Motivation Lapse Due to Injury

Ello_Guvna14 · February 2017

Hi all,

So I was really excited to reboot my weight loss regimen at the beginning of this month [February]. I had everything planned out; I was to begin the 30 Day Shred, faithfully log every meal, incorporate new classes and types of exercise. I recently moved into my own place so I was inspired to begin working out harder now that I have my own space to do it in. Everything was set...
...And then, TWO days prior to my start date, I fell down the porch steps of my new home and severely injured myself. Broke one foot, sprained the other. As you can guess, I'm pretty much glued to the couch for lack of mobility. Between that and the [much needed] pain meds I've been prescribed, my initial weight loss goals have been ridiculously hindered. I've started binging again due to a general hopelessness I feel -- it will be nearly 3 months before both of my feet are ready for regular impact, and a full year before both are completely healed. I'm beginning to feel depressed, and am really beating myself up for delaying my journey until the 1st to begin with. If anything, this has definitely taught me that one must never put off their ambition to get healthy and lose weight. Start NOW. If I would have, I could have been 10 pounds lighter than I currently am. My goal is to lose 50 pounds, and I'm just looking for motivation, support and advice from people who have gone through a similar situation or who simply have something they'd like to impart. I want to start fresh, but this time, I think I need some help.

Thanks everyone.

running_in_tiaras · February 2017

I've lost 60 lbs in 6 months just eating a calorie deficit and never exercised. Weight loss happens in the kitchen. If it was me I would take the three months and focus on eating a calorie deficit and ease into exercise when you are able. I know it can be frustrating when thing s don't go as planned. You can still this you just may need to adjust your plan.

Tweaking_Time · February 2017

asykers wrote: »

I've lost 60 lbs in 6 months just eating a calorie deficit and never exercised. Weight loss happens in the kitchen. If it was me I would take the three months and focus on eating a calorie deficit and ease into exercise when you are able. I know it can be frustrating when thing s don't go as planned. You can still this you just may need to adjust your plan.

Ditto above...

I had surgery with a 10 month recovery... before I was allowed to do anything more strenuous than walking. I just watched my calories and if I was going to go over, I made sure I ate the most luxurious thing I could because why go over eating something that is "meh"

fiddletime · February 2017

I exercise a little but have bad feet. I don't even count the exercise calories back in as they aren't much. CICO. Not being able to exercise will only stop your weight loss journey if you let it. Start logging and stay under goal. You'll get healthier as your ankles heal, and you can implement your exercise plan later.

AgentFlex · February 2017

I can echo what everyone above said as far as weight loss truly happening in the kitchen. Exercise is great for other reasons, but not required to lose weight. Focus on losing one pound a week (I wouldn't go more aggressive as your body needs nutrients to heal. If you can, do the upper body parts of the workouts from a seated position.

I started here over 6 years ago with 50 pounds to lose. Lost it in a year, kept it off for over a year, ended up needing to take a 9 month hiatus from exercise due to neurological symptoms and subsequent brain surgery. Throughout those 9 months I stuck to my maintenance calories. I lost a bit of weight just due to some of the symptoms I had which included a lot of nausea and swallowing issues. The big bonus there was learning that you don't have to end up gaining weight because your life changes due to injury or other health issues.

Fast forward to now, I have to lose about 20 pounds again because I got carried away going through some bulking cycles to gain muscle...ugh, I should have kept up with my own advice this whole time! KITCHEN!

demorelli · February 2017

You'll have to be a little more careful with how much you eat with the reduced activity, but find things that you can do. Maybe you can do hand weights, crunches, that sort of thing. And as you progress toward healing, see if you can get into physical therapy, that will speed your recovery at least a little and your physical therapist will be able to tell you when it's safe to start using a stationary bike, am elliptical, and show you other exercises that are safe to do in the meantime. I'm sending you a friend request

lorrpb · February 2017

Im sorry for your injury. You can still manage "calories in" despite your injury. The injury does not make you gain weight, it's the lack of adjusting for the change in activity level. If you want this, you can get started with you eating habits during recovery.

leo0933 · February 2017

I know it is hard but use this opportunity to grow with your food. Understand what creating a calorie deficit is. Understanding how food can be your medicine and is a powerful tool to help with healing and with your goals. Understand what to eat and how eat in way that works for your body type and shape. Understand that calories and nutrient are 2 different aspects. Use this opportunity to grow with your food knowledge by researching and also get help from others that can help you. This way you begin knowing for your own self being. Once you are able to get on your feet then you can have your food plan ready to go. Your body is made in the kitchen, your body is sculpted in the gym, and growth happens with rest. So with those 3 elements use this opportunity to learning and putting your plan together for when you are able to get going that you come out rocking. You got this.

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