It's Been a While...

I need to get back to updating this blog. I have accomplished so much more than a 5K since my last post. I will share some about my journey in the coming days.

It will be 2 years in one more month and a few days....update

I just cannot believe that it has almost been 2 years since I broke my ankle. This broke ankle was truly a wake up call for me. It made me realize just how out of shape I truly was. Sure I joined a gym and was going there for almost 4 years. I lost a few pounds, but put it back on faster I could work it off in the gym with how I was eating. I was horrible at eating, I would eat what ever I wanted....I especially loved those buffets. It truly showed when I broke my ankle. I could not use the crutches like a normal person. I could not hop up the stairs. I had a terrible time getting around. Sure I had the knee scooter eventually, but still I was so very out of shape.
Since my last post, I did have to see my awesome OS one more time. I had inflamed a tendon. A little PT & I was on my way to make a new start. I took what my DR told me to heart, "Don't let your ankle slow you down"

January I made a huge change to my diet. I made it a lifestyle change. I first cut out all soda & sugar. No Sugar in my coffee, no sugar in my tea, etc. If I had anything with sugar, it had to have 9 grams for less. February I started watching the sodium. I aimed for less than 500mg in the meals I chose for lunches, etc. I eventually changed to a mostly unprocessed green way of eating. I try to avoid processed foods, high fructose corn syrup, etc. So far I have lost 74 pounds!!! I have many more pounds to loose!

But I am determined this time around. Nothing is going to stop me now!
FYI Also on June 8, 2014. I finished my very first 5K.
My time was 48:26

 

New item I got to try just in time for my training!!

Here is the packaging.

I got a brand new item to try from Influenster.com (Ireceived this product complimentary from Influenster.), just in time for my training for couch to 5K. They are from Dr Scholl's and the are the Active Series. 

I received the ones for female and in my shoe size range.  They were very easy to size up for my shoes and replace my old insoles. 

I  received them in the mail from influenster and I reviewed the packaging. I was very excited because they claim to help with some of the issues I have been experiencing as a new runner. Specifically shin splints.  

Here is the Back.

I tried them out in my old pair of Reebok that I have been using during the beginning of my journey. They were very easy to size and place in the shoe.

So far they have worked. I am tempted to try them out in my new shoes. I really think that would be the true test. I have used them for walking, jogging, and just shopping. They have improved my shoes so far. I am feeling the pain less and less. I am not sure if it is just the inserts or the combination of the inserts and the KT tape.

Anyway, I would recommend these inserts, especially to those new to running and especially if you need that extra support in older shoes or shoes that are lacking in these specific areas.

Go to Dr Scholl's website for more info! http://www.drscholls.com/Products/ActiveSeriesInsoles 

Weekend Off

Took a weekend off of training.

I decided to take a break from my training this weekend. I did a lot of walking yesterday at the store. I also went to the movies. I will be back on it on Monday. 

Last week was this first full week of couch to 5K. I am very happy to say, my ankle survived it. It felt better then it has in a long time. There really is a light at the end of the tunnel. I have over a year from breaking my ankle. I am feeling better than ever.

I cannot believe I am doing this. I never thought that I would be able to do this. That was even before I broke my ankle. Sure it's been a hard recovery, but I want everyone to know, it will get better!!!

Never say never, make the impossible possible.

Are you serious? Again?

"My ankle hates me. period."

That is what I told my Dr's Med assistant recently. I was planning on a Friday off. Guess what? I got a little mark near my scar/incision. it looked like I bumped it. That was on Friday, October 4, 2013. I put a bandaid on it. I did not think anything of it...well by Sunday it was no longer a mark but a sore, and very painful one in fact. It was warm and seeping. All signs of infection. So I emailed my OS. I am sure I could have went to my PCP on Monday, but my OS is familiar with this issue so I awaited his response. He got me in right away. Sure enough, it's confirmed, the infection is back.

I got my antibiotics, and I need to do the normal wound care...If it gets worse contact my OS's resident or MA. I know the drill all too well. It's a lot smaller then before. If it's still infected in 2 weeks then it will be another debridement, hopefully just in the office. So far so good, it's healing up so far. 

(update-my OS believes it actually was not an infection, but an inflammatory issue..it cleared up before he could biopsy it to find out exactly what I could have been...and luckily it has not flared up again)

Some Good News.

Well my ankle may hate me, but I am going to make it hate me more. I got the OK from my OS to start Couch to 5K. I am on my 3rd week. So far so good. I will start documenting this more, especially as my ankle becomes less of an issue. I am using this ankle as inspiration to do something I never thought I could do pre-broken ankle. I never thought I could jog a minute, let alone a 5K. So far it is not even my ankle that it giving me the problems. I am going to keep on going. I am determined this time to accomplish my goal and loose this weight. I know that this weight may have been a huge contributor to my issues with my ankle. I want to prevent it, and become more active. 

End of Summer...End of the holiday...

Back at it

I got the Ok from my OS to resume exercising at the gym back in May. I started to work on it slowly. At first it was great. I was back on the elliptical,  and weights. Then things started to happen. My best friend's mom got sick, then the gym time became close to none. It was not until then that my ankle started to act up again. No infection, just pain.

At least my ankle let me enjoy the majority of the summer...

The end of August I contacted my OS. He got me in right away. Due to the issues, the MRI was ordered. I got my MRI, and the girls in registration was right...the MRI...was very loud and annoying. Glad it is over with...I got my results from my OS a couple of weeks later.

What is even crazier, since the MRI...the pain in the joint so far has gotten better. If I do get pain I do have the option of steroid injections, then if that does not help surgery on my ligaments may be needed. Right now the biggest and most important advise I received from my OS is to keep moving & exercising, since I have it has gotten better.  I have taken that advise to heart and have been focusing on me & getting healthy.

After HWR

Wonderful Summer

Back to photographing an event

Got some great photos

Bought me a bike

Got to wear my Ariat boots

Helped with the gardening

Just relaxed!!

Got back to work at the gym!! Back on the The Precor Elliptical

Flip flops finally!!! I thought I would never wear you again!!