Hobbies that don't involve a computer screen or bending over?

[SyZ]

I like playing video games, doing jigsaw puzzles, reading (harder and harder these days to stay focused when there are games and movies and tv shows ...), and working out

Problem is, the first one kills my eyes and posture and life, the second kills my posture and my neck, the third kills my posture and isn't sustainable for more than 20 minutes at a time right now, and the fourth is something that takes 10-60 minutes a day

So when I wake up on Saturday and it's 8:30 AM and I'm not going to bed until 11:30 PM, how do I fill up those 15 hours? Also keep in mind we're trying to not spend money

[meyling]

How is reading bad for your posture? I think you have a lot of flexibility with what position youre in while reading.

[geekette]

Lately we've been finding new greenways and walking around. Sure, it's exercise, but I don't consider it "working out".

Trying new recipes?

Cleaning...

[bobechs]

Flying a flag, down on the main drag.

Turn a bit of a profit, and nearly unlimited time to work on your posture.

http://www.wikihow.com/Panhandle

[A frugal millennial]

Walking and it's variants: hiking, mushrooming, birding, foraging, etc.

Gardening, cooking, yard work.

Body weight work outs, yoga.

Volunteering.

Diskgolf, larping (probably not too popular in this population...), ultimate frisbee.

Swing dancing, blues, etc.

[alsoknownasDean]

Team sports? Maybe join a local soccer team or basketball team or whatever takes your fancy?

Maybe look to make things if you've got space for a workshop? Even arts or crafts.

Go for a bike ride and explore your local area?

Experiment with cooking new dishes?

If you've got any musical instruments, maybe try having a go and learning how to play those?

[apricity]

Long walks while listening to podcasts.

Geocaching (some bending over, usually only for a minute and not too strenuous).

[Campanula]

Much sympathy for you. I have a pain condition aggravated by posture and on bad days it can be difficult to keep myself distracted and entertained. Crafts and anything involving deep concentration are especially difficult because they cause mounting muscle tension and then I realise I'm in a world of pain... I've never played video games but imagine they'd have the same effect.

To be able to do things, I have to look at how I do them. I read in bed with my book on a pillow, or I listen to audiobooks/podcasts instead. Meditation is good. Cooking is OK if I pace myself and plan out a number of breaks. I love gardening but that's in spite of pain, so pacing is definitely needed there. I avoid mindless TV but getting hooked on a good show on Netflix is good fun. Also regular walking, with breaks for tea in (cheaper/independent) coffee shops.

Also, it helps to look at ergonomics for each thing - for example, could you place a jigsaw puzzle board on a slope to reduce the bending needed? Again... short sessions/pacing could help - it is tedious and takes willpower, but makes more things possible, for me at least.

[lizzzi]

Playing a musical instrument that doesn't hurt your body and doesn't cost much. How about the harmonica or the tin whistle? (I don't have a harmonica, but my penny whistle is the Clark Sweet Tone--with a regular fipple, not the original one with the wooden fipple...in the key of D.)

[2buttons]

So when I wake up on Saturday and it's 8:30 AM and I'm not going to bed until 11:30 PM, how do I fill up those 15 hours? Also keep in mind we're trying to not spend money

Saturday
8:30 AM Breakfast 30 minutes
9:00 AM head to gym
10:00 AM return home to shower and change
10:30 AM plan weekly meals to save cash
11:00 AM go food shopping for the week
11:30 AM return home and put groceries away
12:00 PM Lunch
12:30 PM Read for 30 minutes - anything self help related or learning a new skill lying down.
1:00 PM Play video games for 60 minutes and put yourself on the clock
2:00 PM Go for a walk outdoors/park/frisbee or something outdoorsy
3:00 PM clean up place
3:30 PM Do a puzzle
4:00 PM plan out work week
5:00 PM start planning out and cooking dinner
6:00 PM Eat Dinner
7:00 PM clean up.
8:00 PM Watch 2 hour movie.
10:00 PM go to bed earlier to give yourself extra sleep since you are beat from your productive day.

Other things people mentioned could be substituted. 
I would also check free public events in your town. There is a lot of free things you can do such as festivals, concerts, etc especially when the weather starts to get nicer. 

[wienerdog]

Play Ingress walking and video game all in one and you'll get to meet people if you like. It can use a lot of phone data depending on how much you play.  I've played in Tokyo and met someone from Germany.  I met up with a local there and they let me piggy back off his hotspot since I didn't have service.

[Bob W]

Coach little league kids soccer (or any sport).  Eats up about 4 hours on my Saturday.  They need coaches in every sport all the time.  As a bonus it is getting me in shape and connecting me to the greater community while giving me an opportunity to be competitive.   

Helping old people with their houses.

Honestly I don't know how people can't fill their time.

Be useful for free is always in high demand. 

[gardenarian]

I read while riding an exercycle, and find it quite comfortable. I read a lot. I think there are other exercise machines you could use while reading.

The more you get out and move around, the better you will feel. I bicycle (actually I have an electric-assist bike), dance a lot, go hiking, practice archery, and garden. Gardening can be pretty hard on your back, but I'm building more muscle all the time.

I have a kayak that cost very little and is a lot of fun.

I also enjoy swimming.

I live in a very walkable area, so I walk to the shops, library, bank, parks, and post office.

I also have two dogs, and spend a lot of time walking and playing with them.

[Frugal Lizard]

I paint and draw and sing.  If my voice was better, I would join a choir.  I play music and listen to the music others make.  I read tons and hang out with the neighbours.  I volunteer on the neighbourhood association which is fun.  I know so many people from my volunteer gigs.  I throw neighbourhood parties - such as a family dance the night before Hallowe'en in the local church or have a campfire on the shortest day of the year.  I feed the birds so that I can watch them.  My time is so full it is overwhelming how little of it there is to fit in all the things that I wish I had time to do.

[Apocalyptica602]

Video games while walking on a treadmill or riding an exercise bike.

Not sure what kind of video games you play but even more 'complicated' setups like PC could easily be manipulated to work while standing / walking with a few USB extenders and some creativity.

[ptgearguy]

learn about photography and just use your phone. It can get you outside and make you have a focus for your adventures. I find when your life is feeling a bit blue, being creative can help recharge your spirit and get you motivated.

Learn to be comfortable doing nothing. You don't have to be doing something 100% of the time. Sometimes it is nice to just lie down in the grass and just let go.

[big_slacker]

As someone who has dealt with low back pain for 15 or so years now....

STAY ACTIVE! Here is the deal. Your spine is probably ok if you can walk around, I mean structurally. The stiffness and pain is caused by some initial aggravation that has caused the muscles in the area to tense/lock up as a defense mechanism against injury. Nice of your body to do it's job, pretty cool. But after the acute injury is over often lack of movement keeps the muscles in the locked up defense state, which usually plays hell with posture, which keeps you in pain, which keeps the muscles locked up, etc.

As for hobbies, anything that makes you move, preferably outside! Long nature walks, playing/training dogs. Gardening. Biking is a GREAT one as long as you take care to fit your bike properly to avoid back issues. In the winter snowshoe, skiing/snowboarding if available. I know MMM doesn't like gyms, but bodybuilding can be a great one and yes you can do it with back issues.

I LOVE that other people mention volunteering, mentoring and other positive community boosting activities, this can be a MASSIVE help both to give you purpose and to make your IMMEDIATE surroundings a better place for everyone.