great idea on starting a food log! since you have both nerve damage and fibromyalgia you are going to have to ease change into your life. so you don't stir your symptoms up. also a quick phone call to your doctor to make sure they are ok with you exercising would be a good first step as well. after you have your doctor's ok here are a few ideas. 1. recumbent stationary bike: these type of exercise bikes have a chair seat and are much more comfortable for individuals with back problems. start slow with just 5 minutes three times a week then as your tolerance builds add a second session of 5 minutes later in the day until eventually you can work up to either 2-15 minute sessions a day or 3-10 minute sessions a day. by splitting your sessions up that should make you more comfortable and avoid aggravating your spine and your fibromyalgia. 2. water aerobics: by moving in water your heart and muscles get the benefits of exercise without all the stress on your spine. look around your community and i'm sure you will find a number of places that offer these. on the day of your first class arrive early and explain to the instructor your limitations so they can provide you with some modifications to exercises that might exacerbate your problem. 3. visit webmd's fibromyalgia center: click on the hyperlink below to be taken there. webmd fibromyalgia center you'll find tons of info on how to maximize your health. there is also a community forum that enables you to talk with others with fibromyalgia that way you can find ideas and strategies that worked for them. 4. don't try to change everything at once. pick one item and work on it then when you've mastered that move onto the next item. for example now that writing down what you eat is a habit pick another one--exercise for example. call around and find a water aerobics class and set a goal of attending 2 classes a week. once you've completed that goal then pick another-------------sleep for example. after you visit the fibromyalgia center you will be amazed how many people are living active lives and managing their symptoms. you can definitely lose weight just take it slow.
with nerve damage from 2 fusions and problems walking what exercises will help me lose 40 lbs? also got fibromyalgia. the nerve damage is from the incision through my left side for my fusions. numbness pain and sensitivity is in buttocks down thru left knee with pain down whole leg. also have moderate to severe left groin pain. can't sleep so have a bad habit of eating late as well. attempting a food log. i need help losing this weight! i've tried so many different diet pills and nothing works.