I am sorry that I have not posted in quite some time. Things have been hectic and I have been very busy with work, the biggest loser program and home things.  Also I have had massive amounts of pain, and a small knee injury last week that set me back in my program.

I am enjoying the biggest loser program. We are in week 5 today, and today is also weigh in and measurements day. I have currently only lost 1.1 lbs and have been working so hard. So I am feeling discouraged and frustrated. My mind is fighting my body wanting to push forward, not give up , work hard and get the results. My body is fighting back with new pain. My current pain management is no longer sufficient and I am having to try new things.

so this week I had an assessment done at a chiropractor. Which I was reluctant to do as I felt that in the past Chrio has made my back worse. However one of my personal trainers talked me into it. So I made an appt last Tuesday and  she informed me that I tested positive for the early signs of osteoarthritis with degeneration in my hips. She feels that a lot of my back pain is no longer muscular or from my disk, its from my hips pulling me down. I tested positive for osteoarthritis to almost all my joints, including my neck from c2 to c6 , my spine, my left shoulder, my lumbar back and left knee , ankle and foot. So next week off to x-rays to confirm.  The Chiropractor recommended glucosamine sulfate or collagen supplements but they contain PHE and I am not able to take these. Tylenol gives me no relief.  After leaving this appointment I called cole and talked it over with him, and my physio and personal friend in Victoria that has been following me for 6 years. We all agreed that it made sense. I must admit I never considered it, the thought never crossed my mind. I am not upset or disappointing because I can understand it and it makes sense. I knew that I was at risk with my PKU for osteoarthritis and osteoporosis I just  thought I was to young to get it now. I thought I still had many years. Unfortunately it is not irrivesable so all i can do is maintain and do my best. Working with the Chiro and my massage therapist for therapy and maybe look into some anti inflammatory foods and adding them to my diet.

I would really like to see my weight start to drop , I really want to be working out more, like everyday . I plan for it and attempt but then my pain makes me take rests days. 5 weeks in I was really hoping for some obvious changes. If I was doing this on my own, I probably would have given up by now. Luckily being apart of this program I have support from my personal trainers and they have been very supportive. Helping me work on my core, modifying exercises to get me though the pain, stretches for before and after and sometimes just let me rant.  I am determine to make week 6 a better week and start seeing some results. Fingers crossed! One day at a time right?

This week comings goal, get back into yoga and back into the pool! with 3-4 sessions with my personal trainer and cardio everyday!