[mrswallflower]

Hello
I'm 33 and ready to make a change. I need to lose over 100 pounds. I started counting calories the beginning of January and so far have lost 12 pounds. I have a long way to go. I am also (for the moment) trying to lose the weight by calorie counting alone. I have back issues and any exercise I've tried has been painful. Anyways, I hope to continue losing more weight and meet new people along the way that have similar goals!

[faiora]

Hey! Welcome! And great job so far.

Calorie counting has been working out pretty well for me so far, even though I'm not really doing exercise at all. It's much easier for me to not eat the calories than it is to do cardio. :P

That said, have you talked to your doctor for exercises that would be good for your back? If you have back issues there are some exercises that could really help you build range of motion, and increase the strength of supporting muscles so you don't get as many problems.

I have problems with my middle back, and I know that when I do the exercises I'm supposed to do (admittedly hardly ever), or when I'm in better shape in general, my issues are much much less.