I am ashamed of myself.....
MOMOFTWO29
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I have gained 6 pounds. I am not going to let it get me down though, I am going to work thru this and get back on it and continue on my weight loss journey. I can't do much exercise right now, I think that I hurt my back in the wreck that we were in. It has really been bothering me lately. What are some exercises that I can do without messing up my back?
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I would ask your dr. about what you should do considering the shape your back is in - I myself have no recommendations. :huh:
And about gaining weight I'm glad to hear that its not getting you down. You have lost SO MUCH weight already that 6 pounds is nothing. You'll loose it and more I just know you will! :happy:0 -
Hi, I'm sorry your hurt. Can you swim? How about walking? You could always do weight training like bicep curls- I hope you feel better soon. Are you being seen by Dr, for your back? If so they can recomend exercise. Have a great day- :flowerforyou: Cindy
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You have done so well, so im sure it can be a little frustrating.. Just really watch what you eat and take in fewer cals this will work and stop you gaining?
Just take it easy and do what you can
As Cindy said.. Swimming? Walking?
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First off, I am so sorry to hear that you were hurt in the accident. You shoud get your back checked out. Those injuries can last a lifetime if not taken care of.
Second, we all fall off the horse and gain a pound or two. I know this weekend was not good for me, way to many cookouts.
With your back problem, try walking around your house more keeping track of the amount of time. Also that way if your back starts hurting to bad you can sit down. Just walking in place can be a workout if done long enough.
Good Luck and Keep up the good work0 -
I would ask your dr. about what you should do considering the shape your back is in - I myself have no recommendations. :huh:
And about gaining weight I'm glad to hear that its not getting you down. You have lost SO MUCH weight already that 6 pounds is nothing. You'll loose it and more I just know you will! :happy:
thanks so much :flowerforyou:0 -
First, don't sweat the small stuff, it's only six pounds, could be much worse, you recognize where you are at, and can do something about it. Ask your doctor what type of exercise he'd recommend, that is the safest route to take...Best to you always, Rick0
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Hi, I'm sorry your hurt. Can you swim? How about walking? You could always do weight training like bicep curls- I hope you feel better soon. Are you being seen by Dr, for your back? If so they can recomend exercise. Have a great day- :flowerforyou: Cindy
thanks, No I can't swim, I love to walk but it is way too hot here in S.C. right now. I am not seeing a doctor for my back right now, I don't have any medical insurance.0 -
You have done so well, so im sure it can be a little frustrating.. Just really watch what you eat and take in fewer cals this will work and stop you gaining?
Just take it easy and do what you can As Cindy said.. Swimming? Walking?
Katherine x
thank you :flowerforyou:0 -
First off, I am so sorry to hear that you were hurt in the accident. You shoud get your back checked out. Those injuries can last a lifetime if not taken care of.
Second, we all fall off the horse and gain a pound or two. I know this weekend was not good for me, way to many cookouts.
With your back problem, try walking around your house more keeping track of the amount of time. Also that way if your back starts hurting to bad you can sit down. Just walking in place can be a workout if done long enough.
Good Luck and Keep up the good work
I have a back strain, that is what the hospital said when we went to E.R. after the accident, but it has been a month and 7 days. I would think that it would have stopped hurting by now. Oh, I am not really stressing about the 6 pounds, I will get them back off and lose even more, I am not going to let this get me down, I have come too far. I will try walking back and forth thru my house. some exercise is better than none.0 -
First, don't sweat the small stuff, it's only six pounds, could be much worse, you recognize where you are at, and can do something about it. Ask your doctor what type of exercise he'd recommend, that is the safest route to take...Best to you always, Rick
thank you so much for the kind words. :flowerforyou:0 -
I totally know how you feel, well Ive been splurging for the last 2 weeks lately but I havent gain thank goodness, Ive only lost 1lb in two weeks which sucks, For now on Im really going to be more carefull and excercise a little harder, Im not loosing the way I started off, I had plateau, and I kind of got discourage:sad: ....But 6 pounds is nothing you can loose it, You problay gain water weight or something I dont know but you can do it, the main thing is you caught it before it get to out of hand, And you said its to hot to walk, Its hot as hell in Atlanta, Try walking early in the morning before the sun hit ,Thats what I do when Im not working.0
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if you like to walk what about walking in the mall or somewhere where there's plenty of room and AC? and if you can't swim maybe this is a time to learn. do you have a local YWCA or pool where you could take swimming lessons? swimming is great low impact exercise and it's fun. I have degenerative disk issues and one herniated disk that gives me trouble from time to time. when I get in the pool it's like the pain goes away entirely - I love it.
Either way, DON'T be ashamed...you have done fantastically well and you should be proud of yourself. Don't give that 6 pounds the time of day!0 -
I totally know how you feel, well Ive been splurging for the last 2 weeks lately but I havent gain thank goodness, Ive on lost 1lb in two weeks which sucks, For now on Im really going to be more carefull and excercise a little harder, Im not loosing the way I started off, I had plateau, and I kind of got discourage:sad: ....But 6 pounds is nothing you can loose it, You problay gain water weight or something I dont know but you can do it, the main thing is you caught it before it get to out of hand, And you said its to hot to walk, Its hot as hell in Atlanta, Try walking early in the morning before the sun hit ,Thats what I do when Im not working.
