Quote Originally Posted by NewKilt
I've went from 294 lb to 255 ( 39 lb loss ) since July of 2005. Since I'm disabled I haven't had the benefit of any strenuous excercise. I can only ambulate with a cane short distances. I did it by drinking lots of water, cutting down on the size of food portions, and eliminating bread, pastries, candy, etc. I'm 6' 0", so while I still look a bit stocky, I don't look fat like I did. I'm also diabetic, and the weight loss has helped control blood gloucose levels. It's tough to do without much exercise, but it can be done.

I rewarded myself by selling off my Sportkilts, and buying SWK's AK's, and Buzz Kidders. The new kilts are also an incentive to not put that weight back on because there are not any forgiving elastic waist bands like on the SportKilts. It was tough over the holidays not to over indulge in all the goodies, but I made it.

Once you get your weight down to what you can live with, new kilts are a nice way to reward yourself, as well as an incentive to not start gaining it back - just another of the many powers of the kilt.

Darrell

I'm disabled too and having to try to shed pounds incredibly slowly. But it is happening. Gone from a 41 waist to a 38 waist since Xmas so I'm happy with the progress. Doubt I'll ever reach the 30 waist I was before my injuries, but c'est la vie.

Anyway, one of the best thing I've done for losing weight is figuring out ways to exercise that don't involve my bad leg. I got a membership at the local JCC to use their pool and that helps a lot. They have aquatic exercise classes specifically for the disabled and it's been a godsend. It's also great emotionally because I really don't even notice my disability when I'm in the water.

The other thing I've been using is a Bowflex. I'm not normally one to buy things sold in infomercials or direct from the manufacturer, but I did invest in one after much research. I'm able to do a ton of strength training and semi-cardo activities using only my upper body & my good leg.

Sadly, I haven't exercised much this past week while I get over a nasty respiratory infection, but I'd like to suggest those ideas as other ways to get increase your metabolism and calorie usage while you try to lose weight.