Where to start….

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Littlecaf · 25/09/2021 19:05

Advice needed please!

I’m 40ish with a BMI of 27. So overweight but not huge.

I had a grade 1/2 bladder prolapse after my 2nd DC. Had physio and I don’t leak daily or have urgency problems but I couldn’t run or jump for too long….

I want to lose weight and get active but everything seems to be stopping me. Nervous about the gym, can’t run, might wet myself, two young DCs, work etc. I swam regularly pre COVID but now I think I’m using the pandemic as an excuse not to exercise.

Where to start! Tips and thoughts please. I have the means to join the local leisure centre and they do lots of nice looking classes but everyone looks really fit! Maybe a personal trainer? I’m gonna have to make time aren’t I?

Procrastination and indecisiveness is making me fatter…..advice and encouragement needed…..

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Littlecaf · 25/09/2021 19:26

@littlegiant oooh solidarity! Maybe we can motivate each other! I just need to start…..

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Littlecaf · 25/09/2021 19:25

@reallifegetsintheway2 good advice re the drinking - there’s also a small women’s gym near me. I’ll check it out.

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reallifegetsintheway2 · 25/09/2021 19:16

I go to a very small gym- not a chain. The PTs give you your own circuit to do according to your ability. You have to book your session. If its booked in for the week you feel like it bad to cancel. I would see if there is something similar close to you.
As for the bladder issues - limit drinking before you go. You will sweat when you are exercising and just drink when you are there?

littlegiant · 25/09/2021 19:11

I’m just dropping in to show some solidarity. I am exactly the same. The same BMI, slight prolapse that I don’t want to worsen. I am nervous of the gym with covid but no motivation at home.
Let’s hope some others come along with some good ideas :)

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