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yes ok im what is called super morbidly obese but all my health problums cant all be cause im fat.about 4 years ago I fell down and fractured a virtabra in my lower back then last summer I fell again and hurt my right knee it convenienty hit a tree root when I made contact with the ground.im still having pain from that. then back in oct 2013 I almost fell again but luckly I cought my self but twisted my left knee now the darn knee cap locks and I cant strated my leg out plus when I walk it trys to bend backwards. from these things im always in pain, whats strange is my sholders and arms always hurt as well as the carpul tunnel I have in both hands. and a big hurnia from my last surgery, and all my dr says is"i hate to keep saying this to you but its because of your weight" hes a nice dr and I don't want to change I have has some real jurks over the years. one dr said he wouldn't treat me unless I lost weight.easyer said than done when you can barly walk.I use to work hard had a garden, rescued dogs raised kids keeped a house etc the drs think I want to be this way, dang I miss the old days when I was on the go from sun up to sun down I enjoyed hard work and seeing my progress comeing together now I sit on my butt it takes me all day to just get some laundry done and dishes one day then is I pick something else that has to be done. things I use to do with out problums is now I challenge to compleat. .Wow in venting a lot. is any else dealing with the same ? I would love to here from you.thanks for reading Big Hugs :)
Yes easier said than done. I know. I weigh 286 lbs @ 5'3 and I am considered morbidly obese. I count myself lucky that I am still able to move around with little trouble, yes I get winded going up and down stairs and sure if I run I think I'm going to die, but day to day things aren't impossible, as they can be for some.
However, in doing research on what work outs are best for morbidly obese people, I found there are quite a few options for people who are not able to move a round a lot.
Any movement that is more than what you normally do will help, but eating right is 70% of it, working out is only 30% of it.
I never considered myself to be an over eater, in fact I at a lot less than most people I knew. What I didn't realize is I wasn't balancing my meals properly and I was eating junk. I didn't over eat i just didn't eat healthy. In fact not eating enough put my body in starvation mode so I was storing fat.
I've started using portion control, following the portion suggestions on the items I eat (sometimes less) and counting my calories using a site called MyFitnessPal.com it is very helpful. I also have been eating more frequently, instead of one or two meals a day, like I used to do, I have 5 or 6 small meals or snacks. About 300 calories a meal. I've lost 11 lbs since March 19th doing this plus working out 3-5 days a week.
If you can't do a lot of walking and moving around, do the "sit and be fit" style work outs. Search for "Work out videos for obese people" on google or youtube, I've found pleanty that show you work outs you can do sitting down.
Do what you can until you can do more.
There was a time not too long ago when I couldn't even get up in the morning with out help to walk from my boyfriend. My Feet and legs hurt so bad I'd be crying and I couldn't walk with out help. Honestly, I don't know if I weighed more or what, because I refused to step on a scale. The issues went away when we moved and I got a different job, almost magically, but I'm sure being more active and gradually eating better has helped.
My point is I do understand how tough it can be to lose weight and to live as a morbidly obese person. Hang in there and just do your best to improve yourself everyday.
I am part of a group called Weight Loss Buddies on here you may want to consider joining that group too. They are very supportive. :)
Good luck to you, I hope you feel better.
I don't think they mean to be harsh, and some of them can be sanctimonious assholes about it.
It's very easy to feel overwhelmed when you are beginning a weight loss journey particularly when you are feeling judged. Just take little steps and you will be ok. Having a goal in mind (like being in less pain) will help you. Like Seireness said, most of it is watching your diet. Little changes go a long way.