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Extra motivation needed

nicoleisback
nicoleisback Posts: 184
edited February 3 in Social Groups
I am a 26 year old female, 5'3" (160cm) and currently weigh 102.9kg, down from 105kg a month ago. I am looking long term to get down to 80kg. I am currently on maternity leave looking after my 9 month old son, but will be going back to work full time at the start of October so have a feeling I may need some extra help with motivation when I am sitting at a desk all day.

My main exercise at the moment is walking (I started a jogging program, but did in my knee :() but I manage an average of 1-2 hours a day. When I am back at work whenever weather permits I will be walking home after picking up my son from care (about 4km) but apart from that I would love for others to share their family friendly exercise programs.

Feel free to add me as a friend for mutual motivation :)

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  • donnaleighh
    donnaleighh Posts: 178 Member
    Hi Nicole - I'll send you a FR - welcome back!! I'm also an Aussie - there are a few of us around.

    I also did my knee when I started running, I invested in a great pair of shoes and insoles and that helped a heap - also I started to do alot of squats and body weight training and that also helped so that my knees cope a lot better now, but I am still really careful with impact exercises. You might also find that the load on your knees will decrease as you loose weight. Walking is great exercise and I know so many people that lost weight with regular walking routines and careful eating - especially in the early stages of loosing.

    Happy to provide any support I can - Donna
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