Fitness Challenge!

[Gael Ridire]

Wow you guys, you all are such motivation! I lost 43 pounds for my first kilt twenty one years ago. Dropped from 233 down to 190. Wife thought I'd never make it and did so in 3 months. But things happen...

At age 39 had a massive brain-stem stroke, suppose to die, but a month later walked out of the hospital, three months later back to work for the next four years, then permanent disability. One effect is a quarter of throat still paralyzed, can't physically run or climb to this day.

Then three & half years ago I slipped on ice, body slammed to the ground and slid to the bottom of driveway. Year & half later couldn't move, fractured disc at T9 vertebra pressing against right sciatic nerve. Afects the nerve all the way down to big toe. Two years later this is a come and go thing after having 3 epidurals. Now lets add onto this side affects of 18 years of taking statins that now affects my lumbar on both sides making it impossible at times just to stand and get a glass of water at the sink. Can't even walk a quarter block without back locking up. To add to this a year ago this time I'd blackout at the gym pressing the slightest weight, doing crunchs, or my camera around the neck for more then 30 min.

But that's not all! I'm a strict T2 diabetic with heavy insulin resistance. I can't eat normal foods that have any carbs in it: no corn, potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, etc., and that includes wheat for some reason that most diabetics can have. I've been eating a 500-1100 calorie diet for the past two years and have gained a lot of weight. Was at 270 at beginning of August, now at 257 having dropped to eating one meal a day!

I really want to get back in a kilt, but wanna be down at 200 to look okay. But I don't think I can get down there. What does one cut, how does one exersise? Doc doesn't help, dieticitan doesn't help. I'm really at a loss!

[brewerpaul]

Wow you guys, you all are such motivation! I lost 43 pounds for my first kilt twenty one years ago. Dropped from 233 down to 190. Wife thought I'd never make it and did so in 3 months. But things happen...

At age 39 had a massive brain-stem stroke, suppose to die, but a month later walked out of the hospital, three months later back to work for the next four years, then permanent disability. One effect is a quarter of throat still paralyzed, can't physically run or climb to this day.

Then three & half years ago I slipped on ice, body slammed to the ground and slid to the bottom of driveway. Year & half later couldn't move, fractured disc at T9 vertebra pressing against right sciatic nerve. Afects the nerve all the way down to big toe. Two years later this is a come and go thing after having 3 epidurals. Now lets add onto this side affects of 18 years of taking statins that now affects my lumbar on both sides making it impossible at times just to stand and get a glass of water at the sink. Can't even walk a quarter block without back locking up. To add to this a year ago this time I'd blackout at the gym pressing the slightest weight, doing crunchs, or my camera around the neck for more then 30 min.

But that's not all! I'm a strict T2 diabetic with heavy insulin resistance. I can't eat normal foods that have any carbs in it: no corn, potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, etc., and that includes wheat for some reason that most diabetics can have. I've been eating a 500-1100 calorie diet for the past two years and have gained a lot of weight. Was at 270 at beginning of August, now at 257 having dropped to eating one meal a day!

I really want to get back in a kilt, but wanna be down at 200 to look okay. But I don't think I can get down there. What does one cut, how does one exersise? Doc doesn't help, dieticitan doesn't help. I'm really at a loss!

Sounds like a rough time by you are still hanging in and wanting to work at it. Have you tried any low impact water exercise programs? Just the resistance of water can help strengthen and aid in weight loss. Best of luck

[biblemonkey]

Wow you guys, you all are such motivation! I lost 43 pounds for my first kilt twenty one years ago. Dropped from 233 down to 190. Wife thought I'd never make it and did so in 3 months. But things happen...

At age 39 had a massive brain-stem stroke, suppose to die, but a month later walked out of the hospital, three months later back to work for the next four years, then permanent disability. One effect is a quarter of throat still paralyzed, can't physically run or climb to this day.

Then three & half years ago I slipped on ice, body slammed to the ground and slid to the bottom of driveway. Year & half later couldn't move, fractured disc at T9 vertebra pressing against right sciatic nerve. Afects the nerve all the way down to big toe. Two years later this is a come and go thing after having 3 epidurals. Now lets add onto this side affects of 18 years of taking statins that now affects my lumbar on both sides making it impossible at times just to stand and get a glass of water at the sink. Can't even walk a quarter block without back locking up. To add to this a year ago this time I'd blackout at the gym pressing the slightest weight, doing crunchs, or my camera around the neck for more then 30 min.

But that's not all! I'm a strict T2 diabetic with heavy insulin resistance. I can't eat normal foods that have any carbs in it: no corn, potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, etc., and that includes wheat for some reason that most diabetics can have. I've been eating a 500-1100 calorie diet for the past two years and have gained a lot of weight. Was at 270 at beginning of August, now at 257 having dropped to eating one meal a day!

I really want to get back in a kilt, but wanna be down at 200 to look okay. But I don't think I can get down there. What does one cut, how does one exersise? Doc doesn't help, dieticitan doesn't help. I'm really at a loss!

Have you looked into a good physical therapist? I know there is not much you can do but a GOOD therapist can work with your disabilities and get you a little more active. Good luck. I'll be praying for something good to happen. Sounds like you realy need it.

[Alan H]

Wow you guys, you all are such motivation! I lost 43 pounds for my first kilt twenty one years ago. Dropped from 233 down to 190. Wife thought I'd never make it and did so in 3 months. But things happen...

At age 39 had a massive brain-stem stroke, suppose to die, but a month later walked out of the hospital, three months later back to work for the next four years, then permanent disability. One effect is a quarter of throat still paralyzed, can't physically run or climb to this day.

Then three & half years ago I slipped on ice, body slammed to the ground and slid to the bottom of driveway. Year & half later couldn't move, fractured disc at T9 vertebra pressing against right sciatic nerve. Afects the nerve all the way down to big toe. Two years later this is a come and go thing after having 3 epidurals. Now lets add onto this side affects of 18 years of taking statins that now affects my lumbar on both sides making it impossible at times just to stand and get a glass of water at the sink. Can't even walk a quarter block without back locking up. To add to this a year ago this time I'd blackout at the gym pressing the slightest weight, doing crunchs, or my camera around the neck for more then 30 min.

But that's not all! I'm a strict T2 diabetic with heavy insulin resistance. I can't eat normal foods that have any carbs in it: no corn, potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, etc., and that includes wheat for some reason that most diabetics can have. I've been eating a 500-1100 calorie diet for the past two years and have gained a lot of weight. Was at 270 at beginning of August, now at 257 having dropped to eating one meal a day!

I really want to get back in a kilt, but wanna be down at 200 to look okay. But I don't think I can get down there. What does one cut, how does one exersise? Doc doesn't help, dieticitan doesn't help. I'm really at a loss!

I'm at a loss, here.

Honest truth... I'd find another doctor. You've got to do something, if your current won't can't/won't help, then it's time to look around.

[SteveHarkness]

Anybody on Fitocracy? There are quite a few P90X and Insanity folks posting. Maybe should start an XMarks group there.