I was doing so well, until...

fallingtrees

...I did something to my foot. I think it was when I added jump rope to my quasi-HIIT routine.

Ow. Not enough to want to see a doctor, but enough to keep me sidelined. Just a vague swelling in my instep, and over my inside ankle bone. Not enough to call a sprain, but enough to hurt by mid-afternoon.

OK, fine, we stay off of it for a few days. That was two weeks ago. Still swelling, still hurting, still don't want to push it.

I traded my jump rope and Burpees for squats and medicine-ball lifts (substituting an unopened gallon can of paint, because I couldn't see dropping thirty bucks on the medicine ball). Oh, yeah, Baby, sweat dripping, heart pumping, feeling strong and victorious..until the next morning when my quads and hips were screaming. Time to give the old lady the Aleve and see what's happening on Facebook.

I had lost six-and-a-half pounds in six-and-a-half weeks, and was feeling pretty good about it. Now I'm obsessing over every bite, because it's really, really hard to stay within that 1200 Net Calorie limit when I can't "earn" that extra exercise allowance. 1500 Calories is comfortable, with exercise. 1200 Calories is torture.

The loss has stopped, the momentum is gone, I've gained back a little bit. I tell myself, hey, I'm still 5 pounds ahead on the deal, but still...this puts me behind on my Pretty New Easter Dress goal. Bummer.

goldthistime

...I did something to my foot. I think it was when I added jump rope to my quasi-HIIT routine.

Ow. Not enough to want to see a doctor, but enough to keep me sidelined. Just a vague swelling in my instep, and over my inside ankle bone. Not enough to call a sprain, but enough to hurt by mid-afternoon.

OK, fine, we stay off of it for a few days. That was two weeks ago. Still swelling, still hurting, still don't want to push it.

I traded my jump rope and Burpees for squats and medicine-ball lifts (substituting an unopened gallon can of paint, because I couldn't see dropping thirty bucks on the medicine ball). Oh, yeah, Baby, sweat dripping, heart pumping, feeling strong and victorious..until the next morning when my quads and hips were screaming. Time to give the old lady the Aleve and see what's happening on Facebook.

I had lost six-and-a-half pounds in six-and-a-half weeks, and was feeling pretty good about it. Now I'm obsessing over every bite, because it's really, really hard to stay within that 1200 Net Calorie limit when I can't "earn" that extra exercise allowance. 1500 Calories is comfortable, with exercise. 1200 Calories is torture.

The loss has stopped, the momentum is gone, I've gained back a little bit. I tell myself, hey, I'm still 5 pounds ahead on the deal, but still...this puts me behind on my Pretty New Easter Dress goal. Bummer.

Do you have access to a bike until your foot is better? Or a pool? I would consider upping your calorie goal, temporarily if you like, so that you can stay "in control" but not feel as though you are being tortured. You may even want to leave it at a higher level. You've been busy building LBM, thus increasing your metabolism. Many here will argue that 1200 is unsustainable over the long term regardless. Isn't long term success more attractive than a pretty new Easter dress followed by binging behaviour?

fallingtrees

First of all, I am a petite person, so 1200 is not starvation. It's just annoying, and difficult to maintain for more than a few days at a time. I aim for 1200 "Net Calories," which means that on an active day I can eat 1500 or 1600 calories and still keep a decent deficit. This is also why I aim for an average progress of 1/2 to 1 pound per week.

I would love to bike, but unsafe weather and road conditions prevent it. I used to swim, but no longer have access to a pool. Swimming would be perfect. If this persists, I may have to renew my membership.

I have never binged. A big eating day for me might involve a bacon cheeseburger, or the Valentine's candy and chocolate stout I indulged in last week. I had lost 42 lbs a couple years ago, and was looking very trim. I caught the eye of a wonderful Brit who taught me to brew stout, and who cooks for me the very best fish and chips and shrimp curry. Over 18 months, I gained back about 20 lbs, so I need to get back with the program!

margaretturk

I know how hard it is to heal a foot injury. In June of 2012 I developed tendonitis in my right foot. It made it difficult to exercise. I concentrated on my diet when I had this. I tried to cut back on foods that increase inflammation like fried foods and foods high in sugar and fat. I increased foods like fruits and vegetables and fish oil. By changing my diet I lost 12 pounds. . I also soaked my foot in a hot water foot bath with Epson salts daily. I did end up having to take a pain reliever at night for a few nights so I could get better sleep. I had chiropractic massage that also helped. It took about a month to heal. I did not go in to get a cortisol shot. I knew that would just mask the pain and I would over do it and end up with even more problems. I learned after the fact that the antibiotics I had been on three weeks before for a bacterial infection contributed to me getting tendonitis along with walking on an uneven surface in bad shoes. Jump roping does put stress on your feet particularly if you are jumping on cement. The pain you feel is telling you you need to take it easy and give your foot a chance to heal.

Since losing weight and keeping it off , changing my diet, and wearing better shoes I have not had a problem since. Good luck I hope you heal soon.

GodMomKim

an injury lasting over 2 weeks... if you have insurance and can afford it - seems like it would be worth a doctors visit.... If it was me I would check in with my chiropractor, and my shoe guy to make sure my inserts had not broken down too much....