Stretching/lifting for weight loss?

My doc wants me to stretch every day to help my joints and muscles in the healing.  I'm cool with that - I can stretch at intervals through the day and I have various sizes of hand weights.

Of course, I want to be back taking my long hikes again...well, yesterday!  It's very hard for me to not push the limits whenever I get a really good day.  I so miss it and feel like I should take advantage.  Doc said that sometimes walking is not the best thing and that on such days, I should try doing half of what I want to do.  And no heavy lifting.

But I've been finding that the weight doesn't want to budge, even when I'm eating and drinking as I should.  It's very frustrating.

I'm wondering, does anyone know of any non-aerobic type exercises that can aid in weight loss, even if one is limited as far as aerobics?

Lisa

What about yoga? You could get a DVD for beginners to do at home. That is low impact and alot of stretching.

Oh, wow, yoga never crossed my mind - but should have!  Thanks, Liz!

what about pilates? I started it a few weeks ago and am finding that as time goes on I am getting more and more comfortable with it.

There's a great yoga DVD by Richard Yee, it's called AM/PM yoga, it has one session for the morning and one for the evening - neither is tremendously difficult - I've used the AM one for years to stretch and create a nice meditative mood for the day.  Can't wait until my six weeks are up after surgery, I'm really looking forward to getting back to it.  Even at my fattest, I could get through the morning routine, and get a good stretch.

Elizabeth

I think that any exercise would help raise your metabolism.  For non weight bearing you can't beat swimming if you access to a pool.