Friday, August 30, 2013
Long Weekend
I'm going away for the long weekend, so I won't be posting much, if at all. I think I'm going to take an exercise break, too. I'm still feeling completely beat up, and I don't think a few days off will kill me. Hopefully, I'll be back better and stronger next week!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Ahhhhhh
My heel is finally starting to feel a little bit better. It's still really tender, but I was able to go to yoga tonight and do all the poses I normally do. That made me really happy. Also, it was a more strenuous class tonight, so I definitely got a great workout. In fact, what I really love about yoga is that you work really, really hard. Then, you get to relax and collect yourself before you move back into life. It's just so nice to have that chance to breathe and transition.
Other than yoga, it was a quiet day. I still don't want to wear shoes with back to them, since any rubbing really hurts. I'm not sure what I will do tomorrow, but I will worry about that tomorrow. Right now, I'm just really thankful that I had a great class tonight, and I feel wonderful.
Diet: Great
Exercise: Yoga
Gratitude: Enjoying yoga tonight
Other than yoga, it was a quiet day. I still don't want to wear shoes with back to them, since any rubbing really hurts. I'm not sure what I will do tomorrow, but I will worry about that tomorrow. Right now, I'm just really thankful that I had a great class tonight, and I feel wonderful.
Diet: Great
Exercise: Yoga
Gratitude: Enjoying yoga tonight
Monday, August 26, 2013
More ouches
I decided to be brave and go to my Monday night classes tonight. I put a tegaderm strip over the blister, and then added a bandage to that. I couldn't find a blister bandage big enough to cover it! Walking in a shoe still hurt, but I decided to tough it out, as long as I was careful.
The first class was pretty good. There were a few things I couldn't do, especially backward lunges. I'm thinking anything that really extended the heel was suspect, but I was suprised that I was able to get through the class with only minor modifications. And, it was a good class, too.
The problem started when I took off my sock and shoe for yoga. The bandages wanted to come off right away. Fortunately, I was able to find some scotch tape and tape it back in place. It held OK for most of the class. But, I found out pretty quickly that I just couldn't do down dog. It put too much pressure on the heel, and I couldn't make it work. But, that's OK. I made the class work, and I'm proud of myself for sticking to it.
When I came home, I put a new tegaderm strip on it, and it feels so much better. I'm definitely going to have to get another box so I don't worry about running out! But, to be completely honest, I'm really glad tomorrow is a rest day.
Diet: Great
Exercise: Muscle Challenge and Yoga
Gratitude: Being able to modify and keep going with my classes
The first class was pretty good. There were a few things I couldn't do, especially backward lunges. I'm thinking anything that really extended the heel was suspect, but I was suprised that I was able to get through the class with only minor modifications. And, it was a good class, too.
The problem started when I took off my sock and shoe for yoga. The bandages wanted to come off right away. Fortunately, I was able to find some scotch tape and tape it back in place. It held OK for most of the class. But, I found out pretty quickly that I just couldn't do down dog. It put too much pressure on the heel, and I couldn't make it work. But, that's OK. I made the class work, and I'm proud of myself for sticking to it.
When I came home, I put a new tegaderm strip on it, and it feels so much better. I'm definitely going to have to get another box so I don't worry about running out! But, to be completely honest, I'm really glad tomorrow is a rest day.
Diet: Great
Exercise: Muscle Challenge and Yoga
Gratitude: Being able to modify and keep going with my classes
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Ouch Ouch and Ouch
I wasn't feeling really well yesterday, so I decided to take the day off. And, my legs were still sore today, so I wanted to do something a little more gentle than the elliptical machine. So, I thought I'd go for a nice walk this afternoon. I had a new pair of walking shoes, so I thought I was pampering myself when I headed out the door.
Boy was I wrong! About fifteen minutes into the walk I realized my right heel was lifting in the new shoes, and was rubbing. I stopped and tied the shoe tighter thinking that would help. Again, I was wrong. A few minutes later I decided to call Steve and ask him to pick me up. I've never had to do that before. When I got home, I had a huge, open blister on the back of my heel. So much for a gentle walk!
