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To think non-strenuous, low impact exercise will help me lose weight?

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dreame · 23/02/2016 21:56

..and if it does, other than walking, what on earth is it?! I'm posting here for traffic because I need help!!

I have pelvic floor problems that make all the sports I used to like impossible now (skipping, running, high impact aerobics not following instructor's low impact lead, weight lifting, even spinning) and I've put on 10kgs (1.5 stone I think) that I want to get rid of.

I'm would be vegan/plant-based if I didn't need sugar, but I can't seem to get through the day without it..so exercise seems the way to go. I just don't know how when I've limited time, I'm not supposed to jump or exert much (limits weight lifting as metabolism booster). I don't like swimming and pools are not nearby.

I used to be at the gym every day but I'm struggling to find what on earth I can do that will burn away this fat and fit my restrictions.

And I'm genuinely wondering if I'm bring unreasonable even expecting that I can lose this weight without massive calorie restrictions (which I find counterproductive longer term) just by doing a bit more walking. I currently cycle about 4 miles a day too and can't up that very easily (or push it too hard). Has anybody done it?

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squishee · 24/02/2016 13:03

Yep. Look into the benefits of bouncing / jogging on a mini trampoline. Recommended by NASA as the best form on exercise known to man, yet low impact. I'm hooked.

DeoGratias · 24/02/2016 13:47

If you want to lose weight it is 80% food I am afraid. So you are giong to need to cut back on or eat less sugar. After a week or so you will get used to it.

The exercise which makes me feel best is bikram yoga. I also like long walks

Gwenhwyfar · 24/02/2016 20:39

I thought trampolining was bad for the pelvic floor even for healthy women!

MsVestibule · 24/02/2016 21:08

Is bouncing on a mini-trampoline very different to bouncing on a normal trampoline? Because I don't have any pelvic floor issues (that I'm aware of), but 5 mins of bouncing on the DC's trampoline and I need to change my jeans Grin.

madmomma · 24/02/2016 21:11

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