Pre-op Weight loss and exercise ~ Discouraged

[josiek1988 70]

Ok, so everything was going so well. I joined the Y and had all kinds of big plans to get back to the treadmill and lots of cardio. Then my knee starts hurting.... a trip to the Orthopedist and now I am looking at a total knee replacement. ???? I have been band from the treadmill, elliptical and almost all unnecessary walking. How am I going to get through the next 3 months without gaining any weight? I am still going to the Y and spending lots of time in the Water. But I'm freaking out a little.

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

The Water is great exercise!

You'll make it.

[Kindle 8,667]

Studies show weight gain or loss is mostly about diet and very little about exercise. Excercise will improve your cardio and build muscle which will help increase your metabolism, but in the end it's all about what you put in your mouth.

I lost 22 pounds on my preop diet and 100 pounds overall, without engaging in any exercise whatsoever. Sure, I have a physical job and an active lifestyle, but it's the same job and lifestyle I've always had. Nothing changed except my food choices and portions.

Just concentrate on eating healthy, stay away from carbs, drink LOTS of Water and focus on the things you can control in order to reach your goal.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

The Water is great exercise!

You'll make it.

P.S., you might actually like it!

[josiek1988 70]

Thanks all!! ????

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[rubia72 200]

I agree with kindle.

[Barry W 336]

Swimming is great exercise, even deep wading using the Water to carry much of your weight. Try to cut out carbs as much as possible - not only does that cut some calories, more importantly, after a week or two it really helps to reduce cravings! As Kindle said, it is a lot easier to eat 1,000 calories less than to burn 1,000 calories with exercise, so in terms of weight loss, diet is the principle component anyways....