[tiniree]

Last week I injured my back at work and have been told not to exercise until further notice. Lovely! I am into my 6th week of WW and have lost 12.4 pounds. I am afraid that this will stall my weight loss BIG TIME!

Has anyone else gone thru this? Should I continue to eat my allotted 23 points per day or lower it since I won't be as active? My body is used to working out 3 days a week and not being able to go to the gym is driving me nuts!

Marie

[Passionista]

I would talk to the doctor and see if you can walk in a pool, or swim using only arms or do seated exercise using only arms.

Sorry you got hurt!

[MotoMichelle]

When you can't exercise it's time to really watch what you're eating. I would stick with your calorie/point goal strictly until you can get back to working out.

Also, consult your doctor about what you can do exercise-wise. If the injury is pretty serious, are you going to be seeing a physical therapist? If so that would be an even better person to recommend exercises that will be ok while rehabilitating your back.

Good luck!

[kuhrisuh]

I had surgery a couple of months ago and couldn't work out for quite awhile.. it sucked! I don't know what all you can/cant do, but maybe try doing punches while sitting or just walking around? Anything to keep moving, no matter how small the movement is, seems like it would help. I walked a lot.

I lowered my calories since I couldn't work out, but I think you just have to listen to your body and do what feels comfortable.

Sorry you hurt your back though!

[tiniree]

Started PT and went this morning. Was told that "if" my back felt "up to it" I could safely ride the recumbent bike at my gym. So I guess that is something?

I just am eager to get back to the more "calorie busting" elliptical.

Know whats funny? I can remember a time not very long ago, that having a doctor tell me I couldn't work out would have made me say "WooHoo, now I have an excuse!". Not anymore. My body has starting craving my workouts!

Marie