Loosing weight with cp

[Topsy270]

I am 38 years old and have Cp I walk using crutches and use wheelchair. I had to give up work as the pain from my Cp and poor mobility is too much. I found this hard mentally so I decided to join my local weight watchers group I can't excerise so by food alone I have lost 18lb so far So happy

[Lwelch]

Well done that's amazing! I've got mild CP And I'm so trying to lose weight but it's really difficult because of the scoliosis my stomach comes out so much and it annoys me. I've lost 8lb so far. So frustrating but you Have done so well

[Topsy270 in reply to Lwelch]

It's been hard as I can't excerise Much. 8lb is still good well done

[Lwelch in reply to Topsy270]

Yeah I know you've done incredibly well!

[Topsy270 in reply to Lwelch]

Another 2 stone to go lol

[Lwelch in reply to Topsy270]

Lol you'll do that easily my lovely

[GigglesGiana]

Have you tried warm water therapy, or hot yoga with the assistance of a PT or instructor? Regular pool exercise tailored to your body, can bring pain relief, decrease stress (which increases the cortisol hormone, causing us to gain weight and slow metabolism), build, strengthen, and stretch muscles (increased muscle mass, increases metabolism), overall making weight loss easier.

Look at any medications you're on, they can have weight gain as a negative side effect.

Blessings to you on your journey!

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[Topsy270 in reply to GigglesGiana]

I go swimming 1-2 times a week i have now lost 27lb.

[rcwallace21 Administrator]

Hi there, I have started a healthy eating plan under the nhs. Been on it for 2 weeks and lost 2.5 lb . A good start!

[Topsy270 in reply to rcwallace21]

Well done i have now lost 27lb with weight watchers and 7lb myself before