Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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vegetarian woman and starting

lisaf90
lisaf90
Posts: 2
Joined: 2008/04/24
Israel
2008/05/03, 08:14 AM
hey, my name is lisa. i really want to get rid of my body fat and tine up for good. ive ben trying to do this for years and this time i feel really serious about my exercise and diet plan. the thing is im a vegetarian and getting protien is a problem, also i kind of hurt my back when i started exercising about a month ago from over doing it.ow should i start. wise. i have the weight exercise plan but the cardio im not sure of what to do...whats NOT good for the lower back? thats what hurts.
thanks
amyksmith76
amyksmith76
Posts: 601
Joined: 2005/07/26
United States
2008/05/03, 08:45 PM
I've got a lower back problem as well (herniated disc) and have just learned that "If it hurts, don't do it". So, try a few things, treadmill, eliptical, aerobics, kickboxing, bicycle, etc. If it hurts, STOP! If all else fails - swim, although be careful swimming with a kickboard. It's natural motion can cause you to arch your back which can cause pain.