New here tto!

[sunni d]

Hi everyone:
I too am a newbie and very excited to be here I have been following the Atkins plan for a little over a year, kind of went off for awhile and am now back on with a vegence. I lost a total of about 18 lbs. while on it and incorporating exercise (LOTS of exercise!!) I generally run 3-6 miles/day and lift 3 days a week. I was wondering if anyone experiences any aches and pains, particularly back and hip problems, and what remedies you use to alleviate them. I have had chronic back problems, so I am reconciled to that, but my hip has really been bothering me lately and I was wondering if anyone had any tips or suggestions for me (BTW, I am 38 years YOUNG ) Anyway, thank you and I am looking forward to conversing with all of you. Have a great day!!

 

[kamgen]

Welcome to WISH sunni d!!!! We are happy to have you here!
The WISH is a wonderful place...it has really helped me and I hope it becomes part of your life too!

Explore the past threads and get to know everyone...there is a lot going on here!

Welcome Aboard!
Kamy

 

[Beanie]

Hi Welcome to the DIS and the WISH Board!! We are glad you have found us!! You will find lots of support and encouragment here along with friendly people!! Jump right in and don't be shy!! We love having new people join us!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the WISH board, glad to have you join us. You mentioned problems with your back/hips. I have a friend who can't do a lot of exercises because of back/leg/hip problems, but she can do water aerobics. Have you ever tried that, she said since there is no impact she is able to handle that? I haven't because I'm not a big fan of water, but thought I would mention that to you. Again, welcome and look forward to getting to know you.

 

[wovenwonder]

Welcome to WISH and also to the DIS Boards! How did you find us? Was it by chance or were you referred by another DISer?

WISH = We're Inspired to Stay Healthy!

There are just about as many different programs as there are WISHers! BUT -- we all have the same end goal -- to lose weight and become healthier inside and out! Becoming healthy on the outside takes becoming a better person on the inside -- and THAT is what WISH has done for ME! I am also from PA Dutch Country - it's good to have a 'neighbor' on the boards!

It's great to have you join us!

You will find instructions for the WISH clipart HERE.
Be sure to tell us about yourself [and post a picture too] on the WISH Family Album - which you will find HERE.

I've been on Atkins almost a year too! My 'Atkinsversary will be on June 17th! The following are some of my favorite low carb links....

LowCarbIsEasy.com Website
A Beginners Guide to Low Carbing
"Taking off the Pounds" MSNBC.Com Article
Nick's Low Carb Story
Great site to order Low Carb Products
Check out my low-carb web page at www.wovenwonder.com/jodysjourney


ENJOY!

 

[lmhall2000]

Welcome to the WISH- you're in good company with a bunch of losers!
I have/had a bad back- I have to religiously do hamstring stretches to keep muscle spasms away and I could never jog- even when I was skinny- I would not recommend jogging if you have back/hip pain- how about walking fast?? It's much easier on your joints just takes a little longer. If I have a flare-up with my back I do the stretches and alternate moist heat/ice and take 2 aleve. Hope your back gets feeling better soon!!! And the water sports would be GREAT for ya!

Tara

 

[sunni d]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. Wovenwonder, you asked how I found you. 2 years ago my family took their first trip to WDW and I found the DISboards then; after the trip I just checked in once in awhile. We are planning a trip to US/IOA in August, so I have been lurking all over getting tips and just stumbled (luckily for me) on the WISH board. I have lurked for a few days and then decided to GET BRAVE and join the fun because you all seem so wonderful and supportive of each other. I plan on going over to the other thread to tell you a bit more about myself there (I'm really bad with the picture thing so that may have to come later.) Thank you all for the tips and suggestions, my doctor had also recommended water therapy and we do have a pool, but as Wovenwonder can attest to, the weather up here has not been conducive to swimming yet and I live in the "boonies" so to speak.

 

[Jomrog]

Just wanted to pop in & say hello to Sunni d I hope your aches & pains get better.

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Welcome, Sunni d. I'm glad you are joining us here on the WISH board!