Hello everyone :)

smota

So I had been on MFP before, but had to stop training after a few health problems unrelated to diet and exercise. Now I finally know what's wrong, medicated, and still can't train, but will hopefully do soon! I've decided to start with the hardest part: quit cigarettes. I haven't smoked since saturday night (which marked my 36th birthday) and hopefully will stick to it!

I do not have much weight to lose (maybe about 5kg) but would really like to get back in shape, so as soon as I can run again (my favorite!) I will.

I would really appreciate any ideas anyone can give me on alternative exercise. At the moment I have a serious vitaminD/Calcium deficiency and the doctor said I should not exercise for at least 3/4 months... I am a member of a gym, so any tips would be great, just nothing too hard on joints

Thank you so much!

Shirley61

I would suggest yoga. It will keep you flexible and toned.
It will be a lot of stretching which won't interfere with your joints.
Hope this helps

Oppie81

Welcome and good luck with your fitness!

smota

Hello Sherley,

You're right, yoga would be a great one, it's just so difficult for me to stick to a schedule! Freelance professional AND back at Uni just makes my weeks a bit messy, but it is a great idea and I will search around. Thank you!

smota

Hello Oppie,

Thank you so much, same to you!

SMorris317

Maybe try bicycling or the eliptical (sp?), more of circular motions as oppose to pounding on the treadmill. Good luck, hope you can boosts those levels of Vit D & calcium and get back on track. I know it's hard to stop when you're forced to..... then try to start all over again!