Anyone disabled & trying to loose weight?

crystalbluewolf13 wrote: »

I suffer from chronic pain disorder and hyper flexible joints so depending on flares can leave me wheelchair bound as well as a jug of mental health issues. I've managed to lose 5 stone so far by doing gentle exercise (light cleaning, walking, swimming) and i did a complete over haul of my diet which made the biggest difference. I cut out all dairy, eggs, gluten foods and soy. Lost of fresh meat (or frozen) and veg and fruit instead. Also worked on meal sizes and balance. Still got 3 stone to lose but getting there

Hi Crystal! Pain is no fun and depression follows my pain. Yes, water weight is an issue for me as I am also allergic to salt. SALT is in everything!! Even our water here. But I have been walking again without my walker and I do think it could be more muscle. Thank you for you questions, none too personal in that.

happyauntie2015 wrote: »

Cj...don't look at it as disappointment. Sure we all like to see a loss on the scale but sometimes it just doesn't happen every time. Many things can factor in to the number like where your at in your cycle, time of day, sodium intake, fluid retention, how long before last meal and so on. You are doing great! I myself can gain 5-7 lbs during TOM. I focus on my clothes and other non scale victories like hey I rode 5 minutes longer today than a couple days ago and my husband complemented me on the way my jeans fit different! you got this! So please tell me a non scale victory my friend!

Oh happyauntie You are so right! Those non-scale victories are great. I made it up the stairs today without huffing and puffing and caring a load of laundry (over my shoulders) can't lift a basket yet...LOL getting there though!! I am going thru my closet tomorrow...a long intended goal...and getting rid of the size 20's and overs. Shipping them off the the Good Will Shops! CJ

angel230180 wrote: »

I have fibromyalgia ibs and depression. Swimming hurts every joint feels like it's clicking my ankles hurt when I walk and my back is as crooked as a question mark when I first waken in a morning despite this I'm determined to keep going as I know less weight will be less pressure therefore I hope less pain. X

You said it right @angel, less weight = less pain. I am currently taking a gel capsule of aloe vera. It is working on the joint pain that I experience. And my big bro has been taking it for the last 5 years and is pain free in his joints. He got me on to it last year. JUST DON"T Drink that thick juice. Take the gelcap!! It is so much easier. I do think my big bro had me try it just for the paybacks of being his "little Sister" LOL

KETOGENICGURL wrote: »

….a full grocery shopping trip is as many steps as a day at work for me, so that explained why I struggled so much doing both on the same day!

Exactly! After my car accident in 09 I learned that I simply can't do 4 trips/errands in one day. SoI do one planned event, and maybe on the way home may stop and pick up something…but OVERcommitiing just wrecks the next day.

PAIN MEDS- ALL MDs/clinics/ERs/Hospitals/VA are tapering off all patients, and there soon will be no more opiods no matter the NEED, and valid use. The FDA and CDC cracked down because of the epidemic of illegal use, and so patients who are not abusing meds must suffer in future.

It doesn't matter what your pain level is, if you are chronic, doctors are not allowed to prescribe, some have quit practice or been sued for continuing…so we no longer thve the freedom of private advice and treatment from medical staff…the government has taken over (hopefully just temporarily).

The VA started pressuring me last year, and now each month ...less pills…this makes a difference in ANYTHING I can do to function! Even the car dealer I was talking to on 2 different visits noticed the difference in my energy
(one day without, one day with meds) I was dragging, and it really showed. Some days I must use a walker, and I am just adjusting to being unhappy over this.

I'm also following a low carb high fat diet, and it seems to be the only one that works for me for better health, and losing weight.

Gosh, you have just summed up my days! Yes, my WC Dr. of 20yrs, last year, decreased my Ultram "because I could be addicted to it." What a Crock! Oh and I hate the Lyrica that makes me sleep all the time and veg out when I am awake. I try to medicate as little as possible, hence the legal cannabis in my state. But here is where the benefit comes in. If you grow it you know what is on and in it. I don't smoke it, but ingest it in a gel cap I get from the Health Food Stores. I fill the capsule with the buds and I drink tea made from the leaves. I know it helps and two of my Dr's have said to do it if it works for me. But they also say, "we have no documented evidence as to the validity of it's effectiveness." MY OPINION ONLY>>>> If I am at a 9-10 Hubby says, "take a pot pill" and it does the trick even when the Dilaudid does not. I can sleep and I can function and that is a GOOD thing in my book. Everyone has their own opinion. But I don't think smoking it does as good a job as ingesting it.

I have to follow a weird diet, having carbs to keep the food in for longer than 3 hrs to 12 hrs. like if I eat a salad, I have a pc of bread or croutons that help keep the raw veggies in my system. I have "Rapid Transit".

Boy do I get the trips to the store!! I sometimes really want to go and then half way through, I'm beat. Just want to sit or better yet, lay down and relieve the sciatic pressure. Before I broke my back, injured my neck and shoulder, I loved to multi task. Now, that is no longer an good option for me. I am sure you feel the same way! CJ

Hey everyone, I blogged on the sites I use here is the link http://stylingwithcjdsign.blogspot.com/2016/05/diet-exercise-herbs-and-seeds.html

"Calories In vs. Calories Out.
CI > CO = Weight Gain
CI = CO = Maintain Weight
CI < CO = Weight Loss
Let's do this! I can do this. WE can do this!" Great Idea from BinaryFu !

I think that may be where I fall short. I get the extra calories from doing something and it adds it, so I eat something else. I know this will sound weird, but It is hard for me to eat 1,300 calories each day. Most days the darn thing says, "you're not eating enough", so I eat something else. But because of my Rapid Transit, which is like a bullet train in my gut some days, my body is daily freaking out to keep the fat. So, decrease the carbs, but loose the food. A catch 22 for sure.

I for one will be trying BinaryFu's idea above and see if it will help me out. CJ

Hi

Steppinrazzor wrote: »

I've been disabled for 10yrs, wheelchair bound now for 2yrs I have Osteonecrosis and Degenerative Bone disorder all wrapped up in a Chronic Pain Bow lol. I've lost about 140lbs so far (low carb) and am now to a point I can do Pool Based Physical therapy!
If you're looking for likeminded people For support I'm here if you want to add.
Josh

Hi Josh! Wow what accomplishments!!!!! Way to get it done!!!! I do hope you have some pain relief in the pool!! Welcome to the growing group! CJ:-)

Arwen, sorry tablet thought it knew better and won't let me edit!!!!

LETS DO THIS!!! A little each day and lots of encouragement! Days and Nights can be tough, but we can do this and we will feel better with less weight weighing us all down!! As BinaryFU says " LETS DO THIS!!!" And have a great Weekend Everyone! CJ