I think I may have been here years ago, but have been off doing my own thing for a while and have gained far too much weight. I'm back now because I need to lose at least 130 pounds before I am a candidate for a much needed hip replacement. My arthritis has me barely able to walk, so I find that it is extremely difficult to get even a minimal amount of exercise, and pretty much impossible to get enough exercise to actually lose such a substantial amount of weight. I had pretty much given up for a long time, but the pain has become unbearable and something has to give. So I'm back, looking for any support or words of encouragement that this community may have to offer.
I'm so tired of the fat shaming. So tired of those who tell me just don't eat so much when I barely eat at the level of calories I'm told should help me to lose 2 pounds per week yet either I gain or stay pretty much level. I'm tired of being told to get more exercise when I am not physically able to do the things these people take for granted. Heck, I can barely walk to the bathroom and back, I certainly am not going to be running any marathons.
Most weeks I go at least once (twice when I am able) to aqua-therapy to get some exercise in the pool, and that is a big help. It still hurts to move, but at least I am able to get around and they usually allow me to use the pool for a full hour rather then the 20 minute sessions that they normally allow. This really helps because an hour of walking around the pool and doing my water exercises is often the only exercise I get other than my multiple trips to the bathroom (50 feet each way) per day.
Anyway, if there is anyone who has had to deal with similar circumstances, especially anyone who has overcome similar limitations and still managed to lose a substantial amount of weight I would love to hear from you. Anyone who would like to share any words of encouragement is also welcome to comment. Losing a minimum of 130 pounds seems impossible so any help would be greatly appreciated.
