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Sounds like I'm on the right track... Much appreciation.View Thread

I alternate days of cardio and stregth training
Cardio includes - recumbant bike, stair climber, elliptical, spinning in modified position with back straight (not curled over the bike)
Strength training
- upper body (bicep curls, tricep dips, etc) using machines and 5-10 pound free weights
- lower body using machines and body weight - walking lunges with 10 lb weights, squats with 10 lb weights, leg press, etc.
- core work - planks, back extensions
- flexibility - basic stretches
Having osteoporosis in the spine, I'm carefuly to avoid spinal flexion, twisting of the spine, and high impact activities (e.g. Zumba, running)View Thread

As a longtime fitness enthusiast, I want to challenge myself but avoid injury. So far fracture-free and strive to keep it that way.
Thanks in advance.View Thread

Thanks so much for your time and attention. This community is a true asset to my quest of better understanding osteoporosis.
~megmo84View Thread

Appreciate your input... megmo84View Thread


Also, my rheumatoligist focused solely on the T-scores when reviewing my results. I thought the Z-scores were the ones to watch since I'm pre-menopause. Am I missing something?View Thread

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Though I'm now in recovery, an eating disorder I developed at age 12 resulted in fifteen years of abnormal menses. I've used birth control pills as my estrogen source. Looking back over the last two years, I suppose I've lived with a false sense of security thinking that Forteo would be my saving grace. Now I realize I must continue to focus on reaching a more normal BMI.
I also remind myself that I've not yet fractured so hope is not lost. Bone Babe often reminds us that the T-score is a marker of osteoporosis, but doesn't doom us to broken bones. I'm tempted to frame her words on my wall!View Thread

Disappointing results after 2 years of Forteo[a> . I've listed my BMD[a> as well as my Z-scores (I'm premenopausal).
AP Spine
1/5/12 0.762 g/cm; -2.5 (Z-score)
11/24/10 0.810 g/cm; -2.0
2/2/10 0.752 g/cm; -2.5
Dual Femur (Neck Left)
1/5/12 0.839 g/cm; -0.7
11/24/10 0.795 g/cm; -1.0
2/2/10 0.825 g/cm; -0.8
Dual Femur (Neck Right)
1/5/12 0.835 g/cm; -0.7
11/24/10 0.882 g/cm; -0.4
2/2/10 0.897 g/cm; -0.3
Dual Femur - Total Mean
1/5/12 0.779 g/cm; -1.1
11/24/10 0.847 g/cm; -0.5
2/2/10 0.852 g/cm; -0.4
Are these results significant? I recall the topic of significant differences being addressed before, but can't find the thread. Not sure how to feel... Trying not to get discouraged.
Thanks in advance.
~megmo84
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