HELP wanted by a difficult male

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kaybee327
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by kaybee327 on Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:43 pm

HELP wanted by a difficult male

Basic details: Male, 68, very sedentary,hip problems, obese BMI 38

Tried
1. 6 months diet by calory counting (1200 per day) no weight loss/gain well maybee 1lb or so on
2. Weight watchers 6 months no weight loss
3. Slimming world 6 months weight gain 2 lb
4. Healthy eating clinic since Sept 2011 started weight 99.8kg, BMI 35.4 body fat 37.3 (advise too few cal should be 1800 per day)
5. healthy eating clinic plus Orlistat Mid Nov to mid Jan (manufacturing problem so not available) Loss 0.5lb (change of adviser so advised too many cals should be 1600 perday :!: )
6.Last official data 12/4/12 (weight gain overall 3.9kg)
weight 103.7
fat 39.6%
Fat mass 41.1kg
MBR 7887KJ 1885 kcal
Metabolic age 83
BMI 36.7
ideal weight 62.1kg (guess long way to go)

weight today 105.9kg which gives BMI 38.2

GP has no idea what to do next so what/where do I go

(answeres please in a plain brown envelope :mrgreen: :mrgreen: )

Any suggestions welcome

Keith

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mark
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by mark on Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:56 am

Re: HELP wanted by a difficult male

Hi Keith,

it appears you have tried the dieting route. It appears cutting calories doesnt work.

I would suggest exercise to help get things moving along. Perhaps a Personal Trainer or coach with you initially.
Mark Westbrook
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kaybee327
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by kaybee327 on Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:52 am

Re: HELP wanted by a difficult male

Yes I really agree Mark but problem is hip joint on left and knee joint on right.
I have problem even walking 200 yds as for jogging/running no chance

Guess if I had been a horse they would have shot me by now :D :D

Keith

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by Dr Masud Haq on Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:56 pm

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Hi

If you're still having problems with difficulty losing weight your GP ought to make sure you don't have an underactive thyroid as this is typically associated with weight gain or difficulty losing weight.

It's probably worth asking your GP to do this simple blood test.

Regards
Dr M Haq
Dr Masud Haq
Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospital

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by mark on Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:43 pm

Re: HELP wanted by a difficult male

Keith,

There are many types of exercise that you would be able to do with a personal trainer. I would say both running and jogging would be last on a long list :)

hand bike
seated exercises
standing exercises
seated theraband exercises
standing theraband exercises
water based exercises
seated stretches
standing stretches
laying stretches
mobility exercises
the list goes on...
breathing exercises
sitting meditation
standing meditation...

Just as a bud of a flower contains within it the innate form of the perfect flower, so do we all contain within ourselves the innate form of our own perfection. Under the proper conditions of sun, water, and nutients the bud unfolds to reveal the flower. Likewise under the proper conditions of our practice, that which is perfect within us - physically, mentally and spiritually begins to unfold. "Sifu Fong Ha"

I would suggest seeing a personal trainer and start the journey as soon as you can.

also agree as below and the GP may be able to offer some answers and assistance with your journey towards success.
Mark Westbrook
Fitness Consultant
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http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/bl ... arks-blog/

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