Getting back in shape after extended hospital stay

pinkyepie

Hi I'm 38yo female with a plethora of health issues, most of them related to my weight. I want to get in shape after a long hospital stay because I want to be healthier to avoid hospitals in the future if possible. I also want to be the person I am inside on the outside as well. I love fashion and style, as well as a bit of makeup. I am looking to make new friends here and a place where I can be accountable for my daily routine as well.

springlering62

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10946168/getting-back-in-shape-after-extended-hospital-stay

hi, Pinky.

Welcome to MFP!

Did the hospitals physicians provide you with a referral to a registered dietician? If they did, take advantage of it!

Mine was a world of help, both while I was losing, and when I went back to discuss potential inflammatory triggers. You get a limited amount of time, so go armed with a list of written questions, and a pad and pen to take notes.

Because I had been keeping a list of what i was eating, she was able to take and quickly and easily review my list and make suggestions , as well as suggest replacement foods I hadn’t considered.

Remember, any joker can call themselves a nutritionists- some gal on social media, the counter clerk at your gym. RDs are degreed professionals. (At least in the US). Be cautious of anyone claiming to be a nutritionist.

Did your medical team provide you information or referrals on how and when you could start exercise? I started my own hundred pound loss simply walking. It’s the cheapest and best all around exercise, and was a “gateway exercise” for me to move into others.

It will help to have a plan- in every aspect.

For me, I schedule workouts out at least a week in advance and add them to my calendar. If it’s there in black and white, (and knowing many have a cancellation fee), it’s harder to conk out I also pre-log food in my diary a week out. It’s like Tetris. If I see one day will be over, I may swap the heaviest meal to the lightest day to balance things out.

Planning meals in advance also puts me in control. I know what’s coming. I’m far less likely to panic and get fast food, I know when and what my snacks will be, and I go to the grocery store with a list in hand and don’t deviate, unless I spot a good deal on a lower cal item like fruit, popcorn kernels, etc.

The other thing that really helped me was planning snacks. I’m the first person to grab something out of the pantry and eat alllllll of the package. Candy doesn’t stand a chance in this house, nor do chips or cookies.

I had to out a lot of thought into what I could eat as a snack and still find satisfying. I also had to literally put a plan in place to re-train my taste buds. It takes a couple weeks to wean off sugar, but knowing you can walk away is such a win. And the day you taste an orange or strawberry and it’s mouth puckeringly, amazingly sweet and luscious, you know you’re there.

Much success to you babe. I hope you’ll post in the boards and keep us up on your successes, and the wins you’re going to make with your health.

There’s some really great threads around here you’d probably be interested in. There’s a particularly good one by @kiteflyer105 thats titled something like “does anyone else here have heart failure”.

springlering62

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48746454#Comment_48746454

you’ll have to scroll back to page 1. I’ve read all her posts so it just takes me to the latest one.

kiteflyer105

Hi. I still struggle with exercise sometimes (both the mental and physical battle). My excuses kill any dream or progress for that matter that I had. I went for an hour walk today. The first half hour was nice, then at the end it was like walking through mud. It was a gorgeous day today. I enjoyed nature, people, and looking on the river. When I first came home from the hospital, I could barely walk 5 minutes. Lord, it was a struggle, and I was sucking wind. It takes time. Give yourself grace.

pinkiepie-Welcome. I am here to support you in your journey. Taking ownership for everything is rough at times, yet we can fix a lot. I realized perfectionism is useless and consistency/ commitment is much better. You do truly have it in you to change. Feel free to reach out if you need support. I wish you well on your journey. Good luck.

springlering62-Thank you mate.

springlering62

come back, @pinkyepie , come baaaaaaack…..

we want you to succeed so bad!