Monday's session
* 50 minutes at 4.7 mph (an increase of 5 minutes!)
* Did my buns/thighs pilates dvd
sws19-- don't lose heart yet! There's a lot of other exercises you can do to keep yourself at least in maintenance until you're able to run again!!
Actually, what you could do is jump on a mini-trampoline (less impact on your joints) or do Leslie Sansone's "walk away the pounds" dvds (or other low impact dvds).
Could anyone at your gym give you recommendations? Could your doctor give you any recommendations? He should be able to advise you of something you could do that wouldn't inflame your shin splits!
I just noticed that you're from Brooklyn, NYC. Could you just simply walk all over to each and every one of your errands and workplace everyday? (If that's possible? Or walk halfway and take public transport for the other half)? You could walk at slower speeds and thus still get a good workout, even though it may not give you the joy that running does
It's something!
PS-- get rid of all your trigger foods in your kitchen/pantry for the time being until your injuries heal! The less junk you have around, the less you'll be tempted to binge on 'em!
I felt like things were getting out of control with the no exercise/eating off plan last week, too. I agree with the others, maybe there is some low impact cardio you can do in the meantime? And strength training is always a great way to slim down and build muscle...it keeps the metabolism up. I am doing a great DVD that combines low impact cardio intervals with upper and lower body strength training, if you want a recommendation or something. 
) and then another 25-minute walk with DH, enjoying the nice weather. I'm pooped! 
