https://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/Pilates/m-p/228882#M4595 <P>Hi. I'm a current fatty looking to do something about it. </P> <P>First, a little background. I'm 43 years old, about 50 pounds overweight, and have some medical/physical impairments. I have spinal stenosis, bulging discs, hypermobility in my pelvis. I have had issues with the mobility like when I cough, sneeze or hiccup. I will feel an instant increase in pain. Upon physical examination, one leg will become shorter than the other. I have constant pain in my low back. Pain level never goes below a 4, even with epidural injections, muscle relaxants and pain meds. I could go to bed with a low pain level, roll over during the night, and wake up screaming in pain and barely able to move.</P> <P>I've been worked up by multiple professionals at various hospitals and have been told that this is how it is. PT is always recommended. I follow a home PT program, but lately, I've been bad and not followed it like I should. I also walk, but havent done it daily due to the weather.</P> <P>I'm wondering if pilates could aid me in becoming more fit and toned. I have other reasons I want to slim down too. Since I'm no longer able to work, I don't have much money. I can't buy a pilates machine, nor can I join a gym/studio.</P> <P>Are there any vidoes that I could buy or any websites or youtube sites I could check out?</P> <P>Any help that you can give me is greatly appreciated. Thank you.</P> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:44:43 GMT pepes mom 2012-07-23T05:44:43Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/Pilates/m-p/228882#M4595 <P>Hi. I'm a current fatty looking to do something about it. </P> <P>First, a little background. I'm 43 years old, about 50 pounds overweight, and have some medical/physical impairments. I have spinal stenosis, bulging discs, hypermobility in my pelvis. I have had issues with the mobility like when I cough, sneeze or hiccup. I will feel an instant increase in pain. Upon physical examination, one leg will become shorter than the other. I have constant pain in my low back. Pain level never goes below a 4, even with epidural injections, muscle relaxants and pain meds. I could go to bed with a low pain level, roll over during the night, and wake up screaming in pain and barely able to move.</P> <P>I've been worked up by multiple professionals at various hospitals and have been told that this is how it is. PT is always recommended. I follow a home PT program, but lately, I've been bad and not followed it like I should. I also walk, but havent done it daily due to the weather.</P> <P>I'm wondering if pilates could aid me in becoming more fit and toned. I have other reasons I want to slim down too. Since I'm no longer able to work, I don't have much money. I can't buy a pilates machine, nor can I join a gym/studio.</P> <P>Are there any vidoes that I could buy or any websites or youtube sites I could check out?</P> <P>Any help that you can give me is greatly appreciated. Thank you.</P> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:44:43 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/Pilates/m-p/228882#M4595 pepes mom 2012-07-23T05:44:43Z