What is a good way for a guy with cardiomyopathy to lose weight, what exercises and diet?

I am not obese but am overweight, and my weight does vary by 10-15 pounds throughout a months time. I was wanting to know if anyone knew of a diet and exercise plan for a people with a heart condition such as mine, that would work without causing excessive stress on the heart or require taking silly pills or powders or liquids. Thanks

Honey, you are going to hate this answer, but diet an exercise. I'm 14 and I have lost 8 lbs this past week and a half. I eat lean cuisine. I watch my calories. And I exercise for about 15-30 minutes a day... just depends on my mood. But if you REALLY want some good tips here are some of mine. I wrote these down in a notebook so they would be easily accessible and I wouldn't lose them.

1. Watch your calorie intake. Calorie value is the most important factor in weight loss.

2. Watch your fat intake. 1 gram of fat contains more than twice as many calories as a gram of protein or carbohydrate. 1 gram of fat contains 9 calories. Less fat equeals A LOT LESS calorie intake.

3. You MUST burn more calories than you consumed in order to lose weight.

4. Drink skim milk instead of any other kind of milk.

5. Make sure you are getting enough Fiber. I recommend Fibersure. Fiber helps weight lose because it moves fat through our digestive syster faster, so less fat is absorbed.

6. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day. Not only does it lubricate your joints which is good for exercising, but studies show that dehydration slow down the fat burning process.

7. Avoid trans fats and high fructose corn syrup.

8. Eat wheat bread instead of white bread.

9. Stay away from pasta. Pasta is very bad when on a diet.

10. Try to eat a lot of veggies, and some fruits. Veggies have no calories and will help you maintain good health.


Hope this works for you... it's sure working for me. 8 lbs lost in 1.5 weeks. Pretty good I'd say. I also do 100 crunches on my ab lounge and I do squats. Good luck!

It depends which type of cardiomyopathy, I was told not to do heavy workouts 10 years ago but got myself in good shape by doing so daily for 4 years, weekly since.
'Silly' pills extended my life expectancy from weeks/months in '97 to potentially into my 70's (from 44 now) just by taking 2 in the AM and 2 after dinner, a pretty good trade off I think.

if you want the best advice, please ask you're doctor. we may be able to answer such simple thing about how to change a light bulb, or how to unclog a sink, but to try and answer something
that could result in a bad situation to an asker, well, you know.
i wish you well and hope all goes well.

I'd suggest that with your medical problems you consult with a cardiologist. You have a condition that can easily be fatal unless you take optimal care of yourself. An enlarged heart is nothing to play with. Too little or too much excercise, or an improper diet, can be risky and potentially deadly. Don't take the advice of just anyone....ask your physician.