Weight loss and wheelchair user

[Skitty2003]

I am wheelchair bound I have Multiple Sclerosis as well as a few other things so I can't really exercise I want to loose more weight I don't eat much junk food so where is it I am going wrong ?

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Great to have you join us Skitty2003

Welcome and enjoy the forum...

Sorry you have MS, I hope you enjoy the forum...

Please check with your health professional regarding your actions to lose weight and get their support locally to compliment this wonderful forum...

I'd like to invite you to read our Newbie Pack - which is what I call the sat-nav to the benefits of the forum, here's the link:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please also read this about the importance of locking your posts:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Cheering you on to reach your goals 🎉🎉🎉

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome Skitty 😊.

Weight loss is about eating less calories than you burn, and unfortunately if we aren’t able to move much we need to really watch portion size as well as food content 😕

Have a good read of all the information Minnie has given you, especially regarding calorie targets and meal planning, and please just ask if you have any questions 😊

[Hidden]

Welcome to this wonderful forum Skitty2003 . My husband also has MS so I understand your mobility limitations. The NHS 12Week Healthy Eating Plan is a great one and you will be successful following this. Wishing you well on your journey. 😊

[Skitty2003 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I wish I could do some sort of exercise x

[Hidden in reply to Skitty2003]

Welcome Skitty. Are you able to do exercise while sitting? If so you may be able to do some simple weight work. Using cans of beans or bottles of water you can do things like arm curls or arm raises. Resistance bands are useful too. As minniewinnie says, talk to your health professional. A physiotherapist might be able to recommend some exercises too.

[Skitty2003 in reply to Hidden]

Hi thanks for that I could do some weights and things like that thank you for suggesting that x

[Hidden in reply to Skitty2003]

If you google ‘exercises to do while sitting down’ you will find a variety of things you might be able to do. Good luck x

[Hidden in reply to Skitty2003]

As others have said, there's a lot on line to choose from. Good luck.😊

[13Valerie]

Portions too big?

Best wishes😀