Tips to loose fat (with restrictions on activity due to back injury)

ArshadAhamed
ArshadAhamed Posts: 16 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey all,
I was on a good track, having lost 7 kilos in 2 months, as a result of vigorous workouts and consistent diet plans. But, I recently sustained a back injury, and the doctors have adviced me to keep away from the gym, to not lift weights, and not do any activity that puts my spine ( disc between the 4th and 5th vertebra, to be precise) on pressure.
Doctor has, however, recommended activities like normal paced walking, swimming and cycling, which he says would be helpful to the condition.
I weigh 81 kilos now, and my goal is to weigh 75 kilos, and there's no way I'm backing off now. I'll be keeping a close watch on the diet, but I need help sorting out my activity regimen, which will really help me fulfil my goals in the next few months.

Thanks a lot.

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  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    Do what your doctors told you for exercise and pay attention to your calorie intake just like before.
  • EddieP50
    EddieP50 Posts: 192 Member
    Go into your setting here at MFP and lower your activity level to what is appropriate for your current daily activity. That should lower your daily calorie intake goal.
  • TheLittleRedHairedGirl
    TheLittleRedHairedGirl Posts: 154 Member
    I agree with stevencloser... Try the recumbent bike at your gym - it will support your back better than a regular bike, walk on the treadmill, walk around in a pool... low impact activities is still burning calories.
  • HealthyGinny
    HealthyGinny Posts: 821 Member
    stevencloser wrote: »
    Do what your doctors told you for exercise and pay attention to your calorie intake just like before.

    Exactly. Be really tight on your logging and mesuring, and do what you can do activity-wise: I love long walks and my static bike tbh, it does the job. Good luck!

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