Weight loss while disabled

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RevKathyNelson
RevKathyNelson Posts: 1
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:ohwell: I'm trying to lose weight but I'm limited on the exercises that I can do. I do go to PT and have my stretching exercises to do at home, but I won't ever be able to walk, bike or lift weights like I use to. Also for my diet 2 days a week I limit my calorie intake to 500 calories for the day. Now in only the 2nd week of trying I have noticed that I'm not as hungry on the other 5 days and I try to make healthy choices for when we eat out or go to function where the menu is set I just get a smaller portion. Any way I'm looking for some more exercise ideas that I will have to run by my doctor first but what are you doing exercise way to help the pounds fall off?

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  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
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    weight loss comes from a calorie deficit not exercise.

    Do you have a heated pool where you are. We have a lot of disabled folks that can do exercises in the water, maybe that is something you can check out.
  • otrlynn
    otrlynn Posts: 278 Member
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    If you "google" "chair exercises" you will find many websites that present exercises that can be done while seated. In addition, your P.T. ought to be able to give you a home exercise program. Are you able to get to a swimming pool? Many YMCAs have a variety of exercise programs in the pool--there may be one that suits your level of ability. Good for you for wanting to do the best you can with what you have!

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