I was lucky in that we had some tegaderm bandages, and I was able to get the whole thing covered really quickly. But, it's still been hurting for most of the afternoon. But, the good news is that I got almost half an hour of walking, at a 3.1 pace. For me, that's a pretty good pace. I would have been happier with an hour at pace, but you live and learn.
Diet: Perfect
Exercise: 30 minute walk
Gratitude: Having Steve come get me when I realized I was hurting.
Boy was I wrong! About fifteen minutes into the walk I realized my right heel was lifting in the new shoes, and was rubbing. I stopped and tied the shoe tighter thinking that would help. Again, I was wrong. A few minutes later I decided to call Steve and ask him to pick me up. I've never had to do that before. When I got home, I had a huge, open blister on the back of my heel. So much for a gentle walk!
I was lucky in that we had some tegaderm bandages, and I was able to get the whole thing covered really quickly. But, it's still been hurting for most of the afternoon. But, the good news is that I got almost half an hour of walking, at a 3.1 pace. For me, that's a pretty good pace. I would have been happier with an hour at pace, but you live and learn.
Diet: Perfect
Exercise: 30 minute walk
Gratitude: Having Steve come get me when I realized I was hurting.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Up and Down Friday
I'm not sure what to make of today. I was really sad most of the morning. And, still having a lot of muscle soreness from Wednesday. I talked with Steve, and we both decided I've been putting a lot of pressure on myself, and that something had to give. Otherwise, I will end up depressed, sore, and frustrated. So, I am going to give myself a bit of a break. If I'm honestly too tired to work out, I won't. If I'm still sore from my last strength workout, I'll wait until I've recovered. Maybe if I'm not so stressed, just maybe the scale will decide to move again.
So, tonight I went to my favorite Friday night yoga class. That's all I did today, but it really did feel good. I love the flow of the poses, the feeling of pushing myself, and the relaxation at the end. It was a great workout, but seemed rejuvinating at the same time. That's exactly what I need right now.
For the next few weeks, I'm going to be listening to my body more carefully, and trying to give it what it needs. I'll still keep a close eye on my weight. If it starts to creep up, I'll re-evaulate, again. If it starts to creep down, I'll celebrate!
Diet: Great
Exercise: Yoga
Gratitude: Having a husband who loves me and wants me to be healthy and happy
So, tonight I went to my favorite Friday night yoga class. That's all I did today, but it really did feel good. I love the flow of the poses, the feeling of pushing myself, and the relaxation at the end. It was a great workout, but seemed rejuvinating at the same time. That's exactly what I need right now.
For the next few weeks, I'm going to be listening to my body more carefully, and trying to give it what it needs. I'll still keep a close eye on my weight. If it starts to creep up, I'll re-evaulate, again. If it starts to creep down, I'll celebrate!
Diet: Great
Exercise: Yoga
Gratitude: Having a husband who loves me and wants me to be healthy and happy
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Wow! What a day!
When I woke up this morning, I didn't know what kind of day to expect. If I had known, maybe I would have crawled back in bed, maybe I would have said 'bring it on'!
I had a personal training session at lunch time. We started out with 20 minutes of hard intervals on the elliptical machine. Then, we went into the full session. It was crazy. But, I was able to do a new weight for my one arm rows. Thirty pounds! And, I was able to go lower in my lunges than I have ever been able to before. Definite progress!
As she was leaving, she gave me homework. We ran out of time to do my side planks, so that was no biggie. But then, she wanted me to get back on the elliptical for twenty more minutes of hard intervals. I waited until the end of the work day, but I did it. I was so proud of myself!
And, if that wasn't enough, I went to yoga tonight, too. Mostly, I wanted a really good stretch after everything I had done during the day. I definitely got that, and more. It was a great class though. So, I had three separate workouts through the day, and I'm still smiling. This is a very, very good thing!
