For those that suffer pain while walking or even just standing, what have you found that works to get exercise? I can only walk short distances before I suffer severe pain due to OA in my knees. I am not sure whether or not knee replacement is an option I want
I bought an under the desk elliptical. The tension isn’t the best but I use hand weights and really move my arms to get my heart rate up. After 25 minutes I am really sweating. I don’t use it under a… read more
There are some of the nicest ladies on my Obesity team. Some needs something to do that they will enjoy. If I invited them to model in the fashion show and show them how many more ladies there are that are obese but has found something to do. I know it will motivate them even more. I don't want to go against the rules here, is why I am asking.
This Fashion show sounds so Amazing and so much Fun! I wish I lived closer to Florida, but I live in Indiana.
Soda is horrible on the knees... i literally made the difference in me walking with a cane daily everywhere I went or just when my knees were inflamed.
The new year is just a couple of days away! It is time to think about what it is you want to different in your life. New Year's resolutions are easy to make but hard to keep, so instead of making specific resolutions, I am adopting key words for myself for the new year.
My words are OPTIMISM, CONFIDENCE, and FAITH. What words will you adopt?
belive in ur self the rest will follow
It's been a long time since I have seen someone as large as me in the same room. Lots of times I will just stay at home because I'll be the only fat person in the restaurant and I feel ashamed to order food.
Hun be comfortable in your skin it’s yours and no one else... if yu don’t like what yu see change it but only for you not bc yu feel that ppl will not stare or whatever but bc yu want to be a better… read more
i have degenerative oa i am in pain all the time i take flexeral lyrica cantt get tramadol because of the opiode problem here i cant exercise all i can do is stay in bed
YouTube has some great stretches that help with this. Also read that tumeric, Larger doses of D3, and vitamin A help with the inflammation caused by OA.
I am 6.1ft and weigh 401lbs
My daily diet consists of:
10 glasses of water
Morning - Oats / Muesli & Yogurt
Lunch - Chicken Breast / Fish with Steamed Veg
Dinner - 3 Cracker bread / Rice Cakes with Plain Cottage cheese and cucumber
I train 5 days per week. Each session would be:
10min Treadmill Walk (1/2 mile)
10min Row
10min upright cycle (3.5 miles)
10min body shaker
In Total if I add up what the machines tell me I burn +- 400 Calories per session.
I lost 9 lbs in 2 weeks but in week 3 it… read more
Fast weightloss isn’t usually sustainable. Be patient with yourself. Gage your weightloss by the fit of your clothes. The scale fluctuates and can be a real hinderance for your mindset Some like… read more
What do you eat on keto? I'm so confused with so many things out there
I came to this site hoping to find someone that shares my experience. For the last 3 years I have suffered from chronic itching and skin yeast infections. My doctor sent me to a dermatologist who looked under my breast and said yeast. He told me to soak in vinegar and walked out the door. I listened and began soaking. My symptoms still persisted. I have itching under my arms, under and between my breast, in my butt crack, in my perrinial area, in my groin and of course vaginal yeast infections… read more
I take 1 tablespoon of applecider vinegar with mother + 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in water 3 times a day it seems to help , also add vinegar to my bath and use an anti fungal cream
I have no idea about anything in Canada, however, a burn center is a burn center. The problem, and solutions are universal. So I would think so. Call them and ask, and let us know.