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is yoga a good way of losing weight as im limted of how much exercise I can do due to knee and back problems

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

The right nutrition is a good way to lose weight and yoga is good for strength, toning and well-being :)

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thank you I was going to give yoga a try later xx

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I find that yoga helps me remember the nutrition, if that makes sense - it also makes you feel good :-)

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I just want to be fit and healthy but because ive got bad knees and back im limited to what I can do ao I thought yoga might help... thanks for the reply defo going to give it ago xx

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I have bad knees and back too - yoga has helped tremendously, but when you start take it carefully and work within your (not the teacher's) limits. It took me a while to learn my limits so when I started I would make sure I didn't have a lot of running around to do the next day - ot always easy tho.

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Not sure about the weight loss! But I have been doing pilates x2 and yoga x1 a week. They certainly tone and help a lot with my back. I have bad wrists, but can tolerate it for the 1 hour slots. I also swim a bit. Not so much impact on the knees.

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Hi yummymummy2007

I have been doing yoga 30 minutes a day using a free app at home, i love it. It helps with toning building muscle and flexibility. Because of the mindfulness aspect it helps focus you to keep to a healthy diet. I then do cardio on my exercise bike and walking every day. But can’t recommend yoga enough 😀

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thank you I did give it a try and it waa really good so im sticking to doing it xxx

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Well done give it time do it to your ability don’t over stretch, laugh when you fall over and enjoy the good mindfulness benefits namaste xxx😀

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I will do thank you xx

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

Hi and welcome, MrRobinson1 :)

I'm afraid this is an 18 month old post and the original poster has left the Health Unlocked site.

I see you post on a lot of forums and wonder whether you're on a weight loss journey, or just visiting us? You're welcome either way :)