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New Year resolutions around food and getting fit?

January is a time when a lot of us use the start of a new year to look at our weight and fitness, it can be tough when many food and exercise plans aren't too inclusive.
We are thrilled to have the brilliant @KirstenNutritionAdvisor on board as our food and nutrition advisor supporting us with healthy food choices and healthy lifestyle choices. If you have a question for Kirsten from The Food Remedy then head over to her Nutrition Advisor category and see if she can help.

There is some advice on exercising as a wheelchair user here on the NHS website and if you have a search online for your impairment and exercises you will usually find workouts, videos and support.
Whether you are looking at seated chair exercise, or want to build up to walking, running or cycling. Perhaps you would like to start swimming more or you'd like to try yoga? Physical exercise is beneficial to all of us and we are lucky to have so many resources at our fingertips.
Let us know about your fitness and nutrition plans for 2018!
We are thrilled to have the brilliant @KirstenNutritionAdvisor on board as our food and nutrition advisor supporting us with healthy food choices and healthy lifestyle choices. If you have a question for Kirsten from The Food Remedy then head over to her Nutrition Advisor category and see if she can help.

There is some advice on exercising as a wheelchair user here on the NHS website and if you have a search online for your impairment and exercises you will usually find workouts, videos and support.
Whether you are looking at seated chair exercise, or want to build up to walking, running or cycling. Perhaps you would like to start swimming more or you'd like to try yoga? Physical exercise is beneficial to all of us and we are lucky to have so many resources at our fingertips.
Let us know about your fitness and nutrition plans for 2018!
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Iv'e been a size 10 -12 all my life, and my height is 6"2
But for the passed 3-5 months I've been gaining lots of weight. (I'm 45yrs old now).
Ive spoken to my doctor about my concerns. But she said not to worry. Has Its probably due to my metabolism slowing down, and i dont get any exercise anymore. I'm really upset about it, and I've decided not to eat. I know it's not healthy, but i eat very little has it is. Any suggestions what to do?
I can't do any exercises due to my disabilitys. So can you maybe suggest foods to help
Thanx
As you say yourself, you know that not eating is not good. We need food as fuel and stopping eating is bad for your body and your health.
@KirstenNutritionAdvisor can you help?
Also you say you can't do any exercises, are you sure? Exercise doesnt have to be slogging it in the gym, there are some great seated exercise plans around.
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I know it's not healthy, but i can't stop putting on weight. ive asked the doctor to check my thyriod, I think she just thinks it's lack of exercise? I'm going again on fri so hopefully she will do something.
I will definitely check out Kirsten for some idea's.
I have a lot of nerve damage in my head. Which has left me profoundly deaf, with tinnitus and a lot of neurological problems also.
Even sitting down has it's problems. But I will check out Kirsten idea's
Thank you
I would also be honest with your doctor and let them know how much this is bothering you and see what support they can offer.
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I will make sure she listens this time. Something is deffenatly wrong?
Thank you for the video
It' been nearly 2 years I slept in a bed, so might try it on the settee.
Your a star
Thanx again
Senior online community officer
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