My body, weight loss and other things that make me crazy

[scarlettina]

So, a couple of years back, I lost about 60 pounds. It was a lot of very gratifying, very hard work and I was very proud of myself

Comments

[oldmangrumpus]

You don't look terrible.

And you CAN do this!!

[joycemocha]

That makes two of us. Want to collaborate?

[varina8]

I've always admired your style, pizazz and self-discipline. You will do this. If you ever want a walking buddy, just ask. I need all the exercise I can get.

[kate_schaefer]

I got a bicycle for my birthday in March, which I rode with great enjoyment for a few weeks until I strained my piriformis and had to stop. After some weeks of physical therapy, I had an appointment with George the bicycle specialist, who fit my bike to my body and made some suggestions about what I should do when cycling so I won't hurt myself in the future.

Right after that, we left the country for the longest vacation of our lives, so I haven't been on the bike since then and can't report on whether George is the miracle worker that I think he is, but I can say that he had me riding the bike for quite a long time on a trainer without pain. If you're interested in getting back to the bike, I cautiously recommend that option. The PT office is Action/Reaction, and here's a link: http://actionreactionpt.com/bike-fitting-important/

You can take care of yourself. You do have way too much to live for.

[irrationalrobot]

If you can find someone to help you pick out a bike (test drive three or four, find one that fits you and is comfortable), then I'd say go for it. You've already mentioned that your current bike is uncomfortable, so there probably is no reason to have it.

wordknitter would probably have more to say here- she's been using MyFitnessPal and attending exercise classes pretty regularly, and it has been great for her.

[varina8]

Also, if you go the new bike route, some shops take trade-ins.

[aberwyn]

First and foremost: don't beat yourself up over the weight gain. That's self-defeating. You are fighting half a million years of evolution, don't forget. When we lose a lot of weight, our bodies think "Famine!!!" and try their best to put it all back on again.