Hello!

Cath_Taylor

Hi Everyone

I'm not new to MFP but I'm new to the forums. I'm in the early (big) weight loss stages (10lbs since 19 Jan-only started logging from 224 rather than 227 & I'm 217 now) so I know motivation & encouragement is going to be needed when that slows down. in the days ahead!

I eat fairly clean (very little processed food due to an aggressive cancer many years ago & I dont own a microwave!) so that's not really a habit I need to get into. I'm good with water and logging so looking forward to I estimate 10-12 months from now.

I'm doing static bike for min 30 mins 4-5x week alongside 30-45 mins wii fit cardio muscle & balance exercises. I want to re-start running & am an experienced runner but would like to shed some pounds before getting back to pounding the pavement/treadmill

'Nim

mulecanter

I was a runner and as I crept over 230 my knee started to act up and I was walking instead. I got as high as 249 and was walking in order to not aggravate the knee. When I got down to 225 or so my knee felt much better and I started running. The lighter I got the better the running got. I'm under 200 now and running over 6 miles every other day. The weight loss made all the difference--I really thought my running days were over. So, you will have the same experience I predict. Burn those calories and keep that net calorie level on plan and you will enter the virtuous circle.

Sunshine2plus2

Hello and welcome to the boards! Good luck, you got this!!

Cath_Taylor

Thanks guys & morning!