Progress

Okay so I finally got on the treadmill today.  I've been avoiding the treadmill and just cycling because it's easy on the foot.  I've been afraid if I got going on the treadmill and my foot started hurting and I needed to slow down or something I might fly off the thing.  LOL.  Also, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to last but 5 minutes on the treadmill.  I thought I would start out today on the treadmill and finish off cycling, but once I got on it wasn't so bad.  Before I knew it 5 minutes had gone by, so I shot for 10.  At this point I was thinking I wouldn't be able to make it past a quarter mile.  But I did!  Soon came the 10 min a half a mile.  All of the sudden I looked down and I had lasted an entire mile.  I didn't think my legs had the strength.  It took me 34 min, but I made it.  I'll just try to shave time off.  Just a fun note.  I lost 4 pounds yesterday!!!!  I checked the scale like three times to be sure, but it was the same every time.  Exciting!

Back on the wagon.

Okay so I was sick last week for a little over a week, so I wasn't going to the gym.  I went back yesterday and was amazed how much I had lost so quickly.  I went back again this morning amped to up my cardio.  I only added an extra 2 minutes, but 2 mins is 2mins.  Tomorrow I will up it another 2 mins, and before you know it I will be back where I was in no time.  

I find that my injury really holds me back from doing the things I want to do.  Plus my leg muscles are still getting acclimated to carrying me around again.  When I first was able to put pressure on my foot, I could only stand for about 5 minutes without my legs shaking and feeling like they were about to give out.  I am now up to about 45.  You lose it so quick, and it takes like three times as long to gain it back.  Sometimes I feel like it's never going to get better.  

 

I can actually go down the stairs without holding on the wall and the railing with both hands.  Only one hand is needed.  It's funny how many things you take for granted.  My wal-mart foot inserts don't seem to be doing the trick.  I am still having quite a bit of pain in my arch when walking.  I keep pressing on, and I have noticed that I limp less.  I wonder if an actual orthotic would make my foot heal faster?  Or at least get me back to doing the things I want to do.  Sorry if this seems like a vent fest.  I just want to keep everyone updated and kinda keep a record of my progress.  On a happier note, the weather here lately has been gorgeous!!!  Windows open, airin out the house.  It's been lovely!