I would really like to lose weight while I'm recovering-the whole immobility thing will turn my life upside down anyway, might be a good time to change eating habits.
2006-12-16 05:24:08 · 6 answers · asked by hoodoowoman 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Hey...you can definitely improve your eating habits to start. Eat lots of fruits & vegetables each day (so oversaid but SO true!)--they contain lots of antioxidants, fiber, and nutrients that we need each day, + they are low calorie/low fat. Eat complex carbohydrates (i.e. NOT refined sugar), lots of fiber (25g / day for women, 38g/day for men), plenty of water (2 liters a day minimum (thats about 4 water bottles) is healthy, LEAN protein (white meat turkey, etc.); avoid saturated fat and trans fat if possible , they are worst for your health, and make all fat in your diet come from unsaturated fats (mono- and poly-) and omega-3 fatty acid sources. Keep calories in your needed range, which depends on your gender/height/ideal weight you'd like to be--you can find a calorie-needs calculator on any website and put that information in.
Exercise wise...you can lift weights with your arms like dumbells, you can do leg exercises (lifting/lowering, circles, etc.), stretch as much as possible to keep yourself somewhat limber, and make sure you don't put any stress on the ankle that would prevent you from getting better sooner. Good luck!
2006-12-16 05:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by Erin* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse. That's a great idea. Any type of movement is a form of exercise. I would use weights and do some strength training. There are so many videos out there for people in wheelchairs. You can find them either online or try your local discount video store. You also have to eat right. Exercise and eating right go together. Do them both in order to get good results.
2006-12-16 13:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing yur eating well help you alot. Try to keep your calories low ( since you will not be very active) and try to cut out carbs and stick to a higer ratio of protein. I had knee surgery and I can not stand not to exercise so I did sit ups ( a lot) and I also but the low weight dumbells (5 10 lbs) so I could work my upper body while I was seated. Good Luck on your surgery!
2006-12-16 14:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are so many different forms of exercise you can do some might be better when yr in bed before sleep or just before getting up. read tips on exercises including yoga and pilates which are low cardio to help you better on this site
2006-12-16 13:28:54 · answer #4 · answered by Puddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pls ask doc what u need to really do and what not
2006-12-16 13:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by mane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get someone to help you out of your chair then push you down a hill...believe me when it happens you'll forget about your ankels
2006-12-16 13:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