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Thank you all for the welcome! I haven't managed a trip to the Y yet, but my son did buy me a Microsoft band for Christmas, and I've been trying to up my step count every day, so that's something. Thanks again!
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Good morning, ladies. I've been following your thread and hoping you'll let me join in. I'm only 47, but post-menopausal due to cancer treatments. I began using MFP in 2012, and went from 235 lbs to 180 lbs. Then, in 2013 I was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer. During treatment, I dropped to 160 lbs, regained the…
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I drink a protein shake on workout days because, like most of you, I can't easily reach my protein macros while staying within my calorie targets. I've found that chocolate peanut butter tastes the best. I'm currently using Target's "Market Pantry" brand of chocolate whey protein, and mixing in Pb2 powdered peanut butter…
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5'9" here! Starting weight was 235 in August 2012. I've lost 55 pounds and currently sitting at 180. I went off my Paleo/Primal eating habits last fall at 192 lbs when I was diagnosed with cancer, and basically ate anything I could keep down. I initially lost down to 162lbs from being sick, but gained back to 180 when I…
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The rule of thumb my son uses (who is a fairly high level athlete): If the illness is concentrated above the neck I.e. head cold, sore throat, etc., it's ok to work out as normal. Below the neck, such as chest, stomach, etc. wait until you feel better. As always use caution when working out with a fever.
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I am an East Tennessee paddler - I live right by the Holston River, and spend a lot of time lake paddling on Patrick Henry and Watauga Lakes. I like to think that I kayak for both fun and exercise, but truthfully lake paddling isn't too strenuous unless I get in races against my kids! There is a triathlon near here (in…
