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Working out

missdelainie
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I work a lot during the work week sometimes I’m only able to work out 2-3 times a week and due to low iron my energy is pretty low as well. Is it bad I don’t feel like working out but I also don’t want to gain weight. It’s the cardio hot exercises I have a hard time doing anymore.
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Nope, it's not bad. Working out and losing weight are only slightly linked... easy to do one without the other.3
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It's fine, as long as you are not eating more than you burn you will not gain.1
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As others have said, avoiding a caloric surplus the key for avoiding weight gain, exercise isn't mandatory.
However, if a medical professional has diagnosed you with low iron are you actively trying to adjust your diet in include iron and/or have you considered an iron supplement? If low iron is actually the sole cause that may help your energy levels and allow you to exercise as you desire.1 -
Do what you can. Any exercise is better than none. And you can lose weight without it.0
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