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What is the best way to lose weight? The standard answer is to eat less and exercise more. In reality, however, there are situations in which exercising is difficult or even impossible.
Sometimes the issue is not a lack of willpower but a health condition that limits physical activity. Examples include injuries, arthritis, fibromyalgia or episodes in which exercise causes blood sugar levels to drop dangerously low.
Exercise helps boost your metabolism, allowing the body to burn calories more efficiently. Without it, your metabolism may slow down. But if weight loss is necessary despite an inability to exercise, there are still ways to make progress with careful planning, according to U.S. News & World Report and other health sources.
