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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Well..I made it through the day at least.......

This morning I woke up and stood up to go to the bathroom. Nearly fell down when my left leg buckled with a shooting pain. I stretched it out and made it to the BR. All this water does not allow for a lot of leeway.  After walking a little and stretching, it was better, but I knew I could not walk or run today. My right ankle is sprained, it's mild, but a sprain. So no exercise today. Today I'll rest instead of Saturday called for in the plan. I have TKD again tomorrow and if I continue to improve, I'll go.

I really love TKD and I do not think there is anything major going on. My upper thigh is just strained from all the kicks. I'll see how it goes. My ankle is an issue and if it's not a lot better, tomorrow I'll have to skip TKD.  That being said I plan to bike in the morning and try to do the plan exercises. I know Allan gets pissy when the plan isn't followed, but an injury is an injury so no walk/run today. I hope to resume my C25K Friday.

Today I didn't eat much. I was just queasy and tired all day. This is likely due to the fact that I took a benedryl last night and been taking ibuprofen for my aches. It upsets my stomach. Of course I didn't eat much at all. I had breakfast and skipped lunch, no snacks. Just no appetite. I did eat a healthy dinner, on the plan of course. I drank all my fluids, plus some and I'm still thirsty so I think it may be my allergy meds I took today. Thanks a lot mold counts!  After all that ice and such last week, the mold is crazy as everything thawed.

I think Allan's plan is brilliant. It is easy to follow and I'm usually not feeling hungry. I have to admit I don't necessarily like all the foods, but I don't hate any either. The structure has been good and bad, but I've been losing weight, although not much faster. I don't get that. But, I'll stick with it as I'm continuing to lose weight. I admit I had 100 extra calories yesterday, but that was just an extra snack after TKD which was a HARD class as you'll remember per yesterday's post. Thus the whole injury thingy.But, it's not too bad I'm sure I'll be back to normal really fast.

I forgot all about my new gear.  I went on Valentine's Day and bought myself some new running shoes. They are the same as my last pair they fitted me with, but they are pink. So much more fashionable.  Plus I went to Kohl's and used my gift certificate from Christmas to buy some new workout clothes. All of mine were getting huge. It's about time to get a couple more bags out to donate.
New shoes, new socks, new bra, new pants, new shirt. Ready to run when my ankle allows.
 Now I'm off to bed. Tired, tired. I hope to get some rest and wake up to pain free leg and ankle so I can kick some butt in TKD tomorrow.  Please leave a comment and let me know how your week is going.

16 comments:

  1. My week is going great! Sorry you're on the injured list, hope your leg gets better quickly!

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  2. Ouch! Sorry to hear about your pain. Feels better when it's "in the line of duty" (fitness) though. Get well soon.

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  3. Sorry about the sprain. It sounds your Valentine's Day shopping was fun and paid off. Glad the plan is working for you. I'm back on track after Mom's illness and passing. It has taken a while.

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  4. Just get reacquainted with your blog after a respite from the blogosphere! I just downloaed the Lost It app from iphone and am shocked by the amount of calories that I am putting into my body! I am really going to get fit this year as I will be 40. Im going over that hump looking good world! Your thoughts encourage me to be honest with myself

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  5. Sorry about your ankle and hope it heals quickly for you.

    Love the new workout stuff! It feels so much better to have things that fit and are not too baggy!

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  6. sorry you are on IR Doc, or I guess not IR, but PUP list.... haha. I have had a great week right up until 7 o clock last night. I have been overtraining this week so I can get to Onederland next Friday. I think it finally caught up to me and i was starving all day yesterday. at 7 last night, I just couldnt take it any more. I had had supper and my snack, but I went after an ounce of cheese, half a left over hamburger patty and three cookies, oh and a couple of ounces of deli lunchmeat. I know I was over 2000 calories for the day, but I was tired of being starving. and I woke up this morning feeling much better than I have all week, so I am thinking I may have been legitimately starved. Now that I am caught up, it is time for a few more days of overtraining!

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  7. Smart lady to rest when it's a real injury, lots of folks don't. Hope you're feeling well enough to get to TKD!

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  8. you gotta do what you gotta do. I keep getting patients admitted with rhabdomyolosis from overtraining...dehdrated construction workers I'm used to but overtraining with a trainer..unusual.

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  9. Sorry about the ankle. I hope it mends soon. Meanwhile, there are exercises you can do on the bed or sitting that can make up for not being able to be on your feet. Maybe you can google some exercises lying down.

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  10. Take some time and rest that ankle! No need in injuring yourself further. Love the new work out duds!

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  11. Take care of yourself and I hope the ankle heals quickly.

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  12. Sorry to hear about your ankle.

    Help me out. Who is Allan that everyone is talking about. Can you put a link on your next post.

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  13. Thanks everyone. My ankle is actually much better today. Yeah!

    Amy: Allan is from Almost Gastric Bypass and He's leading a big challenge. I just realized he's not on my blogroll since he changed his address a while back, I'll add it and then you'll see the link to the right ----->
    Thanks for the comment! :)

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  14. glad u are feeling better I am booted right now.. just got a call from from the doctor who is on vacation which was pretty cool i thought.. he told me to be patient that I will be booted for 2 to 4 more weeks.. and with PT my ankle should heel right up.. I have Posterial Tibial ( I think) Tendonitis.. Mechanical issues as he says... Be well... and glad Allan's plan is working well for you!

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  15. So sorry to hear about you ankle. I have been reading your blog for a while now. Congrats on the TDK, that is a very hard and demanding workout. Props to you and the family for doing it. Hope you heal well and adapt to your new orange belt challenge.

    Dawn

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  16. Heal thyself, right? Keep up the good work but stop hurting yourself please :)

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