Workout and weight loss on wheels- it can be done

You can't just lose weight in one area it happens all over your body. However you can increase strength in one area by doing certain exercises. It is important to burn calories from the food you eat as well as the extra fat on your body by doing cardiovascular exercises. examples are wheelchair basketball, swimming, pedaling a hand bike, rowing, and wheeling your chair. Bench presses and dumbbell curls are good for increasing upper body strength. Once you build muscle mass you burn more calories whether you are moving (walking) or not. Once you do this the calories from eating will go toward more muscles strength they won't just become fat. If you consume fewer calories daily and do cardio/strength training you will have a caloric deficit. You can lose about 1 pound for every 3,500 burned above what you eat. Focus on eating healthy foods rich in protein, complex carbohydrates and unsaturated fats. Your motivation will increase if your exercises are physically comfortable and enjoyable to perform. Consistency is key so you must enjoy what you do and it can not be painful.