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Knee injury interrupted weight loss. Need friends. :(

drbrosseau13
drbrosseau13 Posts: 6
edited February 16 in Introduce Yourself
Hi, everyone.

My name is Dani. I'm 18 and a student at a university in Maine. On February 7th, I had a bad fall ice skating and completely tore my PCL. I opted to try recovering on my own, despite the surgeon's advice. Five weeks later.. and I still can't walk or bend my knee. I'm in an immobilizer and am scheduling reconstruction surgery.

I used to spend 2-ish hours a day at the gym, doing a mix of cardio and strength training. I was also on my school dressage team, played all the intramural sports, and was trying to get the tennis team back up and running. With all that, I was losing weight at a pace I was comfortable with -- and I didn't have to count calories.

Now I'm down. I can't do anything for working out, really. I need to start calorie-counting because I've been gaining weight the whole five weeks I've been sedentary, and I'm looking at 6-9 months recovery after surgery.

Counting calories seems difficult, so it's stressing me out. If you support me, I'll be more than happy to support you! So..add me. :)

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  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    Google "chair exercises". They have a variety of different types...zumba...aerobics...even strength training. There are also exercises aimed at recovery from injuries.

    I started out with some of them due to my weight and painful joints.
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    I can't do anything for working out, really. I need to start calorie-counting because I've been gaining weight the whole five weeks I've been sedentary, and I'm looking at 6-9 months recovery after surgery.

    Counting calories seems difficult, so it's stressing me out.
    It gets better. Use your recent & frequent lists. When you cook, use the recipe builder. Log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. If you eat at a deficit, you will lose weight.

    Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • midnightjogger
    midnightjogger Posts: 45 Member
    I have been slowly recovering from a knee injury and I would suggest maybe try rowing and bicep curls. My weight loss has occured at a much slower pace as a result, but at least I have continued to see results. Hope this helps! Best of luck!
  • drbrosseau13
    drbrosseau13 Posts: 6
    Google "chair exercises". They have a variety of different types...zumba...aerobics...even strength training. There are also exercises aimed at recovery from injuries.

    I started out with some of them due to my weight and painful joints.

    I didn't realize chair exercises were a thing! This is exciting! Thank you soooo much!
  • drbrosseau13
    drbrosseau13 Posts: 6
    I can't do anything for working out, really. I need to start calorie-counting because I've been gaining weight the whole five weeks I've been sedentary, and I'm looking at 6-9 months recovery after surgery.

    Counting calories seems difficult, so it's stressing me out.
    It gets better. Use your recent & frequent lists. When you cook, use the recipe builder. Log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. If you eat at a deficit, you will lose weight.

    Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    I totally bookmarked this :)
  • drbrosseau13
    drbrosseau13 Posts: 6
    I have been slowly recovering from a knee injury and I would suggest maybe try rowing and bicep curls. My weight loss has occured at a much slower pace as a result, but at least I have continued to see results. Hope this helps! Best of luck!

    Congratulations on your results and thanks so much for the advice :)
  • tif83
    tif83 Posts: 85 Member
    I need help being accountable and staying focused!!! Please add me :)
  • drbrosseau13
    drbrosseau13 Posts: 6
    I need help being accountable and staying focused!!! Please add me :)

    added :)
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