I would love to walk early in the morning, I just can't make myself get up early. I live about an hour and a half from Atlanta, and yeah it is hot there too!!!!!!!! I will try to make myself get up early and go walking.0 -
if you like to walk what about walking in the mall or somewhere where there's plenty of room and AC? and if you can't swim maybe this is a time to learn. do you have a local YWCA or pool where you could take swimming lessons? swimming is great low impact exercise and it's fun. I have degenerative disk issues and one herniated disk that gives me trouble from time to time. when I get in the pool it's like the pain goes away entirely - I love it.
Either way, DON'T be ashamed...you have done fantastically well and you should be proud of yourself. Don't give that 6 pounds the time of day!
there is a mall here about 40 miles away, I live a teeny tiny town, and that is the only place that there is a mall. I would love to learn to swim but I am a stay at home mom and don't have the money to take swimming lessons. I felt ashamed when I wrote the post but I am not now. I got it off before and I will get it off again and some more.0 -
Congrats on your success! You've done so very well & you know that being here at MFP & being accountable is your way to your continued success. I'm very sorry to hear about your setback & your injury. It takes the body some time to heal, so don't rush things or push beyond your limits.
I like the suggestion of mall walking!
I also think this is a perfect oppurtunity to really, really focus on your eating. I too am dealing with an injury & I was so used to being able to burn off my food flub ups by having a couple of good workouts. But, that's changed. I now, have to watch very carefully what I eat & I've had to make some adjustmetns to make my food calories go even further. It is an adjustment but it is working.
Good luck to you!:flowerforyou: You can do it!!:flowerforyou:0 -
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there is a mall here about 40 miles away, I live a teeny tiny town, and that is the only place that there is a mall. I would love to learn to swim but I am a stay at home mom and don't have the money to take swimming lessons. I felt ashamed when I wrote the post but I am not now. I got it off before and I will get it off again and some more.
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OOPS!! Just read about your mall 40 miles away!! Sounds like a great oppurtunity to make a day of it!! Plan a morning, take the kids & a stroller, if necessary, pack snacks & water & games for the kids & get going!! I'm sure you could get in a great workout! For us Moms, 1/2 the workout is just packing up the kids!0 -
there is a mall here about 40 miles away, I live a teeny tiny town, and that is the only place that there is a mall. I would love to learn to swim but I am a stay at home mom and don't have the money to take swimming lessons. I felt ashamed when I wrote the post but I am not now. I got it off before and I will get it off again and some more.[
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OOPS!! Just read about your mall 40 miles away!! Sounds like a great oppurtunity to make a day of it!! Plan a morning, take the kids & a stroller, if necessary, pack snacks & water & games for the kids & get going!! I'm sure you could get in a great workout! For us Moms, 1/2 the workout is just packing up the kids!
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yeah, it is a workout packing up my kids, Anna is 4 years old and Jacob will be 2 on July 14th. some days it is a struggle to get my exercise in, but I try to do it. I need to go to the mall one day and walk thru it.0 -
First - don't be ashamed be proud that you are acknowledging what you need to do.
Most definitely ask your doctor - you do not want to do more damage to your back....maybe walking in a pool might be a place to start - less stressful of your joints
Keep working hard! YOu've come way to far to turn back now!0 -
Hey there!!
Just wanted to let you know my opinion.
I have been a massage therapist for 5 years, often dealing with clients who don't have medical insurance so seek alternative treatment for pain and injuries.
I would recommend a couple of things.....
1: make sure you are drinking a lot of water. Hydration is key in the healing process, muscle tissuse repair and disc health.
2: You can up your intake of Vitamin C. It is also essential for tissue repair and healing.
3: Use the internet to look up "back strain rehabilitation exercises" There are many great sites out there devoted to rehab movements and tips. Many of these you can do at home with virtually nothing.
As long as you don't have sharp pain (indicating nerve damage) or numbness and tingling in the legs you can treat yourself. Most drs only deal with back strain by prescribing pain meds anyway and rest.
A couple more things....
New school thought on back pain is to move...through walking, stretching, etc.
Rest and ice is the best for your occasional flare ups. Ibuprofen can be taken as well.
Have patience, back pain can last a long time (6 months of more) but educating yourself is the best way to heal and manage your pain.
Best of luck, take care!!
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First - don't be ashamed be proud that you are acknowledging what you need to do.
Most definitely ask your doctor - you do not want to do more damage to your back....maybe walking in a pool might be a place to start - less stressful of your joints
Keep working hard! YOu've come way to far to turn back now!
thanks so much for this, I am not giving up or going to let this defeat me. I am not going to turn back now, I have come too far to go back now!!!10 -
Hey there!!
Just wanted to let you know my opinion.
I have been a massage therapist for 5 years, often dealing with clients who don't have medical insurance so seek alternative treatment for pain and injuries.
I would recommend a couple of things.....
