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Working out

missdelainie
missdelainie Posts: 75 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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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  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    Nope, it's not bad. Working out and losing weight are only slightly linked... easy to do one without the other.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    It's fine, as long as you are not eating more than you burn you will not gain.
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  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,223 Member
    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.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Do what you can. Any exercise is better than none. And you can lose weight without it.
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