I have broken my ankle playing football a week ago and now I am limited to what I can do physically. Since the injury did not affect my appetite (it did not go down), I am trying to change my eating habbits as well as my exercise routines. Can you please advise a good plan for this situation?
Be as active as you can in the circumstances and find other ways to stay mobile as opposed to just 'sitting'. Hobbling around on crutches can be quite energetic!! And then trim your food intake to match your new level of activity. Eat more low-cal bulky stuff like vegetables and salads so that you're not looking at an empty plate.... but cut back a little on everything else.
Hope the ankle mends soon
Thank you gi-jane! I guess I will try to settle for salads for now :)
If your ankle is in a stationary cast, you might ask your doctor if you can use a stationary rowing machine or recumbent bike. He or she might still prefer you not use those, so I'd follow his advice, but they're non-weight-bearing. There was a similar thread in the Fitness forums a while back - two unconventional things I saw were chair aerobics (people suggested that they weren't particularly challenging but better than nothing) or hula-hoop, which might not work for you if you aren't in a walking cast.
Sorry about your ankle - heal quickly!
Hello and thanks for the advice! Yes, I am in a cast and was advised not to put any weight on the ankle (I have a hairline fracture)... Hula-hoop will probably not work :) but I will try the bike and weights (upper body), will probably look funny at the gym with the crutches on but, oh well :)
Thanks!
Marina
Hello and thanks for the advice! Yes, I am in a cast and was advised not to put any weight on the ankle (I have a hairline fracture)... Hula-hoop will probably not work :) but I will try the bike and weights (upper body), will probably look funny at the gym with the crutches on but, oh well :)
Thanks!
Marina
When you are injured, it is important to increase your protien intake. Your body needs the protein to buil new muscle and tissue. Try low-fat yogurts, beans, and lean protiens like chicken, turkey, or fish. Also I would reccomend considering purchasing a couple protien bars that are also packed with vitamins you'll need to heal faster.
As someone who has broken her ankle and sprained both more than once I very much sympathize with you. I really have little new advice to add except challenge yourself, but don't over do things. Even after the cast is taken off it will still take some time to rebuild its strength. Also, make sure to lightly work out your uninjured leg. Studies have shown that working out one appendage when the other is out of order can help the injured leg.
