Will not being able to exercise much make a difference

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posted by Lowenna
on 19 Jul 2016 at 16:12

Hi. I have hypermobility which means I am struggling to find an exercise I can do safely (Ironically last time I embarked on an exercise regime , the ladder exercise recommended in the Fast Exercise Book I did manage to get to my ideal weight but that’s only because I ended up in the spinal unit because of it)

I’m worried not being able to do resistance exercises will mean the diet not working.

What is everyone else doing?
posted by SunnyB
on 19 Jul 2016 at 17:45

Don’t panic, that BSD will work regardless. It is of course enhanced if you can exercise, as you would be burning more calories per day, thus increasing likely weight loss. I confess I am not as active as I should be and really not for any good reason, but I am still managing to lose weight using the BSD.

Suggest increasing your activity in any way you can, ‘cos every little helps and stick as closely to the 800 cals a day as you are able and watch the carbs don’t sneak up on you, try to keep them around the 50g mark if poss.

Let us know how you get on.
posted by Sassie
on 19 Jul 2016 at 18:29

I cannot exercise due a mobility problem. I am still losing weight just at a slower rate. I am losing about 1 kg a week, but have lost inches!
posted by Yowzer49
on 23 Jul 2016 at 21:17

Hi Lowenna you CAN loseweight still..i know someone who lost 31lbs on 8 wk BSDand she admitsshe did no exercise
I cant do much due to health probs but have lost 13 1/4 lbs in 10 days.
Try not to sit too long..move round as much as you can even if only for short time and at regular intervals.
I dont think you can fail to lose on 800 cals a day as you use up more than that even if you lay in bed 24/7 but obviously it wdnt do heart and lungs much good! Good luck on yr journey! X
posted by SusanZhang
on 25 Jul 2016 at 08:28

I do squats and step-ups which are working amazingly for me.
posted by Nursebean
on 25 Jul 2016 at 08:55

Oh don’t worry Lowenna – you’re not alone! I am unable to do much exercise due to health problems – but I’m still losing weight (more weight than I’ve lost in years in fact!)

I started doing yoga at home again but have recently done my back in (don’t know if its because of the yoga) so am hoping to see a chiropractor this week. I’m hoping for miracles!! 🙂
posted by Nursebean
on 31 Jul 2016 at 10:20

By the way – I’ve seen the chiropractor now – OUCH!!!
posted by Janeycoughdrop
on 31 Jul 2016 at 11:47

Hi Lowenna, I’ve also not been terribly active (office job, not enough leisure time) but I have bought a Jawbone fitness/steps monitor on the recommendation of other BSDers and it is already making conscious of trying get more steps in each day. Even walking round the office adds up!
posted by Wilma Flintstone
on 31 Jul 2016 at 14:39

Hi Lowenna,
I haven’t been very active either but i have still lost weight-on week 3 now. I like youtube exercise videos yoga with adriene is very good, so is the BeFit channel. There are online videos of easy dance classes that don’t over extend muscles like the Richard Simmons sweatin to the oldies and they still give a decent workout.
posted by Yowzer49
on 31 Jul 2016 at 16:10

WILMA FLINTSTONE i love that name! I will look into yoga with adrienne and the befit channel on youtube.thanks for the info and good luck x