Limited mobility

[Donners]

I’m 3 weeks in & loving this way of eating. However, I am in need of some encouragement after having ruptured my Achilles’ tendon on Monday playing badminton. One of the things I like about the TDC is it’s holistic approach to weight loss. I’ve introduced more exercise in to my life alongside eating healthier and more nutritious food. The exercise is obviously now on hold and I’m faced with the challenge of still wanting to continue with my weight loss whilst not being able to exercise. Do you think this is possible? Have others adapted to temporary injuries and still continued to lose rather than gain weight? Any tips on exercising whilst in plaster and on crutches?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Donners. First, we wish you a full and speedy recovery. Second, yes, people have managed to lose weight with limited mobility, especially in a case like yours where you are healing (which also burns energy). In addition, there are exercises you can do independent of your leg – arm lifts with heavy objects and crunches come to mind. These help more than you think! Then rehab will provide some exercise.

[Donners]

Thanks so much for your reply Sharon which I find very encouraging. I’ll certainly be focusing on upper body exercises and have my first physiotherapy session next week, so onwards and upwards. In the meantime, are there particular healing promoting foods which you would suggest incorporating in to my diet?
With kind regards
Kate

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Kate. The menu naturally guides you toward foods high in protein and antioxidants, but in addition, I encourage you to also choose foods and beverages high in calcium. These include dairy, calcium-fortified alternatives, tahini, almonds, and deep green leafy vegetables.

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