Injured and can't exercise- help needed

kelz01x
kelz01x Posts: 4 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all,

I'm looking to lose about 20lbs and had my exercise regime going well and diet was getting better, however today at the gym I rolled my ankle which has resulted in an avulsion fracture in my ankle.
How can I keep the weight loss going and my motivation when I can't exercise, I don't cope well on super restrictive calorie diets but all suggestions welcome.

Kx

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,415 Member
    Sorry to hear you are injured. I broke a foot one summer and it was hard to stay on track. You can lose weight without exercise, but it is pretty mind-numbing to be stuck sitting most of the time. I'd say do some Googling and find upper body workouts. . .try kayaking or canoeing. This time will pass, maybe take the time to learn a lot of new healthy recipes? I think the key for me was to make a lot of plans, and stay busy doing what you can - volunteering might help.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    With an injury like that, you can increase your calories to maintenance -- the body needs fuel to heal.
  • DanaDark
    DanaDark Posts: 2,187 Member
    I agree with eating at maintenance. You need to heal. Maintaining weight is not a set back at all, so don't look at it that way either.

    Think of it as practice for when you hit your goals. For many, eating at maintenance for a week helps kick start the routine again better, faster, and more efficiently than before.
  • kelz01x
    kelz01x Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks for the replies. I will try eating at maintenance and making healthy choices for the next few weeks and keep myself busy at night to avoid making bad choices. So gutted as I was making good progress with 3lb off this week
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    edited May 2016
    I've had 8 upper body orthopedic surgeries on the last 6 years. Just back off on your eating. Also get to the gym and do something, upper body weight machines as an example.

    Every time after an operation I was back in the gym with a sling doing whatever the doctor said was okay. Could usually do something in 7-10 days when stiches healed. To me helped to be back in the environment.

    Best of luck.
  • dazzle122
    dazzle122 Posts: 2 Member
    Sorry to hear you're injured. How about going for a swim? Not sure if your non weight bearing/partial/ or no restrictions; but non weight bearing excercise; even a gentle swim will be good as a starting point in your recovery if you're not able to do much for a while. Psychologically it may help also!

    I was non weight bearing for about 11 weeks back in October after a leg injury. Swimming has really helped in my recovery and after about two months of going twice/three times a week iv lost about 5 inches off my waist and most importantly my leg feels as if nothing happened!

    Best of luck, wish you well with your recovery

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