To lose weight safely, you should try to eat 500 to 1,000 fewer calories than usual. One pound equals roughly 3,500 calories. So, if you eat 500 fewer calories each day, you should lose one pound by week's end.
There are many reasons to wrap your knee. You can wrap your knee for sports, due to injury, and for weight lifting. Although it may seem simple, you need to wrap your knee in the correct way to avoid hurting yourself. Follow a few simple steps to learn how to wrap your knee properly. If you want to cover your knee cap with the bandage, loosen the tightness of the bandage around the kneecap to avoid excessive pressure on the joint. 2  The strength of the wrap should be snug above and below the kneecap.
Try to keep weight off your knee and walk as little as possible. Ice down your knee to help relieve inflammation and pain. Put ice cubes or crushed ice in a sealable plastic bag. Wrap the bag in a towel or cloth. Place the ice pack on your knee for 20 minutes, four times a day. Continue treating your knee with ice for at least three days. Compress your knee by wrapping it with an elastic bandage. Wrap the bandage tightly enough to support your knee, but not so tight that it cuts off your circulation.