My 5/2 journey started in mid June and before this, I did NO exercise, not a smidge. Evil word, should be banned 
Never liked it and got no enjoyment from it 
So I fell into the overweight, totally unfit bracket without a problem
Whilst the weight has been coming off (now 2.1/2 stone), I have started to walk quicker, taking the stairs at work (59 steps up), and generally feeling alot better for my gradual introduction to 'EXERCISE'. I think thats the word
To get things into prospective, we are not talking miles and miles, mountains, jogging etc, just very small steps into this unknown world
Its not something I can say I enjoy, but have slotted it into my day without thinking too much and actually try to fit some walking in during the week.
A couple of times my left knee has flared up whilst loosing weight, but gone down in a short amount of time.
Today I went to see the doctor as my knee is rather stiff and cannot bend fully and causing quite a bit of discomfort. Did a little walk yesterday in the sun, but it was at a much slower pace and my leg was very stiff by the time I got back to the car.
Doc said this morning, you have probably over done it (prob the stairs)... GREAT
I mean we are talking about a small amount each day...not marathons 
So now I am banned from stairs, walking & kneeling for 2 weeks. Back to using the lift at work which I have been doing for 7 years
Never had a problem with my knees when I was heavy
If this goes down ok, he has suggested low impact such as swimming
Holy moly, ok I am alot lighter than a few months back, but is the local swimming pool ready for a hippo ! Haven't swum since about mid 90's...
Just thought I would share my frustration after coming so far (for me anyway !!)
Never liked it and got no enjoyment from it So I fell into the overweight, totally unfit bracket without a problem
Whilst the weight has been coming off (now 2.1/2 stone), I have started to walk quicker, taking the stairs at work (59 steps up), and generally feeling alot better for my gradual introduction to 'EXERCISE'. I think thats the word
To get things into prospective, we are not talking miles and miles, mountains, jogging etc, just very small steps into this unknown world
Its not something I can say I enjoy, but have slotted it into my day without thinking too much and actually try to fit some walking in during the week.
A couple of times my left knee has flared up whilst loosing weight, but gone down in a short amount of time.
Today I went to see the doctor as my knee is rather stiff and cannot bend fully and causing quite a bit of discomfort. Did a little walk yesterday in the sun, but it was at a much slower pace and my leg was very stiff by the time I got back to the car.
Doc said this morning, you have probably over done it (prob the stairs)... GREAT
I mean we are talking about a small amount each day...not marathons So now I am banned from stairs, walking & kneeling for 2 weeks. Back to using the lift at work which I have been doing for 7 years
Never had a problem with my knees when I was heavy
If this goes down ok, he has suggested low impact such as swimming
Holy moly, ok I am alot lighter than a few months back, but is the local swimming pool ready for a hippo ! Haven't swum since about mid 90's...Just thought I would share my frustration after coming so far (for me anyway !!)
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