1: make sure you are drinking a lot of water. Hydration is key in the healing process, muscle tissuse repair and disc health.
2: You can up your intake of Vitamin C. It is also essential for tissue repair and healing.
3: Use the internet to look up "back strain rehabilitation exercises" There are many great sites out there devoted to rehab movements and tips. Many of these you can do at home with virtually nothing.
As long as you don't have sharp pain (indicating nerve damage) or numbness and tingling in the legs you can treat yourself. Most drs only deal with back strain by prescribing pain meds anyway and rest.
A couple more things....
New school thought on back pain is to move...through walking, stretching, etc.
Rest and ice is the best for your occasional flare ups. Ibuprofen can be taken as well.
Have patience, back pain can last a long time (6 months of more) but educating yourself is the best way to heal and manage your pain.
Best of luck, take care!!
thank you so much for all this great advice, I needed this. the pain isn't sharp, more like just an ache a really bad ache. I have been taking some excedrin back and body and it seems to be helping.0 -
I gained 5 lbs over the weekend lol. Friday I was 161 and today this morning I weighed myself at 166 WOW!!! How did that happen. Not going to let it get me down though, just have to recover this week.0
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:bigsmile: This is a brand new day. How wise of you to start by asking us on MFP to walk you through this challenge.
:bigsmile: Ice is your friend (my chiropractor told me that). If you don't have a chiropractor ice bag, then get a BIG bag of frozen peas. Put a towel over it and lie down on it for no more than 20 minutes then put the bag back in the freezer and use it again in about an hour and keep doing that as often as possible.
:bigsmile: Try different kinds of movement until you find something you can do.
:bigsmile: Redouble your effort to stick to the high nutrition low calorie eating that has helped you succeed so far.
:bigsmile: Redouble your efforts to reach into the spiritual program that is part of your life.
:bigsmile: You are a winner and this bump in the road will not derail you.
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:bigsmile: This is a brand new day. How wise of you to start by asking us on MFP to walk you through this challenge.
:bigsmile: Ice is your friend (my chiropractor told me that). If you don't have a chiropractor ice bag, then get a BIG bag of frozen peas. Put a towel over it and lie down on it for no more than 20 minutes then put the bag back in the freezer and use it again in about an hour and keep doing that as often as possible.
:bigsmile: Try different kinds of movement until you find something you can do.
:bigsmile: Redouble your effort to stick to the high nutrition low calorie eating that has helped you succeed so far.
:bigsmile: Redouble your efforts to reach into the spiritual program that is part of your life.
:bigsmile: You are a winner and this bump in the road will not derail you.
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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thanks so much for all the great advice, I really appreciate it so much. I am back on it and doing well as far as the nutrition part of it goes. I have been resting as far as the exercise goes though. I have two small kids to take care of so I don't want to over do it.0 -
I have gained 6 pounds. I am not going to let it get me down though, I am going to work thru this and get back on it and continue on my weight loss journey. I can't do much exercise right now, I think that I hurt my back in the wreck that we were in. It has really been bothering me lately. What are some exercises that I can do without messing up my back?
The best exercise for you to do to prevent injuring your back any firther is going to be water exercises, like water aerobics, swimming, etc.............0 -
I have gained 6 pounds. I am not going to let it get me down though, I am going to work thru this and get back on it and continue on my weight loss journey. I can't do much exercise right now, I think that I hurt my back in the wreck that we were in. It has really been bothering me lately. What are some exercises that I can do without messing up my back?
Double post, don't know how that happened.0 -
Hi, I'm sorry your hurt. Can you swim? How about walking? You could always do weight training like bicep curls- I hope you feel better soon. Are you being seen by Dr, for your back? If so they can recomend exercise. Have a great day- :flowerforyou: Cindy
thanks, No I can't swim, I love to walk but it is way too hot here in S.C. right now. I am not seeing a doctor for my back right now, I don't have any medical insurance.
If the accident was not your fault, then you can go to the dr and get treatment from the other persons insurance, or through medical payments on your own insurance.........
I was in a really bad accident last year and I am still going to rehab............0 -
Sorry to hear your back is hurting Laura. I have had a few minor back strains and the only thing the doc said was rest and ice, guess there's not much else you can do until it starts feeling better. Glad to hear it's not getting you down. you are strong and will overcome. I believe in you!:flowerforyou:0
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You can do it you are doing so well so far!0
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Not sure what your mall is like, but ours has a free kid play area (almost like a soft-wall, soft-matted kid corral with climbing stuff that is lower than my waist, sliding things, tunnels, etc). This has two advantages for me... one, it's a reward for our little guy at the end of a brisk stroller walk (I park as far away as possible from it), and 2, it serves as a break area for me after pushing the stroller through the mall a few times up and down.... heaven knows a kid won't sit still in a stroller for the much-needed break... this allows me to sit while he's entertaining himself and getting his own version of exercise. Your kids would be the perfect age for that kind of thing if you can find it! I just have to ignore the Mrs. Fields and the Pretzel shop right next to it.... they know how to market and ploy on hungry kids and mommies! lol0
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