what to do when you can't exercise

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hertzner69
hertzner69 Posts: 2
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I had knee surgery and need a second one. I have been watching my calorie intake still but I am getting no results. Anyone know what is the best way around this? I don't want to starve myself or take any pills. I was doing good before surgery (lost 10 lbs) now it is back. I'm scared and worried.

Thankyou

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  • incredibleshrinkingjackie
    incredibleshrinkingjackie Posts: 192 Member
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    as soon as you are cleared for exercise, go to the pool and do stretching and light exercise and swim.
  • ItsAnIllusion
    ItsAnIllusion Posts: 63 Member
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    Could you do seated cardio? There are chair cardio workouts for those who aren't able to walk. You could do those right now.
  • mitchiejo
    mitchiejo Posts: 179 Member
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    What about some upper body weights?
  • TigerBite
    TigerBite Posts: 611 Member
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    Do upper body strength training ... and as the above poster state, pool as soon as you are cleared ... also, if you belong to a gum, they may have an "arm bike" ...
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
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    How accurately do you think you are tracking calories? You should be able to lose even if you can't exercise. Hey, it happens sometimes that the body needs down time, and that's OK. But you need to make sure you are in a reasonable calorie deficit while being relatively inactive (I say relatively, because I am assuming you will not be bedridden for the entire time). And you have to track your calories very closely.

    Good luck!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,695 Member
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    N.E.A.T

    Non exercise activity thermogenisis. Just move around a lot.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • lcfairbairn74
    lcfairbairn74 Posts: 412 Member
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    Losing weight is all about calorie intake. I lost the first 40 pounds in a wheelchair and the rest not being very mobile at all. The one piece of advice I would offer to you is that your tracking has to be immaculate. Every single calorie counts when you aren't able to exercise so be extremely strict. If you don't have a food scale, buy one! You can pick them up for not very much money and are essential when your calorie count has to be on point!
  • carstylori
    carstylori Posts: 1
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    That is a GREAT idea!
  • sugar297
    sugar297 Posts: 106 Member
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    I have been having unexplained fatigue for about a month now and already being treated for a sinus infection. Its hard to get up any energy to exercise; any suggestions?
  • sloth3toes
    sloth3toes Posts: 2,212 Member
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    I have been having unexplained fatigue for about a month now and already being treated for a sinus infection. Its hard to get up any energy to exercise; any suggestions?

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