esmegaia Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Week 1 Day 2A pretty good day, with a bonus exercise - I went to the gym. Because I don't usually manage to stick with it, it's not going to score me anything, but the visit got me past the step goal.Steps: 12.164 with 20 mins walking on the treadmill 1 pointExercise: no yoga or BBWW because I went to the gym. 10 mins on the elliptical trainer on low impact , and some weight work. No points but I can feel righteousDiet: pales stew with roasted sweet potato, 2 pointsTotal 3 pointsRunning total: 5 points Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 So the gym over exerted my knee, or rather I did. It's swollen again, and I can't straighten or fully bend it. It's also given me some pain today. Taking ibuprofen for sweeping, had it elevated tonight and iced as I go to sleep.steps:9,800 (so close!)Exercise: none due to restingDiet: egg, ham, sweet potato fries- paleo! 2 pointsTotal 2 pointsRunning total 7 points Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Week 1 Day 4 A lazy day yesterday. My knee was improved, but so not to put to much pressure on it I waived any specific exercise. Steps: 7,518Exercise: none due to resting kneeDiet: Omelette with pepper, onion, mushroom, and home cooked gammon. Paleo! 2 points Total 2 points Running Total : 9 points I've decided to amend my scoring for diet as I am feeling more inspired with paleo evening meals at the moment, and I don't want to limit myself to 3. Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
Alanna Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hope your knee feels better soon! Have you thought of a substitute for the jumping jacks? The paleo meals sound delicious . Quote -:- THE LIONESS -:- Challenge 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12 Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I actually got through a fullest of 30 on Sunday so much improvement on the knee, thanks! 1 Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Catch up timeW1 day 5Steps: 3,188 way to lazy, zero pointExercise: first 30 mins of yoga so 3 pointsDiet: didn't actually get to eat dinner, so 0 points Total 3 pointsRunning total 12 points Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 W1 day 6I wasn't feeling well today so bar a short visit out to the butchers most of the day was spent on the sofaSteps: 744 no pointsExercise: zero no pointsDiet: epic fail as I gave in to pizza so 0 points. Didn't eat it all in one session so yay.Total 0 pointsRunning total 12 points Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Day7Steps: 8,309Exercise: 1 complete rep of BBWW and that was after the gym. 1 point. At the gym I did 25 mins faster walking on the treadmill and 10 mins on elliptical trainerDiet:low carb so 1 point- roast pork leg with veg. Did have swede and small slice of breadTotal points : 2 pointsRunning total 14 points Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 So points wise not awesome in week 1 but I did actually make progress.The knee is noticeable more mobile, and can take more weight.My stats also changed: Weight down 0.6 kgBody fat down 0.9%Overall I think this bodes well. I had a chiropractor session on Monday too, so I'm looking at attacking the underlying problems 1 Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Week 3 day1Started with a first visit to a chiropractor. Turns out that not only do I over probate, which I'vebeen using inserts for for 2.5 years, but it's much more pronounced in my left foot. Along with pronounced forward head position there are a couple of things I'm going to need working on this year.W2 day 1Steps: 9,586 almost, again!Exercise: none, my knee was sore and immobile by the end of the dayDiet: homemade chilli, low carb but not paleo due to kidney beans 1 pointPoints: 1 pointRunning total: 1 point 1 Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
Alanna Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I'm glad you're feeling better, and kudos for picking up where you left off. But that's frustrating that the knee is acting up again! I hope the chiropractic helps. I also just found a sports chiropractor here (second visit will be this Friday) so I can get help working through some mobility issues. 1 Quote -:- THE LIONESS -:- Challenge 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12 Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I hope that your chiropractor helps - I'm interested to hear how it goes! Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 W2 day 2 Steps:13, 646 nailed it! 1 pointExercise: no point scoring but I did get to the gym. I'd just made my 10k steps before I started so 20 mins of walking contributed the extra, and 10 mins on elliptical trainer. but the knee was sorer so I went easier than 2 days previously.Diet:Low carb homemade chilli 1 point Total points: 2 points Running Total: 3 points 1 Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
esmegaia Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 W2 day 3 steps: 5,862 exercise: knee is quite sore today so rested. But I have more mobility in it than I have for weeks so improvingdiet: Paleo! Made a paleo coconut fish curry. 2 points! Total points :2 Running Total: 5 points 1 Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
esmegaia Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 So in good news, my knee is improving rapidly. I still can't straighten my leg fully, but I am no longer limping. After my first month of treatment with the chiro, I have a whole set of daily exercises which I need to work into my daily routine. This has meant abandoning my 6 week challenges for the short term. I will pick up the next one and have a much better idea of what I can achieve. I am really feeling the benefit so this is good. In the meantime I'm doing Spinal Hygiene Exercises (basic stretches) twice a day, Posture 7 stretch for 1 minute a go and trying for 5 of them throughout the day, and I've added in hamstring and hip stretches, and knee bends to strengthen my knee. I aim to expand this out a bit but I'm having to get used to getting up earlier to fit in the exercises etc. so it's more about making them become routine now. Apparently I'm looking at 12-18 months of work to get my posture back to where it should be. So onto a bigger quest for 2016 - standing up straight and learning to live and work with a new posture. 1 Quote Esmegaia Level 3 AdventurerFire Elemental STR 5|DEX 1|STA 5|CON 6|WIS 6|CHA 2 Battle Log Current Challenge Accountabilibuddies Link to comment
Alanna Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Glad to have you back . I've been focusing a lot on mobility recently, too (including seeing a chiropractor/ART therapist on a regular basis). I'm glad the chiropractic sessions are helping you! Quote -:- THE LIONESS -:- Challenge 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12 Link to comment
Alanna Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Happy New Year! Hope you're doing well Quote -:- THE LIONESS -:- Challenge 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12 Link to comment
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