Problem Areas!
Julie20fan
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What is that one area on your body that could use a little extra work? For me it's my legs. I have strong legs, but they could use a little more toning. I found this squat challenge and will be doing it for the next 30 days. If you would like to join in then please feel free. 
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So when do we start?0
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Hey Nancy! Let's start on Tuesday.0
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Guess that is today! Ok...here I go!.......ok I did the routine! Did a total of 42 squats coz I think we are suppose to do each leg in two of those squats. Not sure I can do all of them as we build up momentum but will try!0
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Great job. I am getting ready to do mine right now. I could always use some help when it comes to the legs lol.
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I just finished. Not too bad. It is each leg for each rep.0
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Day 2 is in the books. I did a bunch of squats and lunges and sumos in my workout this morning, but was not going to pass up more. How did everyone else do?0
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I was going to try but my knees just can't take it. Plus went to get my MRI results and have to have surgery on BOTH of them. Just an out patient procedure but will put me out of any kind of exercising for 2 weeks with wack one
Guess my knee caps sit towards the side and the tendon on each attaching from the cap at the bottom is really tight. This is causing some strain and rubbing to the joint causing the cartilage to break down. If left unaddressed can lead to bone on bone which is worse. Didn't realize it was so bad0 -
Happy to hear you are getting this addressed. My daughter has the same thing going on in one of her knees. She has been in therapy for it off and on for the last few years. Just take your time. There is no rush during the two weeks you are recovering. Keep your nutrition in line and everything will be fine. I have no doubt you will. You have overcome so much already Melissa. You can do this.0
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Done with day 3. These are becoming a little more challenging. I love it though.0
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Julie20fan wrote: »Happy to hear you are getting this addressed. My daughter has the same thing going on in one of her knees. She has been in therapy for it off and on for the last few years. Just take your time. There is no rush during the two weeks you are recovering. Keep your nutrition in line and everything will be fine. I have no doubt you will. You have overcome so much already Melissa. You can do this.
Yes I will have to pay very close attention to how I eat those 2 weeks while off but will think I can do things while sitting using my resistance bands so I can keep things going. I can really focus on my arms and some core. Do you have anything that can work the core that doesn't require getting up and down from the floor? I figured I can do some kind of crunches while streatched out on couch or bed.0 -
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Melissa let me look for some core work for you. I will let you know.0
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I know it says rest today, but Sunday's are my rest days and I wanted to do a little extra anyways. How is it going for you Nancy?
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Hanging in there. May also continue today with squats, will c how it goes later today. Busy next couple of days.....but that is no excuse!0
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catladyksa wrote: »
It is an out patient procedure that won't take long. They are going to cut the tendon that is tight which will allow the knee caps to go back to the normal position. It will relieve the pain and grinding.0 -
Ouch! All the best for a speedy recovery!0
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I did not forget about you Melissa. I will get with you on the exercises to do post op. I know the doctor will give you some as well.0
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Nancy did you make it home?0
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Not yet Julie. Am leaving early Tuesday and things are hectic trying to pack and repack etc! I swore I would only take one suitcase back with me....not a chance. My mom says I say this every time I return! Just so many things not available to me so I bring them back with me. I have not done the squat challenge today nor started the 21 day fix yet. I will when I get home, hope to start on Saturday. Have a great week folks. I will be logging in, but will only be on MFP briefly. Gearing up for traveling over three days to make it home.0
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Have a safe trip home.0
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catladyksa wrote: »Ouch! All the best for a speedy recovery!
Thank you! Have a safe trip back! Talk to you once you get back home
Let me know when you start your 21 day fix. I have not truly began but need to get in gear!!0 -
Julie20fan wrote: »I did not forget about you Melissa. I will get with you on the exercises to do post op. I know the doctor will give you some as well.
I know. No big rush. The surgery for the first knee isn't going to happen until about the 2nd week in May. I need to get through softball season first
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Oh ok gotcha lol. I will work on it tonight for you. How are you doing?0
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I got my squats in today. I even did it in front of a mirror so I could make sure my form was good. It was nice to see some definition in the quads I have not seen before. Exciting.0
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These are getting tough. Determined to stay with it.0
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Got all of them in today. Worked up another sweat. Shower time.0
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Just landed in Dubai for a 4 hr layover after a 15 hr flight and a 2 hr nap! You GO Julie!
Melissa I was reading about the 21 day fix and I am going to stop at a supermarket enroute home this evening so I think I will be able to start it Saturday. I want to look at the DVD and hope I do not have a heart attack starting it!0 -
Julie20fan wrote: »Oh ok gotcha lol. I will work on it tonight for you. How are you doing?
Doing good. Had some stuff going on as you may have read in one of my other posts. This whole week I have been logging my food and making good choices so very proud of myself. Plus staying under my calorie goal too! Went walking a couple of times and it's been nice. The first time had to stop at a mile because my knees were starting to really hurt. I got me a couple of compression sleeves and wore them on my walk today. They seemed to really help and was able to go 2 miles. Have to admit I tried to push myself past it but just did a slow pace towards the end. Didn't want to cause more damage.
BTW, have my first double header tomorrow night. So excited!!!0 -
catladyksa wrote: »Just landed in Dubai for a 4 hr layover after a 15 hr flight and a 2 hr nap! You GO Julie!
Melissa I was reading about the 21 day fix and I am going to stop at a supermarket enroute home this evening so I think I will be able to start it Saturday. I want to look at the DVD and hope I do not have a heart attack starting it!
I haven't started yet but will begin the diet. Just may not do well with the DVDs in the program due to the knees but going to do the PiYo with it. This week I have to admit I haven't started them
I have gone walking because we have gotten some okay days and need some fresh air after this winter! But have been logging my food and staying under my calorie goal each day so far this week. I ordered me a Fitbit to wear so I can try to keep moving at work. I sit at a desk all day.
Hope your trip home ends well and you get some rest. Sure you will be jet lagged by the time you get home.0 -
Melissa...very impressed with your logging and walking efforts! congrats and keep up the great work. Today I am going to review the DVD for 21 Day Fix and review again the food and the containers. I too have knee issues. My left one seems to be called a 'trick' knee...it just suddenly gives out!0
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