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In need of some good advice

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Avalon

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For past 5 years I've made a sloth look like it could run a marathon but I've been give a huge kick in the butt and been given a wake up call. I have been diagnosed with COPD. I have emphysema (lost 20% lung capacity) chronic bronchitis and asthma. I also have arthritis in neck and back from diving accident and carpal tunnel in both hands. Cut a long story short I've decided I want to do body building. All I have is a treadmill, cable gym and some hand weights at home so that is what I have been using till I can get work and pay for a gym membership and personal trainer. For the past month this is what I have managed to build up to every second day.

2 km on treadmill 5 incline start speed 3.5 and work up to 4.5 use dumbells while walking

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown - 4 x 10
Underhand Cable Pulldowns - 3 x 10 reps
Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown - 3 x 10 reps
Alternate Hammer Curl - 3 x 10 reps
Butterflys - 3 x 10 reps

Barbell Side Bend - 150
Seated Barbell Twist - 150
Crunches - 3 x10 -15 reps

Leg extensions - 3 x 10 reps
Glute Kickback - 3 x 10 reps
Dumbell Squats - 3 x 10 -15 reps
Dumbell Lunges - 3 x 10 -15 reps
Standing calf raises - 3 x 10 -15 reps

I have cut out carbs and fats and live on tuna/salmon/chicken with salad or veg daily. I find eatting to be a bit hard (twice a day is best i can eat at present) so I supplement missed meals with protein shakes. I initially lost 8 kg but can't seem to budge past 70kg. I would truely love some helpful advice to get me past this plateau. Also any other advice regarding exercise or anything to keep me on track.
 
before doing any sort of physical workout you should first consult your doctor , they would be able to give you exercise and diet advice

weight loss begins when your calorie intake is less then the calories used

a good diet and excercise plan will help you with your goals , the plan that you have at the moment seems to be working , so stick to it you will begin to see more results as time progresses
 
I have consulted 2 seperate doctors and specialist for opinions and all agree I needed the lifestyle change and to get my lazy butt moving. Pushing a mouse and keyboard daily didnt amount to exercise lol. My doctor is monitoring what I do and is pleased with progress as I am finding doing weights is helping control and work my lungs better as is the treadmill. Shortness of breath has eased up dramatically. Its become a win/win situation and I want to keep it going.
 
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