| Hi Anne
just saw your post and wanted to send you a hug. Also a nurse with back problems and when its at it worst can hardly walk - or as i say my duck waddle so im feeling you. fortunately strengthening your muscles will also help your back - I cannot do yoga!!! as it induces PAIN - lots of it. I would advice pilates. 10 minutes of it - no more than that each day at your own pace. the dvd's usally have 30 mins or an hour of exercises so find 10 minutes that you can do. even if its just the warm up to start with - thats all i could manage at one point and it felt like id been working out for over an hour. walking if possible but im presuming that even walking distances brings on pain and suffering. the pilates will help you strengthen the core which in turn helps stabilise the pelvis and core. ask your gp to refer you to the old physio as they can advise on the correct exercises for your back.
In terms of the food, you have the knowledge yourself so why not decide to stick to it this time. Ive just been doing my own thing with exercise and its worked which does allow for the odd blip in diet (like this weekend) but know that i am back on track from tomorrow. feel free to come and find threads with ppl just doing the healthy eating and attempting the exercise as may help to motivate you.
well done for getting this far.
keep posting.
x
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