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Prolapsed Disc and Exercise - HELP!
Hi Been on MFP for 1 year and was doing really well until 3 months ago, I started with back pain. FInally received my MRI results and I have a L4/5 prolapsed disc - with current talk of surgery to remove disc (18 weeks approx to consultant meeting). On top of that I have a torn ligament in my ankle which I am pushing to…
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12 months on, 45lbs down
My friends on MFP know in the last few months I have been through the wars - redundancies, car accident and sacroiliac dysfunction....the list goes on. To give myself a little booster, I decided to do a 12 month comparison. I still have another 80lbs to go. In the first pic, I wore a UK size 22, today, I am wearing UK size…
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9 months in, 45lbs down
This is somewhat of a struggle for me...as I can barely see a difference. Thankfully I have surrounded myself with very supportive people and choose to believe their encouraging comments. I truly committed to becoming a healthier person on 1st August 2012, weighing in at 245lbs, I am now 200lbs. My ultimate goal is 120lbs,…
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Insanity, knees and sacriliac joint?! Thoughts?
Hi Last year I had to stop running due to a problem in my sacrum (sacriliac joint, I believe!). Also occassionally my knees are crunchy and one of them sometimes hurts. Now...not one for excuses, I am eager to try Insanity. Your thoughts? Experiences? Currently I am following a marathon power walk training plan, which runs…
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Plateau Question
Hi...quick question re plateau's: I joined MFP on 1st August with 113lbs to lose. From August to December I lost 35lbs. However a few weeks prior to Christmas, my weight stuck. I honestly put it down to the odd extra carbs / treat. Over Christmas, I gained 3.8lbs. I restructured by diet and exercise as of 7th Jan. Within a…
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New NSV & Encouragement to Would Be Runners
I have a new NSV and encouragement to all those wanting to run! I started running on May 13th 2012 (weighing 240lbs). I did 2.65 mi in 44:56 (16:57 min/mi). Today (weighing 211lbs) I did 2.88 mi in 39:28 (13:42 min/mi). Alsojust to say, I had July and August off completely due to a back problem (not running related). Also…
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Connecting to Like Minded People
Hi My name is Sara and I am really keen to get to know some like minded people. I have to say, I was dubious about posting, because having been here before there are many people who just try to get the largest network of friends. I am not here for that. I want to get to know a few people well who can support each other on…
