How did it get to this?

Biscotti46

I am 5'7" and in my late 40s. When I was in my late 30s, I had about 35 to lose, got to about 135 lbs, started taking dance classes, and was in the best shape of my life. I continued that for several years. About 3 years ago, I got an injury that pretty much ended my dancing. I thought I would take a year off to heal, and get back to it. Here we are 3 years later, still with the injury (its now chronic, but thankfully not serious). I joined a gym in August, but then was sidelined again in October with a knee injury (not gym related). I am now almost back to normal with my knee and 2 weeks ago, I have dedicated myself to going to the gym 3 times a week (HIIT), and I'm slowly getting stronger (and it's a great stress reliever). Yesterday, when I stepped on the scale, I cried. I am the heaviest I have ever been. I now have 45 pounds to lose. So, I decided to come back here (I had been here ages ago, and then forgot about it). I am now incorporating proper, nutritious eating into my routine. I figure that I did it before, I can do it again. I'm posting this, because making it public, for me, makes me more accountable.

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

You can do it! Keep reading and posting for motivation. I'm new here too x

WideAgain

Hiya... Read your post and felt like I had written it myself!

I'm keen for a few motivating friends but would appreciate the opportunity of sharing diaries.

I've learned a HEAP about things I'd rather not eat and some super eating ideas through other people's diaries and besides... What's the point of telling somebody 'well done' if they've eaten 3 hash browns and a bottomless cup of diet coke all day?!

Friend me if you need a buddy... I've been back for 15 days and really surprised that I'm still at it!

MoggieMeow

Hello! You're not alone with this one - I've got a chronic foot injury too! I fell in a Zumba class in 2011 and am still on crutches with orthotic insoles and struggling but not giving up! Have you tried swimming or cycling on a stationary bike? Low-impact exercise is best. Maybe you could ask a personal trainer to put together a couple of low impact routines for you so you can alternate them. Feel free to add me if you want to swap tips as I am constantly looking for stuff to do on my foot! I wish you all the best

Mezzie1024

I'm in the same boat. I waited and waited for a foot injury to heal, but it never did, and I became the most out of shape of my life. I'm learning to exercise around the injury/disability now, but it's not nearly as fun as dancing, hiking, or just going out for a walk.

To everyone above: feel free to add me. Maybe our exercises can inspire one another to continue to work around the pain.