Broken Leg

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Maxieboy123
Maxieboy123 Posts: 25
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Was working out daily for about 2 months then broke my leg! I can do very little exercise, can't work up a sweat or cast gets very itchy and uncomfortable. This made me think "whats the use" and I stopped logging calories for about 2 weeks.

Cast will be on another 6 weeks, I'm back logging calories, I want to maintain recent 10 lb. lost if not lose more. Need encouragement, advice!

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  • Greenrun99
    Greenrun99 Posts: 2,065 Member
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    Sounds like the only thing you can do is focus on your diet .. that's the major part of losing weight.
  • shirleygirl910
    shirleygirl910 Posts: 503 Member
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    We all have set backs from time to time. There are videos of chair aerobics and chair yoga that are good for the time being. Don't let yourself get I the self pitty poor me mode. You are a strong person who has a new temporary challenge.

    Exercise or movement is just as important as eating correctly. You can do this don't give up on yourself over something that is temporary.
  • icimani
    icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
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    I've been through a couple of setbacks like that, but amazingly enough I didn't gain any weight.

    Your body will use a lot of energy just healing. Get lots of rest, eat sensibly and give your body a chance to heal and I'm sure you'll do fine.
  • kristina0579
    kristina0579 Posts: 3
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    Jillian Michaels recommends punching for cardio if you have any lower body injuries.

    Also, a friend of mine used the rowing machine at the gym when he injured his ankle...
  • Maxieboy123
    Maxieboy123 Posts: 25
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    Thanks for the suggestions. Dodged a bullet with not gaining weight, calories expended healing and the extra effort of hauling the cast around must have helped.

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