text: what kind of diet would you suggest a woman with a back injury do? need to lose 20 lbs? but cant lift weights, run, or ride a bike. walking for just short of a quarter-mile is the limit. love all kinds of veggies and dont drink soda. i eat fast food maybe twice a month. i dont snack in between meals but once in awhile and then its usually grapes or cheese. no fried foods. its almost summer, and the more i try to lose, the more i seem to gain. now understand, i'm 5'10 and i weigh 160, so its not that bad, but when you're used to being 135, its tough. any appropriate suggestions are welcome. thanx! i suggest a high protein low carb diet.  you want you body to burn the excess weight, meaning you want your intake of food to produce fat burning this will help since your excercise potential is limited due to your back. keep a food journal and pay attention to how and when you eat. i suggest cutting out starch altogether.   for 14 days .do the same with fruit  starch-ie bread, pasta, cereal-  turns to sugar in your bloodstream as does fruit. and remember that dairy products are another source of carbs.