I'm going to try and keep this as short as possible without leaving anything out but I'm sorry if it runs long regardless.
So the basics: I am 18 years old, FTM, 5'7", and hover around 160lbs. I have POTS, EDS, and Fibromyalgia (along with a few other mental and neurological conditions I feel don't apply to this setting.) I am currently not on any medications though I may start my testosterone injects again when things settle down politically in my area.
I know that realistically 160 is not horrible but I also know it's not great. My family has a history of heart disease and a common trend of obesity so I would like to try and keep my weight in a lower, but, healthy range.
In the past, I could not keep the weight I had very well and that combined with an eating disorder made me never be heavier than 120lbs for many years. I was still 5'7" at the time as well. But when I finally started to recover and I grew a bit older I suddenly started gaining very rapidly and am at where I am now. Exercise is unfortunately somewhat hard to be due to what's easiest described as me having 'loose joints' as they pop out fully or partially somewhat easy and semi-frequently. My fibro and POTS do not help this and my heart rate regularly can reach 135-140 simply from standing.
What I need help with: If possible I would love some advice on some exercises I can do to help me become more active and burn calories without hurting myself or passing out due to medical conditions. I'd especially love low-intensity ones I can do for long periods or over the course of the days or even if there are things I can do without rapid up and down motions. Or even ideas on ways I may be able to diet without relapsing into starvation and purging. (diets that include just healthy eating/cutting certain things out may work better for me than calorie counting but I have no idea how effective those are)
Thanks all! Please let me know if I would receive better help on another subreddit. I appreciate it either way. And yes, I have been in contact with my doctors but I have been unable to see them in person for months and most don't share the same concerns I have about my weight. I also know this is a complex issue and there may not be a lot of answers but it's a big community so any advice no matter how small is greatly appreciated !
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