Ultimate Accountability Challenge September 2019

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  • Breepa123
    Breepa123 Posts: 66 Member
    Slimpossible007 wrote: »
    @Breepa123 I had a look anyway and thought id share .. even for people who do not have a herniated disc these are good exercises for strengthening the area to make sure you never have the issue

    here is a simple leaflet .. I do the following (although I may add the others in :)
    knees to chest 30 sec hold 4 times per leg and the
    back stretching I lie flat on my tummy propped up on my elbows and read a book for 10 mins at a time (twice a day) and about twice during that 10 min period I push up into the cobra position for 5-10 seconds (sometimes longer or more often depending how I am during the day .. I find that on some days if causes me discomfort but I feel its working and strengthening over the time :)

    https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/5712Plowbackpain.pdf

    @Slimpossible007 Thank you so much for this, I'll have a look through! I also do the cobra stretches a lot in the evening when we're relaxing or watching TV, and I do standing backbends every two hours at work during the day as instructed by the physical therapist I saw a few years ago. Another thing that has really been helping lately is acupuncture, which was something I never expected to actually work, but I tried it as a last resort and whaddaya know?
  • am_change
    am_change Posts: 1,010 Member
    @Slimpossible007 welcome back!!! Great to hear that your recovery is going well.

    @Breepa123 Congratulations! Your happiness on your big day will shine through you and you'll be picture perfect!
  • w8goal4life
    w8goal4life Posts: 1,375 Member
    LisaPower123 wrote: »
    ...quitting smoking in 2007.

    Best gift you could ever give yourself. Congratulations! You will also be successful with the weight loss if you stick with UAC. It's not a race...in fact, most on this forum would agree steady and consistent habits will be your best friends to reach goal.
  • jan110144
    jan110144 Posts: 1,281 Member
    @LisaPower123 if you can quit smoking, you can do this! Welcome to the group.
  • ourvibrantlife
    ourvibrantlife Posts: 413 Member
    Hello Everyone! I am looking forward to joining you for September's challenge and ALL the positive changes it will bring!
  • Miyoka_Tata
    Miyoka_Tata Posts: 329 Member
    Hi👋, newbie here. I am so excited to join this challenge and a bit nervous. I tend to go a bit overboard when I am being held accountable. September is already pre-planned with celebrations on top of celebrations, cake, yummy food, and travel. I am still excited to jump into this challenge. Let’s go!
  • Slimpossible007
    Slimpossible007 Posts: 16,398 Member
    Breepa123 wrote: »
    Slimpossible007 wrote: »
    @Breepa123 I had a look anyway and thought id share .. even for people who do not have a herniated disc these are good exercises for strengthening the area to make sure you never have the issue

    here is a simple leaflet .. I do the following (although I may add the others in :)
    knees to chest 30 sec hold 4 times per leg and the
    back stretching I lie flat on my tummy propped up on my elbows and read a book for 10 mins at a time (twice a day) and about twice during that 10 min period I push up into the cobra position for 5-10 seconds (sometimes longer or more often depending how I am during the day .. I find that on some days if causes me discomfort but I feel its working and strengthening over the time :)

    https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/5712Plowbackpain.pdf

    @Slimpossible007 Thank you so much for this, I'll have a look through! I also do the cobra stretches a lot in the evening when we're relaxing or watching TV, and I do standing backbends every two hours at work during the day as instructed by the physical therapist I saw a few years ago. Another thing that has really been helping lately is acupuncture, which was something I never expected to actually work, but I tried it as a last resort and whaddaya know?

    I did think about trying acupuncture, but after my MRI and chats with my doctor and physiotherapist I was told in my case it would be a waste of money (something to do with exactly where is was) so I didn't try out the acupuncture .. My dad has had it before (which is why I thought about it) and he loved it :) I'm glad you have found something that works for you, its a miserable time when you have back pain .. The gabapenton medication I was given (once I was at my highest doze) helped a lot ... I am still in the process of coming back off it again (fingers crossed for being drug free by mid November)

  • S_Haskell
    S_Haskell Posts: 8 Member
    Hi 👋🏾 newbie here. Just looking for a group to be held accountable. Haha! Day one I’m probs not gonna make the calories haha! Bad hangout weekend.

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