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writes:I have always been a bit self concious in reguards to my wieght, even more so since i had children. I gained nearly 60lbs with my first, and thankfully only ten with my second that came off when i had him. I then did atkins and lost 30lbs but gained fifteen back when i stopped. We are low income so i tend to buy starchy foods so i can make meats and veggies last longer. I have cut down my portion size and have been running with my dogs which has really made a difference. However im having surgery on my foot today so i wont be able to run for a bit. Any ideas as to what other exercises i can do? I dont want to gain the wieght back while im laid up.
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (20 April 2012):
 Ask your doctor after recovery.
I started taking my mountain bike and ride to work about 6 months after I had knee surgery. I still can't run (was quite the crazy runner before) but both swimming and bike riding are fairly gentle on the joints. I had gained 25 lbs after the surgery, lost it in 2 months biking to work.
You can do upper body work outs as well. And let's not forget Yoga. There are MANY positions that can strengthen you with out you being in your feet. And you can always look for exercises where you can modify them to your fitness level and still get benefits.
Try and keep a food diary. Check and see if you actually eat more then you should (calorie wise) And I would stick to whole fresh fruit, grain & veggies and cut back on the meat (for you). Stay away from sugar, soda and coffee. Go with green/black tea preferably iced.
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reader, YouWish +, writes (20 April 2012):
 Swimming is great if you're part of a health club or community center with a pool. It's one of the best full-body exercises available even if you didn't have foot surgery! You use a lot of muscle groups, so you maximize your metabolism and build core, arm, and cardio.
Circuit training is also really good too as well as leg lifts and core exercises (stomach, waist, glutes, thighs). One of my favorites is a rowing machine at my club, though I don't know how it would work with feet in the stirrups.
Straight machine/weight training is always there, whether with free weights, the bench, or what have you. Building muscles will burn fat too because the muscle burns calories as they grow and are developed.
Don't laugh, but breathing and stretching exercises are really great too!
Don't worry...eat healthy, stay active, and eat breakfast! Your foot will heal soon!
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 April 2012): Well, you have to cut down on the starches,,,,that's killing you and your family...Everyone should be eating as healthy as possible..with that said....I could sit here and type forever all the low impact to no impact exercises you could do...there are a million of them...but that would take me all day lolDo an internet search and you will find everything and anything, even videos on how to do them...you could narrow it down to "exercises you can do at home" that don't require a gym or equipment at all. Do things that are fun and you enjoy...you will stick to them longer. If you have access to a pool, go swim laps (you do'nt have to be a good swimmer)...that is an entire body workout and won't put any stress on your body at all.Good luck on your foot surgery and getting healthy :-)
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