Fitness or Gym Experts: WTF Should I do?

[TheSutterDynasty]

How to lose weight:

1) Consume less calories
2) Burn more calories
3) A combination of 1) and 2)

Looks like since you're limited with 2), you should focus on 1). Perhaps if it's that important consult a registered dietitian.

[NuclearFart]

Originally Posted by SoulOfTheFlame

Sadly my surgical options have pretty much run their course. I've got about 50% of the cartilage left in the back of my knee, which is giving me my problems. If I let that wear away to 0% walking could become impossible... (scary huh?). Therefore it's important to lose weight in order to prevent this tissue loss.

Not sure what you mean about surgical options running their course as it doesn't sound like you've exhausted everything yet. If your main issue is cartilage defects, you might benefit from an OATS procedure (aka cartilage transplant). What options have you discussed with your orthopod?

[Sly]

Low Carb, Low Fat (Omega 3 is alright), High Protein 4-6 times of day snacks... eat till you're barely satisfied, never when you're full. 30 min of light cardio everyday, med intense weight lifting depending how mobile you are for 30, making it an hour workout everyday. Follow this your pounds will come off fassstt.

[Nage Waza]

If your knees hurt you can do many sitting workouts. Grab the book Getting Stronger, leaf through the photos and tries the lifts that are sitting. Many interval training setups have sitting stations, just cruise through those for a while, until your knee is better.

[SoulOfTheFlame]

Originally Posted by NuclearFart

Not sure what you mean about surgical options running their course as it doesn't sound like you've exhausted everything yet. If your main issue is cartilage defects, you might benefit from an OATS procedure (aka cartilage transplant). What options have you discussed with your orthopod?

Evidently knee cartilage replacement therapy is not available yet... scientists are working hard but seems like it's still years off. Because of the high amount of friction in the area cartilage transplants fail when tried.

I've been told by my ortho that my surgical options are exhausted. I'm only 29 and therefor not a candidate for total knee replacement.

[Young-Sneezy]

ive had both knee surgery and experience with weight loss and my best advice is such:

Riding the bike is one of the best exercises for little to no knee impact cardio.... get an ipod video or a gym with tv's and work hard. my knee still gets a TAD sore sometimes, so i do the stair machine for another low impact really great cardio workout.

Additionally, i found my weight loss really saw huge gains when i started doing weights with cardio, rather than just running for hours on end.

annddd nutrition yada yada yada. be healthy about it, i went from 230 to 150 at my lowest because (as i now know) there is a point where its detrimental to your body to essentially "starve" it (being that, if you are working out hard, you NEED food like a person who is working out).

Lastly, i've found the best way to get into a groove that works for you, is to experiment with things, go early, go late, try cardio first, weights after, switch up exercises, find your comfort zone. your workouts will be most beneficial when you are doing them at a time, pace, rate, style that YOU like.

[-TC-]

are you taking glucosamine/chondroitin/msm?

I do and it helps with the cartilage.

also, you may want to stay away from the cutters. I went to a homeopathic chiropractor and she was able to do amazing rehab on my knee in a very short period of time..the downside, it hurt like a bitch when she did it.

[Buff]

What about physical therapy? Did you see a physical therapist after your surgeries? If you're still in pain they should be able to work with you to find exercises that don't hurt your knee. They'll help you to get your knee stronger and as pain free as can be, then you'll be able to resume other exercises.

[NuclearFart]

Originally Posted by SoulOfTheFlame

Evidently knee cartilage replacement therapy is not available yet... scientists are working hard but seems like it's still years off. Because of the high amount of friction in the area cartilage transplants fail when tried.

I've been told by my ortho that my surgical options are exhausted. I'm only 29 and therefor not a candidate for total knee replacement.

Not true at all, as there are many surgeons doing it. I know for a fact Scott Timmermann in Calgary does it, along with some of the guys in Banff. It might be worth talking to one of them about your situation, as they are probably much more informed about it than your current orthopod.

[NuclearFart]

Originally Posted by -TC-

also, you may want to stay away from the cutters. I went to a homeopathic chiropractor and she was able to do amazing rehab on my knee in a very short period of time..the downside, it hurt like a bitch when she did it.

Did you forget the green text or something?

[SoulOfTheFlame]

Originally Posted by Buff

What about physical therapy? Did you see a physical therapist after your surgeries? If you're still in pain they should be able to work with you to find exercises that don't hurt your knee. They'll help you to get your knee stronger and as pain free as can be, then you'll be able to resume other exercises.

Starting this next week, hopefully I can get some good results.

Originally Posted by SoulOfTheFlame

I've cut out booze during the week.

For some reason I found this statement funny.

Booze reigns havoc on diets and eating plans... I would steer clear.