January/February weight management challenge

[channlluv]

225.4

'nkay

[ny biker]

225.4

'nkay

So how has the recovery been going? How much exercise are you able to get? Are you still on the many-small-meals plan?

[Tri Girl]

164.3 yesterday morning. Every little bit of downward motion is good, even if I'd like for it to fall off faster than it is.

I'm hoping that once the stress fracture heals and I can run again I'll drop some more. Not being able to run for the last 8 weeks has *really* hampered the weight loss since running is the only thing that really does it for me.

[channlluv]

So how has the recovery been going? How much exercise are you able to get? Are you still on the many-small-meals plan?

Thanks for asking, NY Biker. I'm still not in the pool or on my bike, but I have been walking the dog a mile and a half several times per week. I was eating the small meals up until last week, when suddenly my appetite turned ravenous. No idea why, but I'm constantly snacking. Mostly healthy stuff, but still.

I believe I'm fine to get back on the bike and in the pool, although I don't have official medical release to do so. My wounds are closed, and mostly fully healed (one has a little hint of a scab still going). I've been lifting heavy boxes and things with no problem, although I do get a little twingy in my pancreas from time to time.

Mostly I'm better, though. Just need to get back on the right eating and exercise path.

Roxy

[Catrin]

I believe I'm fine to get back on the bike and in the pool, although I don't have official medical release to do so. My wounds are closed, and mostly fully healed (one has a little hint of a scab still going). I've been lifting heavy boxes and things with no problem, although I do get a little twingy in my pancreas from time to time...

Roxy

This is good to read, I am glad that you are feeling better

[Crankin]

I've also lost some height, but I do have osteoporosis. I used to be 5' 1" and I have probably lost 1/4 of an inch. Not so much, and hopefully it's stopped, as I am finally on a medication that has not caused side effects. I won't find out until May, when I have my Dexa scan.
Roxy, I hope you can find your way with your nutrition. It sounds like you are healed physically and soon enough you will be on your bike.

[emily_in_nc]

Would love to hear people's reactions to this article/photos:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...-industry.html

I must say, it made me feel much better about my own shape and size as I'm busily obsessing about a few extra lbs. on my basically slim shape. I am 50 now, and maybe I shouldn't expect to weigh exactly what I did at 25.

Food (pardon the semi-pun) for thought...

[Veronica]

I think extremes are bad. I wonder why they couldn't find a plus size model who was more fit, that would make a better statement. Rolls of fat are not attractive and neither is being so skinny that you can't lift a 5 pound dumb bell.

Veronica

[jyyanks]

HI- I just saw this thread and would love to join. I know I'm late but I need some sort of challenge to keep me motivated.

At first I was hesitant to join because most people don't understand why I need to lose weight. I always tell them that at my height (I can't afford to gain 5 pounds because I go up 2 sizes). However, seeing that there are several ladies in my weight/height category, I'm inspired.

Anyway, I was 110 on Jan 1 and would love to get back to 105 so I can fit into my jeans. If it's not too late, please add me to your list.

If anything can motivate me. I'm sure this board can!!
Thanks!