What is the best way to diet when you are unable to train due to a long term injury?
kruggsy
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I have been unable to workout for over 4 months due to a back injury and am putting on weight. What can I do to try to avoid putting on too much more until I am able to train again? Please help!
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This is tough. You lose weight by burning more calories than you consume. So if you can't burn much, you can't consume much either. I'm not an expert, and I don't have advice, I just feel for you. Get well soon.0
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Aww, thank you. I appreciate that. It is a stinker. :-/. I am trying by cutting back on some carbs but I'm not sure that this works too well as I am struggling to consume enough calories now! :-(.0
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Open up Google and start researching Low Carb High Fat and Wheatbelly ways of eating. The beauty of these meal plans is that you only count carbs - staying away from sugar and grains. No calorie counting needed. Lots of us lose weight eating this way with absolutely NO exercise.0
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ok thanks, I will take a look.0
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I quit sugar is great. Focus on getting the sugar out and good stuff in. I feel so much better since following this program.0
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I think the Jay Robb Fat Burning plan would be good for you. I've done it and have great results and it is fairly easy to follow. I can send you more info if you want. I also have a Facebook group I have set up for sharing information and motivation if your interested in joining us. Sorry about your injury - I hurt my knee and ankle about 1 1/2 ago and it was really hard waiting on it to heal.0
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I am new here but not to injury. Have been recovering for the past 3 years and it was hard. Unable to exercise and the weight piled on and I lost all muscle and mobility. Not a pity party here but just to let you know I totally empathise. After the first year, I found the cup diet works for me. Essentially I eat pretty much anything I want but only in a cup measure. No more. And I can eat as many times as I like as long as I space out each intake at least an hour or two apart. Also loads of veggies and fruits for snacks. These also count in the cups count. I hope this helps you as well as it helped me0
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I'm so sorry you're injured!
You said you are unable to workout...are you able to walk though? If you are, that is great, gentle exercise.
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