Diet: Great
Exercise: Personal Training, Homework, and Yoga
Gratitude: Being able to do all my exercise, and still be able to smile
I had a personal training session at lunch time. We started out with 20 minutes of hard intervals on the elliptical machine. Then, we went into the full session. It was crazy. But, I was able to do a new weight for my one arm rows. Thirty pounds! And, I was able to go lower in my lunges than I have ever been able to before. Definite progress!
As she was leaving, she gave me homework. We ran out of time to do my side planks, so that was no biggie. But then, she wanted me to get back on the elliptical for twenty more minutes of hard intervals. I waited until the end of the work day, but I did it. I was so proud of myself!
And, if that wasn't enough, I went to yoga tonight, too. Mostly, I wanted a really good stretch after everything I had done during the day. I definitely got that, and more. It was a great class though. So, I had three separate workouts through the day, and I'm still smiling. This is a very, very good thing!
Diet: Great
Exercise: Personal Training, Homework, and Yoga
Gratitude: Being able to do all my exercise, and still be able to smile
Monday, August 19, 2013
Monday Pain and Appreciation
Today was a good day. I had a lot of energy and did some chores on my lunch break. So, I thought I was in great shape going into my two classes tonight. I might have been over confident.
Muscle challenge class was definitely challenging tonight! We spent the first half of the class doing exercises with the yoga balls. There was one exercise where we had our feet on the ball, hips in the air, and then brought the ball in to our butt. I don't think my hamstrings have stopped shaking yet! Then, there were pushups, sit ups, wall squats with arm raises, anterior raises on the ball, you get the idea. It was a hard, hard class. I will definitely be feeling this one tomorrow!
The second class was yoga. I did notice that I'm able to hang in for more and more of the class each week. There are still poses I can't do, but there are fewer of them. I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to flip the dog, but I do have hope for the balancing half moon. I'll get there. It might take another year or two, but I will get there.
I was talking with Steve today about why I keep going, even though the scale is just not cooperating. So, I figured I'd list out the non weight accomplishments again, just to prove to myself that the number on the scale is just a number. The gains I have made outside the scale are what really matter in my life:
I don't need my CPAP!! (That's the biggest one)
I can walk up the stairs without holding the railing, or getting out of breath
I don't need blood pressure medication anymore
I don't need blood sugar medication anymore
I have more energy than I used to (It's still not great, but getting better)
I can carry Michael
My balance is so much better
I am stronger
I can walk 4 miles
I'm sure there are more things to be grateful for, but that's a pretty good list. So, no matter what the scale says, I will keep going. I like the benefits I'm getting for all this hard work!
Weight: 298
Diet: Great
Exercise: 2 hour long classes
Gratitude: See list above!
Muscle challenge class was definitely challenging tonight! We spent the first half of the class doing exercises with the yoga balls. There was one exercise where we had our feet on the ball, hips in the air, and then brought the ball in to our butt. I don't think my hamstrings have stopped shaking yet! Then, there were pushups, sit ups, wall squats with arm raises, anterior raises on the ball, you get the idea. It was a hard, hard class. I will definitely be feeling this one tomorrow!
The second class was yoga. I did notice that I'm able to hang in for more and more of the class each week. There are still poses I can't do, but there are fewer of them. I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to flip the dog, but I do have hope for the balancing half moon. I'll get there. It might take another year or two, but I will get there.
I was talking with Steve today about why I keep going, even though the scale is just not cooperating. So, I figured I'd list out the non weight accomplishments again, just to prove to myself that the number on the scale is just a number. The gains I have made outside the scale are what really matter in my life:
I don't need my CPAP!! (That's the biggest one)
I can walk up the stairs without holding the railing, or getting out of breath
I don't need blood pressure medication anymore
I don't need blood sugar medication anymore
I have more energy than I used to (It's still not great, but getting better)
I can carry Michael
My balance is so much better
I am stronger
I can walk 4 miles
I'm sure there are more things to be grateful for, but that's a pretty good list. So, no matter what the scale says, I will keep going. I like the benefits I'm getting for all this hard work!
Weight: 298
Diet: Great
Exercise: 2 hour long classes
Gratitude: See list above!
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