i have been walking every night since april to lose weight. so far i have lost 22 pounds but im still above my ideal weight. my speed is about 3-3.5 mph. i started out doing about 2 miles and gradually increased to 5 miles per night. but i kept developing blisters on my feet and started vomiting blood after walking and ended up in hospital with a tube up my nose (turned out i was bleeding in my stomach) my shoes are very expensive and are specifically for walking so i figured the blisters werent from wrong shoes, that i must be walking too much. so i cut down and am now averaging about 3-4 miles per evening. i also do some leg lifts, stair stepping, and about 50 situps each night. now i am having pain in my left shin thats not going away and so im going to doctor tommorrow to find out if its a shin splint or not. its just getting aggravating that im still fat and things keep happening to hinder my progress. i also have a lot of loose skin in belly and upper thighs. what more can i do to help tighten things up? i just have to be careful not to do exercises that are too body demanding because i have MS and develop fatigue very easily. by the way, i am female 32 yrs old, am 5'5" and currently weigh about 160.
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getting frustrated! (shin splint)
- Thread starter wonderwoman
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damn smokey
first off let me say that your weight loss is something to be very proud of. i mean seriously, that is absolutely awesome that have lost that weight, most people set out to lose weight and will drop about 3 pounds, then quit their ridiculously impossible diet and gain back 8 pounds. please don't give up, you've accomplished so much.
if you have shin splints never fear!! a good remedy is to buy a huge bucket that you can fit ur entire shin in and fill it with ice water everynight and ice your leg. this will relieve the swelling which causes the pain. your doctor may also be able to show u how to massage your leg to ease the blood flow to the swollen muscle, tendon in ur shin.
you said that you were doing "sit ups". this could cause some back pain, i would see a doctor (chiropracter) and ask if "crunches" would be better.
i think that if you are going to be excercising you should ask a physician or trainer for advice. the thing about u vomiting blood is scary and i think you may need some help with guidance, this ok, they don't really teach good physical education in school so you gotta learn somewhere.
and if i may add...trust me when i say that i've been down the injury road myself. from a shatter fibula, to a metal plate with six screws, to tendonitus from my hamstring to planta facia, to a torn posterior deltoid, seperated shoulder, torn cartiledge lodged in my shoulder socket, broken foot, high ankle dislocation, torn ligaments, broken knee, broken ankle, trick shoulders and a metal plate that grew over the bone in my leg just when i was getting back in shape i kno that its not always easy to "get out and exercise". but i prevailed and so can you, just be patient and understand that some people require more "technique" in their workouts to stabilize their body. you can do it, you are doing and i hope you continue to benefit from you exercise once you see the proper help.
p.s. i bought an "expensive pair of shoes" once too...they gave me tendonitus in my left knee. i went to a shoe specialist and he gave me a pair of $40 shoes and after two weeks my tendonitus was gone.
first off let me say that your weight loss is something to be very proud of. i mean seriously, that is absolutely awesome that have lost that weight, most people set out to lose weight and will drop about 3 pounds, then quit their ridiculously impossible diet and gain back 8 pounds. please don't give up, you've accomplished so much.
if you have shin splints never fear!! a good remedy is to buy a huge bucket that you can fit ur entire shin in and fill it with ice water everynight and ice your leg. this will relieve the swelling which causes the pain. your doctor may also be able to show u how to massage your leg to ease the blood flow to the swollen muscle, tendon in ur shin.
you said that you were doing "sit ups". this could cause some back pain, i would see a doctor (chiropracter) and ask if "crunches" would be better.
i think that if you are going to be excercising you should ask a physician or trainer for advice. the thing about u vomiting blood is scary and i think you may need some help with guidance, this ok, they don't really teach good physical education in school so you gotta learn somewhere.
and if i may add...trust me when i say that i've been down the injury road myself. from a shatter fibula, to a metal plate with six screws, to tendonitus from my hamstring to planta facia, to a torn posterior deltoid, seperated shoulder, torn cartiledge lodged in my shoulder socket, broken foot, high ankle dislocation, torn ligaments, broken knee, broken ankle, trick shoulders and a metal plate that grew over the bone in my leg just when i was getting back in shape i kno that its not always easy to "get out and exercise". but i prevailed and so can you, just be patient and understand that some people require more "technique" in their workouts to stabilize their body. you can do it, you are doing and i hope you continue to benefit from you exercise once you see the proper help.
p.s. i bought an "expensive pair of shoes" once too...they gave me tendonitus in my left knee. i went to a shoe specialist and he gave me a pair of $40 shoes and after two weeks my tendonitus was gone.
