Should I eliminate breads from my diet?

I eat whole wheat bread

Average slices a day, probably 3.

Should i drop them from my diet?

I'm trying to cut fat.

Very good and effective. Just be careful not to overdo the dosage.

Yes that is an excellent training routine for vo2max. You can do it 4-5 days a week.

Yes get rid of them. For cutting you want to minimize carbs as much as possible and also get rid of processed carbs - that means breads.

I have a muscular problem that causes severe cramps and pains from overexertion which last lengthly periods of time. Further to this, I appear to be overexerting very easily. I get entirely spontaneous pains for little to no reason at all. Right now, I have a limp and have had to take weeks off (with little sign of improvement). I'm not sure what causes it, I've been in and out of Rheumatology departments frequently and they don't seem to be able to identify it either. I'm literally talking about a searing pain in my chest after 5 press ups (which I have tried).

This has made exercise for me incredibly difficult, and thus I think there's a danger of me putting on weight. I can't be nearly as active as I was a year ago, as the problem has gotten progressively worse since then. I'm forced to simply be seated the majority of the time.

Now, I'm in no way overweight at all, and indeed, for years I have been underweight, but I have noticed myself slowly putting on weight. I'm about an average weight now. My diet is relatively balanced, I'd say, also, but I'd be willing to improve it. I'm looking for some advice as to how I can still maintain a healthy lifestyle so as to not let myself go, or perhaps some help as to how I could be more active. Sports are almost out of the question, especially now, as I can barely walk; I've never been a member of any sort of gym; and I've never purchased any fitness equipment, so have pretty much nothing to work with. Is there some routine that you can advise? I'm not looking to be majorly ripped or anything, just regain some strength and maybe put on some muscle, and be as fit as I used to be.

I realise this question is very 'scattergun', but I'd appreciate it if you can help me in any way. Please do try and be simple with me, though, as I understand next to nothing about fitness and I've never used this subforum.

This post was edited by Razzattack on Jul 27 2011 04:49pm

Will do thanks.
What should I eat my chicken breast with then?
Just by itself?

Hello there.

Speaking from a medical background it sounds to me like you need some serious medical attention. Where do you live might I ask? You need to find a specialist who deals in musculoskeletal conditions. I know you have seen Rheumatologist, but I would seriously advise seeking out a good orthopedist or physical therapist. You need better help than you are getting.

Get back to me.

green veggies and olive oil

I live in England. The rheumatologist told me that she couldn't find anything wrong with my joints and nothing wrong with my entire body other than that I have incredibly flat feet (which I have had X-rayed and have heard nothing about, which usually means there are no apparent problems). I've also had blood and urine samples taken, with no apparent problems visible again. My grandmother had a history of rheumatoid arthritis, and I told that to the rheumatologist, but she told me that shouldn't matter. To be honest, I'd just kind of accepted the problem. Although the problem has really hindered life in the past year, I've pained very easily for as long as I can remember.

I have heard too much of other people like you having problems. The problem is your healthcare system. Most of your physicians are unfortunately so used to treating so many people that they honestly don't care enough to give you proper treatment. You need to come to the U.S. and seek out a proper doctor for your condition. You will have to pay money out of pocket for this, but it will be well worth it. I would recommend you ask your family for help - your life is not something you want to put a pricetag on.

I have personally met hundreds of people from the UK who have come here to the states to get treated for rare conditions that your system simply doesn't know how to (or even refuses) to treat.

Is there any possibility you can get over here and seek out medical help from some of our doctors?