I've been a bit down because my loss has slowed due to inactivity. Last month I sustained a stress fracture which had me on crutches for three weeks and, just as that was getting better, I slipped a disk in my back. Oh the pain! Even getting from the bed to the living room is more of a shuffle than a walk.

But! These pics make me happy. And I know once my disk slides back into place, I'll be back to pushing my FitBit to the sky.

Keep moving, everyone!

And they should make you happy. You look FANTASTIC!!!

Feel better soon.

Edited February 3, 201412 yr by Melting in Az

Félicitations Parisshel! Voici un prompt rétablissement.

Congrats Parisshel! Here's to a speedy recovery.

Edited February 3, 201412 yr by catfish87

Hey Parishell at least your still moving weather it be small or a big move , your doing it and you looked good before you are just losing and looking even more gorgeous.

Vous êtes magnifique!

You look fabulous! I'm glad you posted your before & after pictures. It's an excellent reference point when you're feeling down in the dumps....as you are today.

I hope you feel better soon. Disc issues are NO fun. But things will straighten out soon enough, and you'll get back on track with movement. Hang in there......you've done an amazing job!

You look absolutely fabulous!! Great pics, such an inspiration! Thank u for sharing, and hope u bounce back to your normal routine soon!

Shel, you look gorgeous! A good reminder of the importance of taking pictures -- and measurements, etc.

Crutches have a lot to answer for in the bad back world. You are not the first to have a disc issue following mobility issues. Maybe take this time to do stretching? Your body has to be getting used to losing so much weight and now the crutches have out this pressure in your back. You are doing beautifully -- don't get derailed by this little setback. And of course it's a tough time of year. Yes, even in Paris. Less light, the harder months before spring and not being able to exercise when you had really gotten your brain/body used to that lift. This is all temporary!

Know that you have accomplished so much. I love where you are in your head -- what you've learned about yourself. Your posts are such an inspiration. I wish you could come over for a cup of tea and we could share back exercises. Do you know the Mckenzie technique? He's a Kiwi and the stretching protocol he advises is being adapted into mainstream PT here in the States. It's the opposite of what was being recommended a few years ago -- how to get that disc encouraged back into place. The booklets are very inexpensive. Robin Mckenzie: http://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0959774661

January is behind us, a beautiful spring before us. You'll be on your bike again in no time!

Amazing!!!

Shel, you look gorgeous! A good reminder of the importance of taking pictures -- and measurements, etc.

Crutches have a lot to answer for in the bad back world. You are not the first to have a disc issue following mobility issues. Maybe take this time to do stretching? Your body has to be getting used to losing so much weight and now the crutches have out this pressure in your back. You are doing beautifully -- don't get derailed by this little setback. And of course it's a tough time of year. Yes, even in Paris. Less light, the harder months before spring and not being able to exercise when you had really gotten your brain/body used to that lift. This is all temporary!

Know that you have accomplished so much. I love where you are in your head -- what you've learned about yourself. Your posts are such an inspiration. I wish you could come over for a cup of tea and we could share back exercises. Do you know the Mckenzie technique? He's a Kiwi and the stretching protocol he advises is being adapted into mainstream PT here in the States. It's the opposite of what was being recommended a few years ago -- how to get that disc encouraged back into place. The booklets are very inexpensive. Robin Mckenzie: http://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0959774661

January is behind us, a beautiful spring before us. You'll be on your bike again in no time!

Thanks, Bandista, for this link. I've never heard of this technique, but the reviews of the book on Amazon were quite impressive and laudatory. I put in my order! I knew that the old advice to just stay flat and inactive for the first days was no longer recommended, and in fact, walking around makes my back feel better, at least temporarily.

Thanks for the nice words, everyone! Love you all!

You are doing fantastic! Just think how much harder it would be on your back if you hadn't lost the weight you have. Soon you will be back to your regular routine and will catch up. Go you! Thanks for sharing some pics, you look fantastic!

A picture speaks a THOUSAND words !

You look great! Congrats.