I think Mike is correct hinting about the "expensive walking shoes". Your difficulties/injuries could be a mechanical flaw in your form. There are stores out there that specialize in fitting you into the correct running/walking shoe. They analyze your gait, take measurements of your feet, and fit you with the proper shoe for your unique foot.
In regards to the loose skin, many times there is only so much you can do. Many times if you lose a lot of weight the skin has already been stretched too much to recover. Sometimes surgery is the only option to get rid of this excess skin. With that said, you do indeed need to start a strength program. Building some muscle will help tighten the loose areas. In addition, strength training will help greatly with your MS.
Great job and keep up the hard work!!
In regards to the loose skin, many times there is only so much you can do. Many times if you lose a lot of weight the skin has already been stretched too much to recover. Sometimes surgery is the only option to get rid of this excess skin. With that said, you do indeed need to start a strength program. Building some muscle will help tighten the loose areas. In addition, strength training will help greatly with your MS.
Great job and keep up the hard work!!
thanks for your advice you two. i have not been able to find a shoe store that does the things u mentioned. but im thinking it could be my gait because i just got new shoes and i notice my left foot turns in at the heel whereas my right foot doesnt and is also more comfy when taking these steps. i am up to 30 pounds lost now. i started stretching more and havent had any new problems with the shin pain. im also thinking since i weigh less now, my foot slamming against the pavement isnt as forceful as it was. the doc told me the 3 major causes of shin splints is being overweight, not stretching enough beforehand, or is walking incorrectly (due to poor posture or some type of gait deficit)
LOL and about the shoe thing...once you reach adulthood, you assume your foot is the same size it was last time u bought shoes right? well apparently my foot grew! i was always buying 8.5 now alll of a sudden come to find out im a 9. DUH! actually before i ddint just mean expensive, i meant shoes that were specifically for walking/running from a place like lady foot locker and not just some kmart sneakers.
and mike, i was one of those people that would lose a few and gain them back evnetually. this is the first time i have lost more than 10 pounds and KEPT it off. its the time thing that always ruined it. for instance, i would think to myself man this is gonna take forever or i wasnt losing fast enough. but i am older now and smarter i hope. so when i heard anna nicole smith lost all that weight and how long it took (over a year i think) and i thought to myself, wait a minute. if i had strted this last year, maybe i could have reached my goal by now! so instead of bitching and moaning oh its gonna take forever i decided to get started (april 2004) so thatr maybe i can be thin like she did by next year and hopefully stay that way.
LOL and about the shoe thing...once you reach adulthood, you assume your foot is the same size it was last time u bought shoes right? well apparently my foot grew! i was always buying 8.5 now alll of a sudden come to find out im a 9. DUH! actually before i ddint just mean expensive, i meant shoes that were specifically for walking/running from a place like lady foot locker and not just some kmart sneakers.
and mike, i was one of those people that would lose a few and gain them back evnetually. this is the first time i have lost more than 10 pounds and KEPT it off. its the time thing that always ruined it. for instance, i would think to myself man this is gonna take forever or i wasnt losing fast enough. but i am older now and smarter i hope. so when i heard anna nicole smith lost all that weight and how long it took (over a year i think) and i thought to myself, wait a minute. if i had strted this last year, maybe i could have reached my goal by now! so instead of bitching and moaning oh its gonna take forever i decided to get started (april 2004) so thatr maybe i can be thin like she did by next year and hopefully stay that way.
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o so true
hahah i remember one year in the fall i was like "hey i should really work my abs and get a nice six pack" and i never did. Then come summer i started working my abs and knew i needed about 5 weeks to see results and all i could think was.. if i had started in the fall i would have a 6 pack by now.
the best of luck. maybe checking out a foot doctor would help!! orthopedist i believe.
hahah i remember one year in the fall i was like "hey i should really work my abs and get a nice six pack" and i never did. Then come summer i started working my abs and knew i needed about 5 weeks to see results and all i could think was.. if i had started in the fall i would have a 6 pack by now.
the best of luck. maybe checking out a foot doctor would help!! orthopedist i believe.
wonderwoman be careful that you aren't doing too much and obsessing over the weight loss...you aim should NOT be weight loss but fat loss...many people fall into the syndrom of losing 10 pounds in a week and gaining it back...why this happens is because they did not lose fat but weight in the form of water/muscle and a little bit of fat. I always recommend losing just 1-1.5 pounds of fat a week, anything more than that and you run the risk of losing more weight than fat which is not effective. Also, your metabolism will be thrown way off and your body will go into starvation mode. Trust me...I know how hard it is to convince people to slow down their exercise routine because they feel it necessary to give it 150% every day. The risk you run is injury, which is something that you went through. I am trying to convince another young lady to tone down her habits as well...she is barely eating AND exercising way too much...this only leads to losing more weight than fat and all that will be regained when you get off your program and your body leaves its starvation mode.
