I want to lose 40lbs before 2018 but can't exercise

beany90a
beany90a Posts: 31 Member
edited November 15 in Health and Weight Loss
I am 6,1 240 lbs and have about 15 percent body fat at 190-200 lbs

Unfortunately I have Chronic fatigue and so lifting and cardio seem to be out for now

In 2015 I went from 256 lbs to 231 lbs from may to december with mostly cardio and 6 weeks of lifting due to an injury

In 2016 I went from 254 lbs to 225 lbs from may to december with about 6 months of cardio and lifting until I had chronic fatigue

Now I'm 240 lbs and am going on a diet starting today. I gained 10 pounds over Christmas and then wasn't counting calories during a few more days that I celebrated. I take medication for anxiety so I guess that slows metabolism down. I have the will power to not overeat for months at a time but I want it to finally pay off so I can get lean. Any tips on the food I should eat would be greatly appreciated

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Eat a varied diet of all the foods you like that you can eat in moderation.
  • Reaverie
    Reaverie Posts: 405 Member
    Your medication wont hamper you THAT much. Its all about calorie in vs out. Eat less. Thats it. And "special fat destroying foods" is a myth. To feel fuller eat protein. To eat cleaner add more fruits and veggies and less trash foods. Avoid sugar and sugary drinks. If you have the will power to not eat at all, find the will power TO eat, but at a deficient.

    Even with chronic fatigue you can still do something. Even if its 5 minutes here and there. Hypothyroidism makes a person feel drained all the time. Its hard fighting it but I do. I want to be asleep even now. But I have to go for a walk soon. However, it isnt necessary. I can still lose by sleeping all day but eating at a completely sedentary level.

    Plug your stats into the calculator and set it to sedentary and to lose a pound or 2 a week.. then subtract 100-200 more off that cause sedentary assumes you get in atleast 2000-3000 steps in normal day to day activity. Sadly MFP doesnt calculate any lower. It doesnt take into account anyone who would be bedridden or paralyzed.

    Try this calculator to accurately consider in your ACTUAL activity level. Its confusing at first but I figured it out in 5 minutes. I will assume since you are on this site that you can figure out how to navigate other sites as well.
    http://www.sailrabbit.com/bmr/
  • beany90a
    beany90a Posts: 31 Member
    edited February 2017
    Edit

    Didn't see the second reply and am reading now
  • lemonychild
    lemonychild Posts: 654 Member
    Put your numbers in, eat at a deficit of 1 lbs loss per week, you will lose weight. You should walk though as a from of exercise daily
  • cross2bear
    cross2bear Posts: 1,106 Member
    You lose weight in the kitchen and get abs in the gym - which is a way of saying that exercise isnt entirely necessary to lose weight - a calorie deficit is what is needed. Of course, exercise is beneficial, but you can still lose weight without doing a single sit up. I know, cuz I did it. Mobility issues, still lost over 100 lbs in a year.
  • cake91
    cake91 Posts: 46 Member
    Losing weight is 80% diet and 20% exercise. Why not just concentrate on the cals first. Then when you lose abit of weight and hopfully have abit more energy and feel better you can look into exercise again. Good luck :)
  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    Congratulations! Keep going! :D You rock!
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    Keep up the good work. You don't need to exercise to lose weight, just eat proper nutrition at a deficit. It appears that you've figured that out :smile: way to go!
  • Momepro
    Momepro Posts: 1,509 Member
    I have Chronic fatigue/narcolepsy and fibro. It's harder to find workouts that help but not impossible. Youtube beginning yoga and pilates videos. Personally I have to use chair yoga, and often do senior workouts because they are more adaptable to pain and poor balance, as well as less strenuous. Also try getting a cardio machine in your home. Bikes and treadmills are most popular, but I like rowing myself. That way you can fit in 3-5 minute workouts during the day, as you can handle them, and only worry about improving your own time, not some predetermined 20 minute + routine.
    Also, make sure you get a referal to a specialist. Treatments like CPAP, certain hormone supplements, and Provogil can be a massive lifesaver. The difference when I take my 5htp and magnesium at night and Provogil during the day, and when I don't is HUGE. Provogil is probably saving my job, sanity and even marriage at this point, because I can suddenly think and move again without the brain and muscle fog.
  • Maxxitt
    Maxxitt Posts: 1,281 Member
    You did great this year!
  • AMC110
    AMC110 Posts: 188 Member
    Keep up the good work!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    beany90a wrote: »
    34 lbs lost In total, My chronic fatigue made exercising too much for me the last month but I kept eating healthily. Hopefully I wont gain much at Christmas and some time next year I can reach my goal of which seems to be about 190-195 lbs

    Keep up the good work!

    I've heard lots of people with CF say that mild exercise helps them. Sure, you may not be able to do P90X, but what about walking regularly? Or gentle yoga?
  • beany90a
    beany90a Posts: 31 Member
    edited December 2017
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    kshama2001 wrote: »
    beany90a wrote: »
    34 lbs lost In total, My chronic fatigue made exercising too much for me the last month but I kept eating healthily. Hopefully I wont gain much at Christmas and some time next year I can reach my goal of which seems to be about 190-195 lbs

    Keep up the good work!

    I've heard lots of people with CF say that mild exercise helps them. Sure, you may not be able to do P90X, but what about walking regularly? Or gentle yoga?

    I used to do about 10 minutes moderate intensity on my exercise bike and lift weights for a few minutes. I then tried to step it up to improve my chronic fatigue by doing push ups,sit ups and tricep dips but It got worse. I'll look into gentle yoga but I don't think walking regularly has helped much in the past.

    Happy Christmas to all reading this!
  • FattieBabs
    FattieBabs Posts: 542 Member
    You have done really well and should feel proud of yourself looking back over the year and where you started...Did you manage to still enjoy food whilst dieting or did you have to be very strict? I would love to know how you did it...
  • MindfulDecision
    MindfulDecision Posts: 42 Member
    Lost 70 pounds in a year (196-126) without stepping foot in the gym and living a sedentary lifestyle (confined to an electric wheelchair and can't walk). Add me as a friend if you want some tips, or advice. This is a lifestyle change, any real results won't be realized in the short run.
  • beany90a
    beany90a Posts: 31 Member
    FattieBabs wrote: »
    You have done really well and should feel proud of yourself looking back over the year and where you started...Did you manage to still enjoy food whilst dieting or did you have to be very strict? I would love to know how you did it...

    Thank you, I went over my calorie limit one time a week sometimes twice, the rest of the days I was very strict. Almost all of my meals were tasty. I am fortunate enough to enjoy my favorite normal meals almost as much as food ordered from restaurants.

  • beany90a
    beany90a Posts: 31 Member
    MindfulDecision wrote: »
    Lost 70 pounds in a year (196-126) without stepping foot in the gym and living a sedentary lifestyle (confined to an electric wheelchair and can't walk).

    Incredible!
    MindfulDecision wrote: »
    Add me as a friend if you want some tips, or advice. This is a lifestyle change, any real results won't be realized in the short run.

    I agree, I try to enjoy everything that comes with healthy eating because I know that my weight won't fall off.



    I have started my diet today on the 26th after 3 days of overeating. But only 1 more day of overeating, new years day and then I'm back on my diet





  • maryann9wood
    maryann9wood Posts: 75 Member
    I'm so happy for you! Thanks for updating your posts so we know your progress.
  • MindfulDecision
    MindfulDecision Posts: 42 Member
    I didn't see that you were updating this thread, my bad! Amazing job and great results. Keep it up :).
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