I'm not horridly overweight, just moderately, and I was just told that I need to lose weight, or I'm going to be in a wheelchair by the time I'm 25 or 30.
I've got osteoarthritis in my spine, 3 bulging disks, Fibromyalgia, and this extra weight is making it a hell of a lot worse.
If I get this weight off, I will have virtually NO pain!
I need to lose 20-30 pounds, and I want to lose at least 15 of it pretty soon.
I'm 5'2", 170-178lbs, large frame (according to the whole wrist/finger ratio) and the "healthy" weight for someone my height is supposedly 120.
If you saw me, you'd know that I would look deathly ill at 120, so my goal weight will eventiually be 145.
For now I'm just hoping to get down under 160!
My goal by the first week of september is to have lost 10 pounds.
What tips can you give me on how to not only LOSE the weight (safely, no pills or crash diets), but keep it OFF and keep in shape?
Thanks!
Sheena
2007-08-08 05:27:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
before my injury -i was 135 pounds and worked hard..
then I had surgery and it left me numb from waist down and they dold me that I would not walk again..
WELL i was determined... I am walking my history is long, but I am not the one topic here -lol
With 3 herniated disk anything is gonna hurt like hell- but can i encourage you -PLEASE to try pool therapy1 Go to an indoor pool - DO NOt worry about what you look like and get in that water.
You can do all the same land based exercises but in the water and it will feel alot better because you are 1/3 your weight in the pool!
So I would ask the Dr for a referral right away. they have things like kick boards and fun-noodles that real to take the pressure off.
I would put the kick board in front of me and lean on it -
Most pools for therapy - they are the therapy pools and start with a 3ft - 5ft section.
All you eed to do too is walk back and forth in the water, or you can swim. doing the back float or whatever. BUT BE CAREFUL YOU CAN OVER DUE IT AND THEN WHAT GOOD IS THAT... 20 minute sessions to start-
it is always important too to follow up in the hot tub if you can tolerate it.
I have done this - I lost 75 pounds -i was in the water everyday-of course I had an advantage I owned the pool and could go at anytime. but the days i felt horrible - even if I grabbed a fun noodle or a kickboard and walked at least i was moving -or doing bicycle moves ..I got in there and it is soooo relaxing . once you lose a few pounds.. you will get soooo excited. Make sure you have water with you and drink all you can.
I feel so much better... please talk to me and i will encourage you every day- even when you feel horrible! YOU CAN DO IT AND MAYBE YOU HAVE A FRIEND THAT WILL STAND BY YOU!
BEST OF LUCK
please feel free too ask me any questions - it is soo important for your condition and pain management
- IT IS POSSIBLE.
the other thing is at dinner fill your plate once -and spread it out - it looks more then it is and subconsciously tells you - you are full. Not saying starve... if you want more then OK. but a little less calorie intake is always wise... It works
no fancy diets, no rigorous exercise - in 6 months time you will feel great! I since sold my business because I needed more surgery, but i have maintained and i am rather proud of that-
2007-08-08 12:11:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They told me the same damn thing! I am 29 have had several herniated discs & have degenerative disc/joint disease. even when I lost the weight I "needed" to lose I still had severe pain. I had to have surgery on my discs, & physical therapy. Walking & eliptical machines helped me lose the most weight.
let me also give you one tiny bit of helpful advice. DO NOT let any doctor diagnose you with "fibromyalgia" all it tells future doctors is that you "hurt for no reason". its a trash can diagnosis & usually keeps doctors form running tests to find out what the true source of your medical pains & problems are! I know from experience. so stop telling doctors that you have fibromyalgia (the same goes for "chronic myotaslial pain syndrome" or something similar to that name) I still have to have another surgery on my spine. but after the first one I felt 80% better than I had in a long long time. I was told I would be in a wheelchair by now too... its a tactic they sometimes use into scaring you to lose the weight that they think is part of the problem. Now yes it might be possible that you could end up in that chair, so losing some weight is a good idea. but dont think that 20 or 30 # stands between you & a wheelchair. I lost a lot of weight, but since the back problem got worse & I had surgery I gained the weight I had lost. I need to get back to the weight I was pre surgery. so I understand what you are going thru! good luck hunny, & always get second & sometimes even third opinions, its YOUR life, not theirs.
2007-08-08 07:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by Morganika 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ok first thing i totally understand about my weight is spossed to 110 for my height when i got to 120 i lookd very sick!!! totaly understand!!! what i do (just had a baby 6 mon. ago and my weight is still holding on but im working on it i eat 2 balanced meals a day. And i go for a walk whenever i can .So far i have lost 20 lbs since my baby i been feeling alot better now i need to loose 10 more and i will be at 130 not to thin not to thick!!! walk walk if you able to with your back? i wish you the best of luck!!!!!
2007-08-08 05:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by gal_bear_fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey hun, Im a lot older and have to use a walker now. Here is whatI am doing ok? Pick one food that you love and is fattening , in my case it was ice cream, and cut it out. Totally. I did this for 1 week. the 2nd week, I also added all sweet snacks . In 1 month I lost 11 pounds. This month Im going to try to cut my portion sizes down by 1/3 ....it is all about retraining your body and brain . Good luck..if I can do it, you can!
2007-08-08 06:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by Pat L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weight Watchers program is the most balanced diet program available. What's also good about it is you can go to the meetings and get emotional support which is so necessary to stick with a diet. the duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, has kept her weight off for over ten years using this program. I know that it works because I have seen so many good results with it.
2007-08-08 06:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should first consult your doctor for see ways of exercising, what foods you should eat and how much, walk if you can, cut out and sugary drinks, white pasta, eat wheat products, high protein meats, no chicken with skin or fired chicken, drink skin or 2% milk, no candy, smaller portions of food, more fruits and veggies. Best to start with the doctors recommendations.
2007-08-08 06:07:47 · answer #6 · answered by rodog121 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may like to find out whats your blood type. I had just read Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo books on food that you can eat and cannot eat... this might helps U to lose weight naturally.
Books to read: eat right 4 your type :the international diet solution to staying healty,living longer, and achieving your ideal weight .Try surfing the website:www.penguin.com
From Ng P
2007-08-11 14:10:19 · answer #7 · answered by Ng P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Swimming and/or water aerobics is good because you're partially floating and it takes some of the load off those joints.
2007-08-08 05:48:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people who eat breakfast have a better shot at losing and maintaining weight loss
2016-03-03 06:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not eating or skipping meals is not dieting If you do you may get more weight
2016-03-15 07:15:51 · answer #10 · answered by George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