Injured...gained 20 pounds

[SoloCher 2]

I won't be in therapy for another two weeks I try my best stay active but pain levels get in the way. My problem is not so much intake of food but lack of being able to move any suggestions

Edited May 8, 2017 by SoloCher
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[SoloCher 2]

3 minutes ago, SoloCher said:

I won't be in therapy for another two weeks I try my best stay active but pain levels get in the way. My problem is not so much intake of food but lack of being able to move .

I also have a 3/8 inch discrepancy in my legs plus I have a weak ankle that flips out on me I have a hairline fracture of the knee cap and a ripped tendon from a fall a couple months ago period my lower spine is deteriorating and I get excruciating pain in my groin when I do certain things or are on my feet too long. This is such a dilemma I refuse to take narcotics and the other analgesics are of little help. Do you have any suggestions

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

What's your food intake? As in more specifically.. cals, carbs, Protein, etc.

Edited May 8, 2017 by PatientEleventyBillion

[kozyjozie 108]

I gained 20 pounds because I was ill for a few weeks and now I'm recuperating. Feeling better today. I get neuropathy in my legs and arms. Due to me not being able to exercise with my daily walks, I have gained the weight. I eat the right foods. Just no exercise. I see why my surgeon told me that I must exercise at least 44 minutes a day. If I don't exercise than I start to gain there weight back. So today I'm back on the treadmill if it's raining outside. Or just go out for my morning and afternoon walks. I need to get those extra pounds off. So good luck. Just get back into exercising.

[kozyjozie 108]

What's your food intake? As in more specifically.. cals, carbs, Protein, etc.

I have a Protein Shake for breakfast
Greek yogurt for lunch
3 oz meat with salad for dinner.
That's my food for the day

[Newme17 3,444]

1 hour ago, kozyjozie said:

I have a Protein shake for breakfast
Greek yogurt for lunch
3 oz meat with salad for dinner.
That's my food for the day

I believe you should be eating more. Eating too low will mess your metabolism up all over again.

[kozyjozie 108]

I believe you should be eating more. Eating too low will mess your metabolism up all over again.

Can you give me some suggestions? I really would appreciate it. Thanks

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

Do you have access to a pool? The Water will keep the pressure off your body, but allow you to get some exercise. Consider doing some swimming.

[Newme17 3,444]

4 hours ago, kozyjozie said:

Can you give me some suggestions? I really would appreciate it. Thanks

go to this site and see what your caloric intake should be at your height/weight/activity levels.

http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/

For what you listed as your daily food...looks like you're eating less than 500-600 calories a day. It should be way more than that. Check out the calculator above and see what you should be eating whether it's maintenance or losing 2 lbs a week.

[kozyjozie 108]

I have a Protein Shake for breakfast
Greek yogurt for lunch
3 oz meat with salad for dinner.
That's my food for the day

I have the same exact meal plan every day. Awesome!