The only way to lose weight effectively...the way I lost 50 pounds in 6 months and have kept it off...is to get your metabolism into turbo-charged mode, and that only happens with adequate exercise with a healthy diet. If you exercise too much you're doing more harm, and if you are eating too much sugar/fat then your metabolism will never blast off. Dont be scared of good carbs nor good fats either, and eat enough that will sustain you. I hope that helps you or anyone else reading, and I hope you get a quick recovery. If you want another hint, replace walking 5 miles with running for 15-25 minutes, you want shorter spurts of exercise not long drawn out ones.
The only way to lose weight effectively...the way I lost 50 pounds in 6 months and have kept it off...is to get your metabolism into turbo-charged mode, and that only happens with adequate exercise with a healthy diet. If you exercise too much you're doing more harm, and if you are eating too much sugar/fat then your metabolism will never blast off. Dont be scared of good carbs nor good fats either, and eat enough that will sustain you. I hope that helps you or anyone else reading, and I hope you get a quick recovery. If you want another hint, replace walking 5 miles with running for 15-25 minutes, you want shorter spurts of exercise not long drawn out ones.
Oh and I completely understand the whole notion of "if i started this program a year ago" mentality, I always bring it into context though and set goals. One general one I have is to get more bulky and toned by next spring in time for my girlfriend's sorority install/dance so that I look real good in a suit. There are always more goals for you, and you can change your body completely in one year. For example you can set a goal for next summer to lose 1 pound a week and have a stunning body to show off at the beach. But always set your goals so you daily know what you're aiming for. Hope Ive been helpful!
um ethan, i guess u only read my first post lol! at this point i have lost 30 pounds in 4 months which is NOT too fast, i think it comes out to be a little less than 2 pounds a week. plus im not doing 5 miles a day anymore, doing about 3-4 miles daily.
Wonderwoman, I think it is absolutely fantastic that you dedicated yourself the way that you have. Sometimes having a debilitating disease, such as MS or Fibromyalgia/athritis, prevents people from exercising and they end up living their life in pain and misery. Weight loss aside, exercise is a great tool to use to help control the woos of your disease.
I think Ethan01 had some good and bad points in his post. I'll start with the, in my opinion, bad post and end on a positive note. I would not recommend running. I do not think that is an appropriate exercise for you personally. With all the set-backs you have sustained I think running or any other high impact exercise would place you at risk for injury. As long as you are continuing to accomplishing your weight loss goals, while still elevating your heart rate during exercise, I wouldn't change your mode of cardiovascular exercise. For you, I just don't think that is appropriate, at this point. Perhaps later on, but not right now.
With that said, I think that Ethan01's comment about building lean muscle is 100% on the money! Are you on a current strength training program? Have you ever tried it? I think strength training is the key to long term weight loss and weight management. Lean muscle helps increase your metabolism, so you are burning more calories throughout the day, not just that short period of time you are exercising. I would consider joining a gym. They have to tools necessary to help you sustain your goals.
Nice job on the weight loss, Wonderwoman, and keep on persevering.
I think Ethan01 had some good and bad points in his post. I'll start with the, in my opinion, bad post and end on a positive note. I would not recommend running. I do not think that is an appropriate exercise for you personally. With all the set-backs you have sustained I think running or any other high impact exercise would place you at risk for injury. As long as you are continuing to accomplishing your weight loss goals, while still elevating your heart rate during exercise, I wouldn't change your mode of cardiovascular exercise. For you, I just don't think that is appropriate, at this point. Perhaps later on, but not right now.
With that said, I think that Ethan01's comment about building lean muscle is 100% on the money! Are you on a current strength training program? Have you ever tried it? I think strength training is the key to long term weight loss and weight management. Lean muscle helps increase your metabolism, so you are burning more calories throughout the day, not just that short period of time you are exercising. I would consider joining a gym. They have to tools necessary to help you sustain your goals.
Nice job on the weight loss, Wonderwoman, and keep on persevering.