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BethanGardner7730
BethanGardner7730 Posts: 1 Member
edited August 2021 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone! I'm new to this. Im disabled but want to lose a few lbs and get fitter but I'm not sure where to start or how much I can do.

I can't walk unaided and use a wheelchair or tripod sticks to get around.

I do burn double the calories doing everything though!

Ideally I'd like to improve my diet and strengthen my core most. Any tips welcome!!

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  • theeldestberry
    theeldestberry Posts: 815 Member
    edited August 2021
    Mostly it's move a lot, a lot more, even when factoring in a disability. Can you lift weights? If so, mix that with increased movement and very a slight deficit in caloric intake - you don't have to give up any foods, just moderate intake. Should be about that easy. Continue over time.
  • MaltedTea
    MaltedTea Posts: 6,286 Member
    As mentioned above by @4legsRbetterthan2, your healthcare team will have the best suggestions for you when it comes to exercise adaptations.

    Then once you get the hang of those, you'll be able to recognize suitable progressions in workouts you come across in the future.

    Lastly, if your health condition is recognized by a health charity then many of the larger ones have no-cost/low-cost exercise program options from certified trainers available (now often offered online)

    Best of health to you! 🙌🏿
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    good news! you lose weight in the kitchen!

    exercise has its own benefits, but weight loss happens in the kitchen. The poster above said everything else I had to say ;)

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