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Shoot me. Just shoot me.

histora
histora Posts: 287 Member
edited February 1 in Chit-Chat
So I had been doing great at this whole dieting thing. Finally dropped below 250, feeling optimistic. So I did day one of 30 day shred. After I completed the whole damn thing (by fantasizing about finding JM and beating her with my hand weights) I woke up the next day sore but determined. Went out to the barn to gather some supplies for a small shelf project before I worked out again...and stepped onto a piece of wood covering a floor trench. That piece of wood snapped under the weight of me and my supplies, sending everything everywhere. I spent a few minutes saying very bad words and then limped off to the house, where my ankle began to take on its new shape.

Yup. Stage 2 sprain, possible broken foot. There isn't much 30DS in my future now. I'm on crutches for at least a week.

And my muscles are doubly sore from the workout and the fall.

Two steps forward, one crutch assisted step back. Screw.

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  • DJMIKEY1
    DJMIKEY1 Posts: 523 Member
    Where there is a will, there is a way. Hope you have a speedy recovery and stay positive!
  • Docmahi
    Docmahi Posts: 1,603 Member
    happens to the best of us - one week wont make much of a difference in a lifetime change
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    Can you find a pool and go swimming? You won't have any weight on your foot and will just need to be careful getting in and out of the pool (assuming you're not in a cast.) Give yourself a few days to recover but check with your doc about what you can do. At the very least you should be able to do some upper body stuff.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    Just think of the great upper body workout you'll get on crutches? :wink:

    Hang in there. Give your body time to heal, then you can go back to hating Jillian.
  • histora
    histora Posts: 287 Member
    Thanks y'all. I feel a bit more optimistic again, but being forced to sit on the couch for two days did a number on my brain for a while. There's no pool here (I'm out in the country and can't drive cause of my foot) but whoever said upper arm workout with the crutches - no lie! Good grief! I went with the kids and hubby to the splash park after my appt and just about died getting to the picnic table.

    I'm adjusting my intake to reflect the inactivity, and can't wait to get moving again.
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