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Post by HippoMommy on Mar 9, 2006 23:20:55 GMT -5
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Post by sulee on Mar 10, 2006 20:02:11 GMT -5
holy guacamole... i squealed when i saw the post above!!! Thanks, Hip Mom!!! I find that after a few days when the trauma is less fresh and the swelling has subsided, GENTLE (really!!) ankle circles supported by a theraband get the area ennervated and and seems to hasten healing. (i've sprained my ankles alot...never dancing btw, doing really intricate things like crossing the street to get a coffee ) Also if you have any inclination toward alternative treatments/homeopathy take arnica. I don't leave home without it. at least now you have a really good excuse to sit back and put your feet up! sending fast healing thoughts your way! s
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Post by vita77 on Mar 11, 2006 13:43:11 GMT -5
Great day today! We had gorgeous 75-80 degree temps. I rode a new personal best in today's 32-mile training ride - 15.1 mph. And it was HILLY. I feel like I'm on my way to being one of the "big girls" (those fast riders who blow by me like they have little rockets installed in their shoes ). Plus, that ride put me over 20,000 points, so I got my bronze award! I started on January 1st, and today's March 11th, so that's pretty good. Now if I could only manage to make the exercise cause the stinking scale number to drop reliably, I'd be golden. Onward!
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Post by HippoMommy on Mar 11, 2006 15:18:46 GMT -5
Kathy!! ------ On another note. . . .Can I whine for a second? The WORST thing about my ankle injury is that I can't exercise. That's an NSV, really. I mean, in the past I would've taken ANY excuse not to exercise -- sprained ankle? Cool! I can skip PE! Now, I don't mind the pain/disability, I just want to get my heart rate up! I keep thinking about how much progress I'll lose in my fitness. . . . The good news is that my friend Shirley recommended a deep water aerobics program at our Y -- you wear a weighted belt and do water aerobics in the deep end of the pool, so no pressure on knees and ankles. I have checked the schedule, and I can go 4 times this week. So that will have to do for my exercise until the ankle is well enough to do more. Thanks for the tips, Sulee. I'm hoping that I'll be ready to start rehab exercises soon.
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Post by sulee on Mar 13, 2006 14:06:32 GMT -5
hi all!
Boy Hip Mom, you are really getting if from all ends this week...twisted ankle and sad tummy. All good healing thoughts sent your way!
I am trying to run again and I'm up to 17 minutes out of 30 today. i'm following a grid with some, if i may say so, some 'tweaks'!!! Going a little faster through the phases as I feel appropriate in my body. It's similar to the Couch to 5K from cool running... but since I've not really been on the couch, just not running, I'm trying this. today was supposed to be 5 minute runs and 2.5 minute walk, intervals but I ran 6 minutes for the second two (of 3) intervals and then my personal trainer showed up so i just cooled down and started lifting.
i am so glad that i am keeping up with the exercise in the midst of my deep discouragement about my weight loss and eating.
Moving keeps us groovin', huh prechaz??!!
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Post by HippoMommy on Mar 13, 2006 14:19:34 GMT -5
Thank you for the kind thoughts, Sulee! Great job with the running! Hang in there -- I find that the fitness activity really does keep me focussed, like nothing else.
And for all the PreChas -- I have a new post up on my blog, addressing willingness to get active and to follow the program. It's inspired by some dialogue over on the April Fool's Challenge, among other thoughts. . . . Would love to have you visit if you'd like.
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Post by HippoMommy on Mar 14, 2006 9:45:24 GMT -5
Hi, PreChas! How is everyone doing? I am still recovering from my ankle injury. At this point, my whole foot is dark black and blue, although much of the swelling has gone down. It is much less painful, but achy at the end of the day. I suppose this is the part of the healing process when it's tempting to overdo it and reinjuries are easy to incur. I'm trying hard to be patient about not overdoing. I did 30 minutes of upper body and abs work yesterday, and today will get in the pool for a deep water aerobics class. I hope that will be the ticket to keep me moving until the ankle permits more.
Keep moving and reporting to the President, everyone!
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Post by mary on Mar 14, 2006 12:09:25 GMT -5
I have a question for everyone. The other day I put on my pedometer and wore it to work. I logged in 1.77 miles, can't remember how many steps that was. I went to the pres chall to log in the time and under walking, I used the slow rate, but how do I gauge the time. It is over an 8 hour period, but it looks like I have been on a steady pace for 8 hours which isn't true, although at times it seems like it. Obviously the points were way too many, really. Is there another way to calculate this or any suggestions how to count points.....
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Post by HippoMommy on Mar 14, 2006 12:38:55 GMT -5
Mary, I think on the President's Challenge, you can calculate by number of steps, if you choose "pedometer" from the pull-down menu. 10,000 steps is generally 4 miles (avg stride length). So, I'd guess that your 1.77 would have been around 4,000 steps?? Hope that helps.
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Post by mary on Mar 14, 2006 23:25:09 GMT -5
Perfect! Thanks
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Post by stretchmi on Mar 15, 2006 10:53:57 GMT -5
Hello Everyone!
I am new to this board, and WW Core. I am hoping this motivates me to get out there and exercise.
I hope to get myself a cool ticker as soon as I get the feel for the Challenge. Any encouragement is appreciated!
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Post by HippoMommy on Mar 15, 2006 18:27:37 GMT -5
the Pre Chas, Stretchmi! What activity are you doing? Post your workouts here, if you want the accountability, and we'll all cheer for you. I'm glad you're with us!
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Post by HippoMommy on Mar 15, 2006 18:30:52 GMT -5
Hi, PreChas! Today I got to the pool and did the 60 minute deep water aerobics class (wearing a floatation belt, vigorous aerobics). This was great for my ankle, and I am pleased that I was able to do it.
QOTD: What challenges or obstacles make it hard for you to get in your workouts, and list 3 different things you could try to surmount those obstacles.'
My AOTD: My schedule gets hectic, and my current injury means that I'm limited to the pool for exercise. Prioritizing my water aerobics class is tough.
3 ideas: go to the early morning water aerobics class first thing every day (everything else can wait); swim laps when I can't take the class; investigate the pool schedule at my alternate Y for more scheduling flexibility.
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Post by HippoMommy on Mar 17, 2006 0:52:38 GMT -5
Hey, PreChas! Where's everyone? What are you up to?
Got in another hour of water aerobics today.
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Post by becky on Mar 17, 2006 16:08:58 GMT -5
One thing I'm doing right, is getting to the gym. Cardio five times and lifting twice a week.
Today was my heavy lifting day with my trainer. It was a great workout. I'm learning the progression of the Olympic lifts: Snatch and Clean & Jerk. It's fun, though it looks like a long journey to get to the complete lift. My trainer is great. Most of his clients are women, many mid-age like me and he is such a good coach. I always feel like I've accomplished something after my session.
Now I've got to get to work.
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