KatsMeow12 Member

Hell, I was happy to just make it 18 hours!

Just popping in (after doing a search on IF) to say that today was my first day fasting. I made it 21 hours. For the first time of trying it, I’m going to call that a success. (And I broke the fast with a handful of almonds and an apple. So not, like, Doritos.)

Same. I need more friends on this app. 41 yo, 5’4”. Married, no children. 136 lbs. Started at 146, got down to 130 then went back up, want to be at 126. I also really, really need to cut back on the wine. Like, really.

Just asked to be your friend. I need more motivation and accountability.

Treadmill. Rarely any incline.

Diagnosis: minor labral tear and minimal arthritis (I’m only 41! 😩). PT and cortisone shot scheduled. Meanwhile, I’m gonna try to literally keep walking because I cannot take not exercising anymore.

I’m not going to deny that what you’re doing or dealing with is hard. You have every right to feel discouraged or frustrated. But you’re doing it, and you’re working toward being who you want to be. And that is awesome and admirable. Keep it up!!! 🤗

I’m really really hoping this gets easier and I’ll get used to it. It doesn’t hurt, it’s just massively uncomfortable. It makes me salivate a lot, too.

Hey y’all. The doctor said it may be a stress fracture or labral tear. Got an MRI yesterday. Follow up appt on Monday. I did quite a bit of walking on Wednesday and the pain began to fade into the background the more I walked. Interesting. Came right back when I took a break. Meanwhile, my muscle is turning back into fat. 😕

I’ll check that out, thank you!

Yeah, I mostly do cardio with some weight (planking, curls). But perhaps not enough.

This is very helpful, everyone. Thank you.

Coffee. Just good old-fashioned coffee.

I'm aware of that. I wanted to know what the ratio of calories to fat to time was.

Thank you. That is helpful! Good barometer.

Herniated L5 disc here. I do exercises given to me by my physical therapist and treadmill walking. When it's flared up (but I can still walk) sometimes it's as slow as 2.4mph, but it's still walking! Yoga also felt good. Same properties as my PT exercises.

Pacer is a pedometer app. Works great for me! My phone is always in my pants. :smile:

This. I got a Fitbit and was like, okay I did not just burn 300 calories or take 1,000 steps going from my bedroom down to the kitchen. Come on. That thing feels wrong. My Pacer makes more sense and feels more accurate.

Got it. I'll try syncing it again. Last time, as I recall, it was a pain in the butt for some reason but I'll try again.

Hm. I'm plateauing, so I guess perhaps I need to re-adjust.

MFP is set to "lightly active." Via Pacer, I average about 5,000 - 6,000 steps per day, with or without the cardio I do. Just to keep myself on my toes, on MFP I subtract 20 calories from the overall count that Pacer gives.

I use Pacer on my phone. (Not linked to mfp)

I have the opposite problem. My butt and legs are good, but my stomach and arms... Ugh.

I need to be honest, I'm kind of amazed at the 105-120 lb goals. At 39, even with no kids, that seems completely unrealistic to me. Am I being silly? Or lazy? Please understand I don't mean to be judgmental. If it's right for you, awesome. But it does make my goal weight of 135 feel schlubby!

I feel like the 130s range is the most realistic. Yes, I'd love to be 120 again like in college, but at 39 I am not in the mood to make that many concessions to get there.

I've made peace that the 120s were when I was actually 20 and are never coming back. :smile: (I'm 39.) My goal is low 130s too. Or even 135. I'm almost there but I can't seem to get rid of this tummy schlub.

Thank you. I have an epidural scheduled for this Wednesday. (Soonest I could get in.) I've had one before and you're right: it works wonders. I just cringe at becoming dependent on them if this is going to be a recurring thing. As soon as I'm better, I really want to focus on finding good lower back strengthening exercises.

Thank you, guys. It helps to know others are in the same boat and that I'm not imagining this pain and discomfort. It's like the internal feeling of nails on a chalkboard. So far, Vicodin is the only thing that works. But I miss being active so badly. Immobility sucks.

My question as well.

"Ballpark" is a good way to look at it. Thanks! :)