Hi all,
I am a full-time working mother of 5 children, all under the age of 13. I know that I can succeed in dieting but it would be nice to have some support. I have patellofemoral syndrome (runners knee) from weight lifting and really need to lose some weight. The orthopedic doctor said that losing weight would help a lot. Anyone out there in the same predicament?

hey!!! wow...your other thread was so long!!! I thought I'd just post here instead. How are you doing so far? I lost three pounds already and its been a week...I have also been sick for the past three days...anyway...I hope all is well!

April,
I don't think I have lost a pound yet. It is getting so frustrating. Because of my runners knee, and quadricep tendonitis, I am limited in what I can do for exercise. But after the first of the year, I am going to a neuromuscular massage therapist that will hopefully get me back in tip top shape so I can get in tip top shape. How are you doing?

OMG...I just ate a whole bowl of Banana nut ice cream!!! I am so ashamed...but it was so yummy...anyhoo...will make up for it!!!

I am sorry about your knee...I actually had an accident last year in the snow...and I twisted my knee...it hurt for a month or so...hope you get better soon!

Hey There Momof5

I have a suggestion for your knees...(I was a certified Personal trainer beforeI got leukemia last year...) When you are doing any kind of squat type exercise, hold a roled up towel between your knees, and make sure you don't let your knees go past your toes.

not sure if your doctor would have told you those techniques...
fitgal

April,
We all have our moments of self indulgence, so don't feel bad. I am sure I will feel the same way Thanksgiving day when I have my apple pie ala mode....yum..yum...

Fitgal,
Thanks for the suggestion. I went to a PT for about a month and it really didn't seem to help to my satisfaction. I have researched quadricep tendonitis and one website said that people with this type of problem probably have to have their muscles released by a neuromuscular massage therapist. I am going to try that in January.

Hey!! I know it is Thanksgiving...everyone is probably busy...instead I am here in Austin while all my classmates are probably home...I am spending dinner with a friend and his family who is in AUstin. Hopefully everyone has a good one!