Stay in shape without working out and eating less?

[DragonWolf]

So my body is too weak for working out and exersizes, I already eat way too less than normal.
I kinda would want to look good, you know, in shape, so yeah anyone got an idea of how to do that without doing exersizes and stuff?

Updates

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I'm not lazy haha, I got hit by a car in 2008, my shoulders and kneecaps moved a bit. When I do excersizes, even for only 5 minutes or less, I'm unable to use my arms and/or legs for 2 whole weeks. That's why working out isn't really an option for me

[SuperNurse42]

You have to work out to be in shape. Plain and simple.

Eating less will make you smaller, but not in shape.

Unless you have a medical condition like muscular dystrophy, you are not too weak for exercise. That's just an excuse for being lazy. Just say you don't want to work out instead of "my body is too weak", as if it is out of your control.

[DragonWolf]

as my update says, i got hit by a car in 2008, which caused my shoulders and kneecaps to move. When I do excersizes for even 5 minutes or sell, I'm unable to use my arms and/or legs for 2 whole weeks, or I'm massive pain. I once pushed myself so far that I fell off the stairs because my legs just couldnt deal with it anymore. Does that still makes me lazy?

[SuperNurse42]

I just saw the update. Although that is a big obstacle, there are people who are missing limbs that still find ways to exercise. You just need to find something, even if it's only for a couple minutes a day. Consult a doctor and ask him about physical therapy. Progress from there.

And it seems like you aren't eating enough. That could cause a lot more problems and will only make you weaker. You should at least eat the recommended amount of food for your age and size.

[DragonWolf]

Well, if I annoy my parents with it long enough, they might let me go to a physiotherapist, so maybe they help me a little bit. I haven't been eating enough ever since I was born, I never am hungry. I once didn't eat a whole day without it even bothering me. I try to eat more, but then I gain weight, and end up eating less again...

[SuperNurse42]

What do your parents do when you bring up the subject? Are they not concerned?

[DragonWolf]

When i told my parents that my knees were hurting (back in 2008) my dad said it was all my fault, and that i should stop complaining about it, and pushed me against the wall while his hand was around my throat, so I stopped talking about it after that. Untill I fell off the stairs because I was in so much pain, then I told my mum. (my dad doesn't care about me at all, but my mum does). She went to doctor with me.

[SuperNurse42]

It sounds like there's a lot of serious issues in your situation. You need to get a hold of a doctor YOURSELF and tell them your whole situation. They screen for things like child abuse, which sounds a lot like your case.

Sorry but you won't get much help on GAG for this. The best thing I can suggest is to get professional help ASAP.

[Prof_Don]

Talk to a doctor to figure out what physical activities are safe to do for your situation... there has to-be SOME type of physical activity u can do.

But we aren't doctors here and can't diagnose that for you.

[Hannah591]

You don't have to do heavy physical exercise to get in shape. Just going for a walk regularly will help. If you can't do that, then lie in your bed and lift your legs up and hold them there. That'd work your abs and thighs. There are various exercises you can do lying down so there's no excuse not to exercise.

[DragonWolf]

even that is too much exercise for my legs :(

[Hannah591]

Well, you can't stay in shape then. The only way you can get fit and toned is through exercise. That's the only way.

[LittleSally]

Can you swim? Or is that off the table too?
I understand the pressure of gravity, but the sea (or a pool), basically any body of water really eases the workout for anyone - especially people with your kinds of problems.

I'd eat more vegetables, less carbohydrates...

[DragonWolf]

swimming also isn't really an option :(

[LittleSally]

Damn...
Then I'd say just eat a lot more vegetable (fiber)... less of anything processed.

[Izzy2102]

Have you talked to your doctor about it? Anything you can do, I mean it's been 6 years, I'm sure you don't want it to be like that for the rest of your life.

But well yes you can lose weight without exercising, you just have to eat less, that's the only way then. Most likely you'll get this skinny fat look then though, where despite being skinny you look out of shape. In that case a bit of light exercise goes a long way. Try to do low impact toning workouts such as pilates or yoga

[DragonWolf]

I already eat like a third of what I should eat, so eating less isn't really a healthy option for me.
Doctor actually told me not to do any kind of excersize besides relaxing swimming, even that is already pretty painful sometimes.

[Hidden_P]

What do you mean too weak? Do you have an illness or something?
If you're body is too weak at the moment, that's part of the point of the gym! You go there to tone up, build muscle and be healthier.

Without it, no there's no way you can do it. Maybe at a push try one of those ab belt things?

[DragonWolf]

just updated the question

[Hidden_P]

I'm sorry to hear that :/
If I were you I would go to a physiotherapist. It sounds like you need some treatment (especially your age) and the sooner you do it the better. You can't just starve your body and get fatter, it's important for your body and mentality to exercise.
See a doctor and explain what you want to achieve. It will be painful and horrible but it'll be worth it in the long run.

My friend had a bus accident - she has a curve in her spine only correctable by surgery which they won't do because of her age. They told her without physio she would be on codeine her whole life and she wouldn't be able to have children because of the weight on her spine.
She's just had her first child. The pain was worth it.

