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"Follow busy mom Kathy as she tries to slim down. Don&amp;#039;t miss her weigh-ins and her ups and downs following Ellie Krieger&amp;#039;s 12-week plan, Small Changes, Big Results.    I&amp;#039;m pumped! I&amp;#039;ve lost exactly 10 pounds in 7 weeks, and it&amp;#039;s coming off slowly and regularly enough that I feel like I can keep it off. Here are my stats so far: Starting weight: 142 End of week 1: 139 End of week 2: 137 End of week 3: 136 End of week 4: 135 End of week 5: 134.8 (started using a digital scale) End of week 6: 133.2 End of week 7: 132  It has been tough, these past few weeks, trying to get enough exercise with my back injury. And I probably would have lost another pound or two if I was able to move more. But I can&amp;#039;t look at it that way. I&amp;#039;ve continued to lose while dealing with my back and exercising as much as I can, and that feels like a real accomplishment. Besides, I know I&amp;#039;m not alone \u2014 not that I&amp;#039;m wishing back pain on you! In Small Changes, Big Results, Ellie Kreiger notes that more than 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain at least once in their lives. Most can be relieved with rest, stretching, exercises and medications to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Of course, when you&amp;#039;re working out, it&amp;#039;s best to try to prevent back injuries in the first place. Ellie suggests reducing your risk of injury by following these tips: \u00B0 Maintain good posture. If you sit at work, use a chair with a strong back and sit as far back in your seat as possible. Get up and take short walking breaks whenever you can. \u00B0 Start off slowly. It&amp;#039;s ironic that some back injuries are caused by working out. So ease into a workout routine gradually. \u00B0 Stretch it out. Stretching helps maintain your overall flexibility and prevent muscular stiffness that can throw your back out of balance. \u00B0 Stay trim. Maintaining a healthy weight will reduce your risk of injuries. Carrying extra pounds, especially around your waist, raises the chance of developing back pain. What challenges are you facing this week as you make those small changes that will lead to big results? Share your thoughts in &amp;quot;Comments.&amp;quot; \u2014 Kathy Sena "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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