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Got hurt at work and now I can't work out.

blessed9993
blessed9993 Posts: 21 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm going crazy not being able to work out and I've been trying to keep in my calorie count. We have weigh ins @ work and I'm afraid I'll not be able to keep the weight off till I can start to work out again.

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  • zenfocus
    zenfocus Posts: 106 Member
    I'm sorry to hear this. I had a back injury for a year that didn't allow me to work out. I am gradually getting back into doing physical activity. I walk three times a week and burn about 150-200 calories at it. This helps a lot. Is there other low-impact exercise you can do?
  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
    Can you go for walks?
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,355 Member
    If you are following the MFP guidlines you will lose weight whether you exercise or now. Working out is only a small part of weight loss 10-15%. The vast majority of weight loss is diet 70-80%. Since you can't workout, concentrate on diet.
  • abra526
    abra526 Posts: 213 Member
    I am somewhat in the same boat. Back in December, I had a patient attack me at the hospital where I work, and it injured my wrist tendons pretty badly. I just had surgery last Thursday, and now I'm having to really modify my workouts. It's been a pain, but I'm really trying to focus on my diet, and getting in as much cardio as possible. Good luck!
  • blessed9993
    blessed9993 Posts: 21 Member
    Thank you everyone for your advice. I went to the Dr. today and can do some yoga and it was nice enough out to take a good walk. She said it will be a good month before I can get back to where I was at with weight training. I pray for those of you going through the same hard times with injuries. A little at a time I suppose goes a long way then doing nothing at all.
  • fantomette
    fantomette Posts: 148 Member
    Yoga is very good for the body and soul, and low impact.
    From your message I get that you can still walk... well, walking IS a really good exercice. Try adding more and more minutes day after day and you'll do just fine.
    Hope you'll feel better soon
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