[DragonWolf]

I've been to a doctor before, earlier this year (yeah I've been walking around with pain for a very long time without seeing a doctor). They said they can't do anything for me, because xray says it's not broken, and that it kinda got caused by putting a lot of pressure on it. (I kept pushing myself through the pain, even fell of the stairs once because it was too much for my legs to deal with) The only way to make it better, they said, was by trying to move as little as possible, don't do any excercizes, the only thing i could do was cycle a little bit, stop before you feel even a little bit of pain. and swim a little bit, preferable without using my legs (which makes my arms worse so that also wasn't an option). I still push myself a bit too far once a while, because I guess thats just who I am. If I still had this problem with my knees and legs 2 years later, they might know something that might help me, but if they do it now, it will only make it worse.

[Hidden_P]

You could go back to them with this issue - they are meant to give diet advice and if they have said to you you can't exercise then they should help you with weight management. It's easier to control when you're younger.
I say go back - if you don't keep bugging them they won't help. I broke my wrist and they said to me I was all mended but I was in so much pain, I couldn't even lift a can of coke for months. I kept nagging them, I had 15 X-rays and an MRI scan that revealed nothing. They did exploratory surgery and discovered I had a bone fragment stuck in the centre of my wrist scraping all my bones when I moved. It's been removed and I've made a full recovery.
KEEP NAGGING!! :) A starting GP is paid £80,000 a year, make them earn their money!! :)

[DragonWolf]

Well, if I annoy my parents with it long enough, they might let me go to a physiotherapist, so maybe they can also help me a little bit. The doctors already said that what I got was because I overused my legs too much (which I actually did a lot) When I don't put pressure on it, I don't feel pain, so that kinda fits with their conclusion.. So I guess I better try to go to a physiotherapist, because I know my parents won't let me go to a doctor again (they were the reason I didn't go back in 2008), but this year, I finally told them that I was in so much pain, that I even fell off the stairs. Thats why my mum said I had a good reason to go, my dad still didn't agree...

[Hidden_P]

If you can get referred by a doctor, it may be free for you to go and get help. Because you're under 18, I would go with your mum to the doctors to talk and physiotherapy. That way there is parental consent there and then. At the very least, the doctors will be able to give you and your mum more info.
Sit down with your mum and have a chat with her. Talk about your concerns for your dad. I wouldn't be surprised if she says she will keep it a secret between you two until you've got more information.
Good luck, and you're doing the right thing.

[DragonWolf]

My mum Always shares everything with my dad. That's why I usually dont tell them anything at all.
I'm on holiday now though, so I will complain more about it to them when I get back =)

[Hidden_P]

In a situation like this she may share it at a later date. I think have a private chat with her is a good place to start.

Enjoy your holiday sweetheart, have a great time :) Good luck!

[DragonWolf]

Thank you, just heard my mum got 97% chance of healing from cancer, so thats really good news. I am home today, because she had to go to hospital, leaving again later today.

[Hidden_P]

That's fantastic news (sort of, not great she has cancer but good at the chances) :) Be there for your mum :) She'll return the favour :)

[DragonWolf]

Yeah, sometimes I kinda get tired of her bossing me around, but it's worth it :)

[AdamThomas]

Why are you so lazy.

You can't get in shape without exercise. Not eating is a very unhealthy way to lose weight, you need to eat a balanced diet.

[DragonWolf]

just updated the question.

[AdamThomas]

Ah, now I feel like a massive bellend. Sorry to hear that and for calling you lazy. Does it affect your walking?

[DragonWolf]

Sometimes it does, and well, you didn't know, so I don't really blame you for calling me lazy :)

[yaddayaddayadda02]

What do you mean by 'too weak'? Are you physically disabled?

[DragonWolf]

just updated the question

[yaddayaddayadda02]

Can you do exercises in water that reduce the stress on your joints? Unfortunately there's not much you can do if you can't get some sort of physical activity in. Talk to your doctor or a physical therapist.

[DragonWolf]

water also doesn't really help, but thanks for trying to help me :)

[yaddayaddayadda02]

I think you need to check with a professional. Good luck

[DragonWolf]

Thank you, I'm on holiday at the moment but guess I'll do when I get back :)

[lumos]

You can't get in shape without exercising, sorry. Maybe try to do some yoga?

[SuRpRiZeD]

You should do yoga or get a personal trainer they will work around any injuries you have

[decemberxblue]

To keep weight off eat meals that aren't calorie dense.

To keep "in shape" is something different, and you need to work out.

[Dandeus]

You need to speak to a physical therapist. Nobody here is qualified to address your medical issues over the Internet.

[BigAh]

have sex and tons of it. it burns hella calories and itll keep you in shape

[Anonymous]

What you're asking for requires sorcery.

[Dandeus]

Contracts with the devil also work.

[DragonWolf]

:O sorcery, sounds good haha

[Anonymous]

Try Paleo, it really works. :)

[DragonWolf]

there are quite some things I don't like to eat, and besides, i already eat like a third of what i should eat. I could spend days without eating if I want, because I never get hungry.

[you_asked]

Ketogenic diet / paleontology diet / Atkins diet burns fat but you have to be very strict

[you_asked]

Oops paleo diet

[AcılıKetçap]

You can do pilates