Physical Therapy

So I've got the go ahead to get back to exercising.  But I can't do treadmill work so I'm going to say good bye (for now) to Barry's Bootcamp. 

The pain is better so I'm going to give my all to keep a regular workout schedule using some of the classes at LA Fitness.  I'm not sure if I will be able to hit my goal of 13 pounds, but I'm sure going to try. 

I'm trying to see if I can afford to hire a personal trainer.  I'm not familiar with the machines in the gym and I think it is time I start to get familiar so that I can workout on my own without a trainer.

If any of you know anyone, please let me know.  

Until next time...

On the Road to Recovery

My visit to the doctor was a great idea.  I'm glad I went.  He's got me on a good dose of anti-inflammatory and the most wonderful medical miracle:  muscle relaxers :)

The first couple of days were difficult.  The pain was intense and unrelenting, but by Sunday I was feeling much better.   I've had to stop taking the muscle relaxers because I need to study for exams, but as of Thursday I'll be feelin' no pain.

The doctor says I should continue to workout, so I'll be taking a yoga class this weekend to start.  I start physical therapy next Thursday so I'll get a little more information on what exercises I should focus on for strengthening my back.

I'm glad I went to the doctor.  Until Sunday I thought I would just be in pain.  I was sure that was simply how it was going to be.  I know now I can be healthy, strong and pain free.

Until next time...

PS  Very afraid for tomorrow's exam...very afraid.

Oh my neck and my back....

My valiant effort to lose weight has resulted in some seriously sore muscles.  My back has been VERY sore the past few weeks.  I've decided to give myself a little bit of a break.  One week off...

My sore back is the result of an injury when I was but a wee lass of 11 years old.  It hasn't been right since that nasty fall on the rainy steps.  So I've decided to go visit the doctor and the acupuncture doctor.   We'll see what these two experts have to say about the pain and soreness. 

I can see very easily how injuries that don't heal can keep you from exercising.  The pain I'm experiencing is about an 7/8 on a scale of 1-10, so if you aren't able to have access to care (quality) I can see how you can gain weight.  The vicious cycle is evident.  You get hurt, you gain weight, you try to workout, but it is too painful.  So you stop, then you gain more weight and then you eat more cause you're upset that you've gained more weight.  And so on and so forth...

Well, I'm committed to healing and strengthening my body so that I can be free to move pain free.  Even the thought sends endorphins through my body :

BTW, totally off the subject:  What's up with the Bachelor?!  WTF?!?!?!

Until next time...