Getting Frustrated

[neverevereverhavei]

I put on weight over lockdown and never really got it off again.

I've been bed ridden for four months now following an accident and have put on more weight. It would have been the ideal time to go on a diet as I couldn't get to the kitchen, but being on a diet at the same time may have just pushed me over the edge!

Anyway, two weeks ago I decided I really needed to do something about it, so started my diet.

I'm an "expert" on dieting as I've done it on and off for years, so don't need any advice on that front.

However, I'm fed up as I've lost so little but been so good. Usually it falls off in the first couple of weeks.

As I'm still bed bound I can only think it's because I'm literally doing NO exercise at all and burning zero calories.

I can't cheat as I can't get to the food!

It's so frustrating!!!!

I'm hoping to start physio soon and get back to walking (albeit a little at a time) soon!

Is there any way you could do arm and leg exercises in bed? Sorry if this is a stupid question but I'm not sure why you're bed ridden. If it's a possibility you could do leg raises and some light weights for your arms. I read somewhere that diet and everyday movements, even fidgeting is more effective than going the gym. Not sure if it's true but worth a try. Do you count calories?

If you have been bed bound for so long I would be really worried about a very restrictive diet. You are going to need to ensure that you are getting enough protein to prevent muscle wasting and fibre to keep your bowels moving.
As the previous poster said depending on the reason for your immobility resistance bands or light weights might help. However you should really be seeing a physio at least weekly but preferably more and maybe an OT could work out a way to get you up and about if appropriate for your health.
The Physio's were I work use an app to design programs for people with varying levels of mobility. The clients can either fuse the app or the physio prints it off.

You'll probably need to be on lower calories than have previously worked for you when you've lost weight before.

Have you done a TDEE calculation with 'extremely inactive' selected to give an idea of what you need to aim for?

I just ran this one below with extremely inactive and with sedentary-no exercise and there was a big calorie difference.

www.mytecbits.com/tools/medical/tdeecalculator

Thanks.

It's a long story ...

I've been bought some dumbbells so that I can try and retain the strength in my arms whilst I can't walk.

An OT has been out recently and is going to get me some equipment delivered to help me start to get mobile again.

The physio will then start to see me but it won't be weekly and will be via video.

I'm taking various supplements to try and keep me healthy!

I'm determined to get up walking again soon and there's no reason I shouldn't! Fortunately it's not permanent damage. It's just going to take a lot of work and time!

Thanks.

I hadn't seen a calculator before for someone who is bed ridden.

I'm on a lower calorie intake than it suggests but I suppose it's just going to be slower than usual.

If I don't continue with the diet then the weight will creep on more and more!