Well, I guess I will be testing the theory about whether or not you can lose weight without exercising.   I did see an ortho today and no bowling or exercise classes for 2 weeks to see if pain level is down after cortisone shot I got today....If not, I will then have an MRI and if no tear possibly 3 gel shots over a 3 week period of time. I do not know if I will be able to exercise during the entire next 5 weeks!  That is such a bummer as I try to exercise at least 3 or more times per week....... I am still going to do upper body strength exercises tho.  If this snow would go away I would take a walk in the fresh air but maybe I can walk the track in 2 weeks at the Y.  I eally missed the dinner Monday as I was looking forward to it and hope to get my coupons so I can go this coming Monday.     Good luck to you all.... My scale is showing loss of 3 lbs but I do not know if the "official" scale will agree!   Cio Margaret