job to care for his mother with dementia has lost over five stone amid fears he could become too unhealthy to look after her. And, despite her illness, he says “even she’s noticed the change”.
Gordon Palmer, 53, a former IT client manager, lives in Crystal Palace, south London, and thinks looking after his mum, May, 89, caused him to stress eat. And when the covid pandemic came along he saw his weight soar, gaining around two stone during lockdown alone, rising to 22st 7lb in May 2021.
But after a 16-month journey he dropped to 17st 2lb towards the end of last year. Since he has lost weight, Gordon has had to buy a whole new wardrobe, and his friends and family cannot believe how much he has changed.
