Another Chapter in Weight Loss - (or stability)

Apr 05, 2009

I've been fluctuating within the 183-186 range in weight for about 8 weeks now.  On March 2, 2009 I was set back BIG TIME.  When walking across the school parking lot w/ a classmate, i slipped on the ice.  At that time I thought I just got some bumps n bruises.  I found out a week later that I tore my ACL & lateral meniscus.  I am going in for ACL reconstruction / meniscus repair on 4/14. 

Before this happened I was walking 4 miles 3 days per week.  I was trying to get to the point of running for the GHI Corporate 3.5 mile challenge during the 3rd week of April.   At that time, I was down to 180.5.  Ok, so having to be sedentary really sucks in more than one way.  I have had to give up my school for now since I can't drive, work or do much else.  I hit the PT 2 x per week & then do some walking during the week as tolerated, building up my muscles for the surgery for a quicker recovery.

I've quickly become bored with the computer, the TV and the little interest I have in a few other things right now.  This whole thing has thrown me into a funk I can't seem to pull myself out of.  So.... of course I find myself eating more & not making the best food choices.

I will have to get on track again so I can recoop from the surgery quicker.

More posting to come after the surgery, hopefully w/ photos.

I will say that from 1 year ago this weekend, I look like a totally different person, and that was even commented on by a few - Where did the other 1/2 of Rebecca go!??  That made me feel so good!

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