xchristinex

January 1st 2010 Starting my recovery. I'm taking things slow, step by step. Week 1. I cut diet coke and wheat from my diet, but not limiting portions yet. Week 2. I called local gym's to get prices, researching meal plans, and stated this journal stats: 5'4" weight:220

I have also had a knee injury and would like advice

Hi everyone! My name's Christine, I'm 27 5'4" and weight 220lbs. I've been vegan for 12 years. For the past 3 years my health has been on a downward spiral. I've been in and out of a wheelchair, had adverse side effects of medication which have led to a lot of weight gain. 6 months ago my partner left me and I'm trying to recover but have no support. I'm receiving SSI and have been having a hard time finding a decent doctor who takes medicaid. medicaid will pay for pain medication rather than physical therapy which means I have to figure out how to treat myself. When I was healthy I was very active I was a runner, hiker/backpacker, cyclist. Now I'm nothing I've lost all my friends, I've replaced activities with TV and compulsive eating. I've lost a lot of muscle and gained 90 lbs. This isn't the body I know, its new and I don't know how to work with it. When I was healthy I would just do an hour on the treadmill to burn calories, but I can't do that anymore and need advice on how to adapt. I'm so out of shape I fear normal exercise will injury me more. However I am determined to get back in shape and lose this weight. I looking to find support, advice, inspiration to help me with my recovery. Sincerely, Christine