Exercise with health problems
I have moderate to severe COPD and depression and have gained a lot of pounds from my depression medication. I am limited as to what i can do because of my breathing. I have never hsd a weight problem and don't know how to diet and can't afford to buy into all the diets and gummys etc.. any ideas or things that have worked for you? Thank you!
While we wait for others to chime in, I wanted to reply and say that I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing. COPD and depression can be complicated to manage, and the weight gain from medication can compound the situation. It's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed, especially when dealing with limitations in physical activity due to breathing difficulties. Unfortunately, we're not medical professionals and cannot give medical advice, but I can offer some general suggestions that will hopefully be helpful. I would first reach out to your doctor to share your concerns about the side effect of weight gain from your meds and if there is anything they can do there to help that.
In terms of nutrition, I would definitely speak to your doctor about making any changes. To get you started, we have a few articles that describe the basics of nutrition, kind of like a Nutrition 101.
This article talks about what a nutrient is, what a balanced diet should look like, among other things. https://obesity.net/nutrition
I like this article, How to Build Your Plate - https://obesity.net/healthy-plate , a lot because it's all about understanding the building blocks of food. I also like this because it gives you the info you need to work within your own budget to make a healthy plate.
I really hope this information helps and I'm really glad that you found us here. I'm looking forward to seeing you around in the community Rhea. 💙 Kayleigh, Obesity.net Team Member
