arm broke

Poor you! I have severe RSI in my wrist from playing my flute too much, and I tend to find that I'm OK doing cardio work like running or using the stationary bike. Walking is also a good option, as it doesn't involve your arm, although if you have a bad leg as well that could be difficult...maybe you should rest for a few days and then walk for 20 minutes or so every day for a while, just to build up your strength again.

Don't worry about it too much, just give yourself a bit of rest and then you'll be fine

Good luck!

I was really sorry to read that this happened to you. Once the pain subsides I would go back to walking. If you need to take it slower for a while that's fine. Just keep moving. I had a torn rotator cuff a while back and the orthopedist gave me a sling for my arm so that I could stabilize the arm while I walked. If you need one a scarf will do fine.

I know its frustrating right now but you've done such good work you don't want to derail things now. Keep logging and take it easy on yourself. This is a lifelong journey we're on and we are going to face all kinds of challenges. You can and will get through this!!

Ouch, what a setback. But as you say, keep plodding on, do plenty of walking when you feel up to it. keep busy so you don't snack!

somehow I missed this earlier !!!!!!!!! So sorry you are injured. That sucks. I would say nothing but rest for a couple of days and your leg will feel better. You are INJURED if you don't allow your body to heal properly it can make it worse. I had hip surgery in Dec 2010. During my physical therapy I developed hip flexor tendonitis. Did not know that is what it was but I was in AGONY but I kept pushing because I always heard that PT was painful & assumed that I was supposed to feel that way. Went to Ortho for f/u and he pulled me out of PT completely & put my back on crutches for 3 weeks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do not push when you are truly hurt.

Just try your best to stay in your calories. Once your leg is feeling better you can walk, exercise bike. Maybe squats, leg lifts, ab work - I have an app on my phone - 5 min abs, has them for buns, legs, arms etc. Do not do anything that could cause you to fall and injure your arm worse.

This is a setback for sure & frustrating but doesn't have to end your journey for the moment. Maybe lower your goal for your healing period - if it is 1lb a week change it to half and change to sedentary if it is not. May give you add'l calories to eat and still lose. You can change it all back once you are healed.

take care - we are still here for you.

I'm sorry to hear about your accident. I found after a snowmobile accident that left my right arm/wrist shattered that I just had to use the parts of my body that did still work. Once they repaired the arm with a bone donors bones and gave me an external fixator I was able to get out and about. You need to focus on what you can still do . Exercise the other arm and if you get casted you will still be able to do some exercises with the broken one. This will also ensure that you keep that all important range of motion. I am sure you can do this. Best of luck. No one ever thought I would be able to use my wrist again and now I have full use of it and it is stronger then ever. Don't get discouraged or give up...bones heal in 6 weeks.

Eeek! Make it your mission to come up with some healthy new recipes during the downtime. That might motivate you to keep your calories down while you can't workout!

Oh ouch!!

I broke my upper right arm when my youngest was 4 months old, and it was miserable. I was corked out on pain killers for a few weeks, and stayed on the couch. I would not recommend that, lol. But they also didn't SET my freaking arm, so everytime I moved, the bones moved. Worst pain ever.

I'd just watch the food intake, and take it slow. I didn't pay attention then, but I wasn't trying to lose weight either. Though, truth be told, when I was on vicodin I wasn't that hungry .

who is that cute little person in your picture. Keep that baby foremost in your plans. I can see you as a teacher, for that little person. Show how you will continue to follow your goals.