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exercise after car accident??

elbiza9 Posts: 1 Joined: 2004/04/22	2004/04/22, 09:34 AM I was in a car accident in October of 2003 and then another March 2004. I have a herniated disc and narrowing of my disc in the neck. I have gained 30lbs since the first accident. I have been dieting, walking, and using resistant with no weights. I was in a size 7 before the first accident and now my 9 and 10s are tight. I am not the type of girl to wear her pants tight and have a gut showing.. please help I feel like nothing is working.. my arms look big now too. my father asked if I have been working out when I stopped by with a tank top on .. I am so depressed. I want that summer time body back.. i deserve it after having 3 kids.. any one know a good place to start!!!:)
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/04/22, 10:20 AM Welcome elbiza :big_smile: THIS is a good place to start! I would highly recommend using the Nutrition Tracker or some sort of log to document what you are eating and make sure you are consuming the amount of calories and nutrients necessary for your body to perform all it's functions properly (that includes burning fat!). You may need to consult your doctor to determine your limitations on resistance training - by definition, they involve *some* sort of weight, even if it's just your body weight. Building up some muscle will help you burn the excess fat faster and more consistently.. you can also look up Interval Training to maximize your cardio sessions.. Another thing to keep in mind at the start, is that you are changing your lifestyle. Instead of thinking 'summer time body', think that you want to get slimmer, stronger, and healthier FOR GOOD. Create a new way of eating, of working out, of living! And make it a part of you. Good Luck! :) -------------- : ] ~Danielle Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action. ~Benjamin Disraeli
skeys Posts: 75 Joined: 2004/02/23	2004/04/22, 03:18 PM Great Advice Danielle. Elbiza9 did you ever do any Physical Therapy? Make sure you talk to your therapist and doctor before doing aything.