Saw the ### on the scale and cried :/

I'm sorry to hear about your story, but how have you been handling it so far? I can't even imagine the pain you must go through and endure! I sometimes get knee problems myself. I have no idea what it is, but I remember a long time ago while I was kneeling I heard a super loud POP and after that, things weren't the same. I was in a ballet class for a while and I remember being out for an entire week because the pain was SO bad. Now, I mostly feel it while bike riding against strong resistance. I used to think it was because I didn't work out enough but I'm not sure anymore.
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It's nice to have people around who support you through the bad times.

I have a similar thing although mine doesn't sound that severe. After about 6 months of physio I've been given the all clear, provided I behave myself ;-). Physio advised against running and heavy loading of the legs. It was hard, but I just took it each workout at a time. I also invested in a roller (got it off ebay for around $20) as my main problem was that my quads were really tight, pushing my kneecaps into places they shouldn't be. Has your doctor/medical professional given you any advice? My physio knew I couldn't go without any exercise so we'd come up with ones she was ok with that wouldn't hinder my recovery/rehab. It's been a long process, but I can now walk upstairs without pain in my knees

You are a very strong person for going forward with your goals despite the health challenges you are faced with! When you're feeling down, try to be kinder to yourself by blocking any negative self talk and giving yourself the credit you deserve. Go at your own pace and I promise you will get the results eventually!

Hang in there warriorchick!

-rawrensmith

You can add me if ya want, chica!! You can do this. There's a method of exercise for everyone, you'll be able to find something :-)

I have Patella Femoral Syndrome myself.After Six months of Physio and Rehab,im able to do brisk walking/biking(with minimal resistace),yoga and pilates for workout.My doc asked me to steer clear of running or heavy weight lunges/squats and repetitions on those.I do heavy weights for my upper body and a lot of mat work for my legs.Im managing it pretty well right now.the more you strenghten your quads and hams the lesser the pressure on knees.also you can get patella tracking braces on amazon-these help your knees quite a bit.Good luck.

I have a very bad knee too and I use a rowing machine which although you bend the knee it is controlled in one plane and zero impact but a great total body work out - try one out at a gym and if it works for you buy one - I have the Concept 2

I have bone spurs on both heels, a bum left knee, and a bad right ankle so I do understand the pain and the frustration. I have recently purchased an ab lounger. While there is a lot of people that will say you can't work just one area that was not really why I purchased it. I needed something that didn't require as much walking or standing. This has been a great answer for those reasons. And what I have found is that I can walk better after doing the lounger daily. It stretches my muscles and makes walking less painful. So while it may not work as an ab reducer ( I will say I have lost 3 inches in my hips also) that it have totally been worth purchasing for me. I purchased mine used of a local swap and shop site on facebook for about $100 less than they are in stores so if you decide to look into getting one you may want to try that or craigslist.

Good luck

@Richard - That might be a good idea... I am overcoming an injury, too. I tore the tendon in my right hip a few years ago and the docs have all told me that it's irreparable. But I've learned to work through the pain. When I first started, it hurt like hell every time I did anything strenuous. But after a little bit, it got a little better. And it kept getting better. Now, I have minimal pain most of the time as long as I continue to stay active and get those workouts in. I can always tell when I've been slacking off too much because the pain and numbness come back with a vengeance.

@Warriorgirl - There are some really good ideas for you here. I hope you find the right path that will help you achieve your goals and keep you healthy at the same time. I feel you. I know what it's like to have to work through excruciating pain. Aleve is your friend, for sure. Try to stay away from any other drugs, though, like prescription pain killers. They could end up causing more problems than you already have. Most Western medicine is designed for the quick fix - emergency situations. But it's been quite ineffective, in my honest opinion, when it comes to long-term disability. Most docs just throw drugs at patients and tell them to live with it. You may need to think outside the box a little and think holistic. There's got to be something out there that can give you the comfort to live your life on your terms.

i'm sorry to hear that, hopefully with myfitnesspal and the support on the (ridiculously nice in my opinion!) forums you'll be able to get where you want to be! Feel free to add me/chat any time.

Running does not seem like a good choice if you have knee issues, you should pick something Lower impact such as swimming, x-trainer or rower machine. You could also do an upper body weights routine and maybe some lowr body stuff depending on what you could handle.

300 calories burned swimming is exactly the same as 300 calories burned running but it's surely going be a lot safer for you,

Anyway the most important thing we be getting your diet right, not your choice of cardio.

it will get better ms

I'd encourage you to take up boxing on a bag then since you don't really need to do alot of impact movement to get a great calorie burn.

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