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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?2 -
@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!1 -
Hi everyone, I'm a longtime MFP tracker but this is my first venture into the community side of things and my first crack at this challenge. I look forward to September!10
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Hello, everybody! I'm an older student with a fulltime job. I like to walk and jog (new runner here) in a nearby national park. I've been on MFP a month now, have lost 10 pounds, and have about 15 left to lose. I look forward to this challenge!8
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Hi everyone!
This will be my 2nd month doing this challenge. I had some events last month that lead to a few extra days off track. I have nothing going on in September, so I plan (hope) to not use my pass days, but I am happy to have them! I also plan a dry month with and an extended fast beginning on the Fall equinox.
I have been working to lose weight since I gained it very quickly after quitting smoking in 2007. I have not been consistent long enough to lose more than 10-15lbs a year the past 3 years. I will eventually get to my goal of being a size 6/8. I hope to have it done before I officially hit menopause. I am 48, so my time is running out!5 -
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.4 -
@LisaPower123 if you can quit smoking, you can do this! Welcome to the group.2
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Hello Everyone! I am looking forward to joining you for September's challenge and ALL the positive changes it will bring!4
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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!3
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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)
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Hey newbie here. Excited about joining this group and building my healthy habits. 😁5
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Hello Everyone,
I’m new to this group and excited for this month’s challenge. I sometimes use food to numb or distract; instead of for energy. So need support getting my brain rewired for a healthier lifestyle.
Any support or tips are welcome.
Sal
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Hi! I'm new to this challenge, but I have used MFP sporadically over the years. I am a runner and struggle with balancing my weight as a result of overeating- under exercise (is that a term?) isn't an issue. I have a hard time saying no to food when it's good and I travel a lot for work, which makes eating out a must sometimes.
I am currently 135lbs but feel most comfortable in the low 120s. As a runner, I can see how the extra 10-15lbs has decreased my speed despite no change in my fitness abilities. I am also going to try to make September a sober month. While I'm not a big drinker (maybe 5-6 drinks a month), I know the empty calories are of no use when one is training and trying to lose weight. I mean training and losing weight simultaneously is hard enough- why add the mess of alcohol into it?
I look forward to working with all of you this month.6 -
Hi everyone, looking forward to September! I have some planned pass days this month for vacation, so I don't expect to make the winners circle....but I do have a goal to loose 5 lbs and will be working hard to get there!6
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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.4
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This is my third month and even though I have not lost and kept off my desired weight I fluctuate a bit I am ok with that but it’s nice to know others are out there working as hard as me good luck to all and happy 🍂 autumn6
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Hello this is my second time in the group. Saw some improvement in my first month in the group with some consistent weight loss and consistency with my exercise. I start a 12 week training group at my local YMCA towards the end of September and I want to be halfway towards my goal weight by then, currently 5lbs away.7
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42 years-old, married and mom of 2; I live in Ontario(Canada). Fairly busy job, with lots of sitting and a 45-minute commute on either end. Spouse is gluten-free for health and son is vegetarian-so it makes for some interesting meal-prep.
Also.....What an amazing amount of positive regard everyone has for this challenge. I got more and more excited as I read through. I was on this Fitness Pal app earlier in 2019 and lost a great deal of weight and felt great—I’ve been inching my way back on here and September seems to be a perfect time, set with new routines-and good to get in place before we are blanked in snow and darkness.7 -
Hi all. What an exciting group we have!
I joined UAC after regaining weight this past winter. I lost most of it by the end of June and then coasted in July and August. I’m hoping to lose that last bit and a little more in the coming months. I love the way UAC helps me go slow and steady.
@SisuMom2019 I’m from Ontario too, in the GTA. Welcome!6 -
Hey there! I’m new to the group. I am 51, business owner, mom of three sons and newly married for the second time! I used MFP 8 years ago to lose about 22 lbs which put me on the slightly thinner side of where I probably should be. Dialing up to about 135 i kept that weight mostly off for a long time. But this past year and a half has been tough and I gained almost all of it back. I started losing weight in the spring and lost a few pounds from 152 to 146. Then promptly broke my foot. So I am starting again at 147 healed and ready for action. MFP worked for me once and I am so excited to have friends to support and be supported by!8
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Tried and failed a few times, but not giving up. Every time I tried, I've felt so much better, so here I am again...6
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Hello, I am returning after 2 months. I had great time and success before in this group but with long vacation I couldn’t continue. Hope to work on getting my mojo back.
This is an awesome group and loved the challenges.5
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