This week’s question is as follows:
Question: Okay i have been dieting the past month keeping track of my calorie intake as well as drinking water and cutting out the bad foods/drinks.. exercise is an issue for me due to the fact that im recovering from a lower back injury suffered from football.. i am beginning to think i have a thyroid prob since the weight isnt seeming to go down no matter what i do.. i ran some this morning and got on the scale this evening and im up 5 pounds form YESTERDAY.. should i go see my doctor and have some blood work done i have put on 40 lbs since my injury and i cannot figure a way out of this hole… i understand i need to exercise more but with a torn rotator cuff and a l-5 fracture in my back its hard to work out without severe pain
Answer: Yes, see your doctor. He/she can recommend exercises that will not cause pain. While it may be a thyroid problem or something else, you need to realize it takes your body a while to make adjustments, except where exercise is involved. Building your muscle mass by exercising will cause weight gain because muscle weighs more than fat. Exercise should only be used in weight loss to tighten your skin so you don’t end with a lot of lose skin. But the most important element in weight loss is your mind. If you don’t love yourself and have purpose, no matter what you do it won’t work well for the long term. There are many self-help books available on this. Balance your mind and your body will follow.
