I've done it again!

And it's not good. I was out yesterday down town, and I went to run across the street, the light had already started to flash the do not walk. So I went to run and I think I tore my facsia again. Man does that hurt! I say I think, because last night I went for a run, and it didn't hurt all that bad. But I know the feeling, and it hurts right now. Why can't my feet just stop hurting? Is it really that hard to stop? I may need a foot transplant. This time I want a pair that can walk in heels. I think I'll book an appointment with the doctor and see what he thinks. I am so annoyed by my feet. Can't they do anything right?

Back to the Grind

So my well deserved break gained me 5 pounds! Was it worth it? Maybe! I don't feel too bad - I have some resolutions in my head. I've got plans to eat well and exercise, maybe starting next week. I've just got so many things on my plate and sleep, exercise and eating right always fall to the bottom of the list when I am busy. But I feel good, tons of energy, lots of ideas, and I am ready to go....I'm sure I am burning calories just running around the house getting stuff done!

Time off for good behaviour

I am taking a well deserved break from eating right and exercising! I'm still getting lots of exercise, just not at the gym, and I'm still eating ok, I'm just adding a little chocolate to the diet right now! I just figure that instead of worrying about if I am going to eat too much junk over the holidays, I will let myself off the hook and not worry about it. I can have whatever I want, which only lasts until I get a stomach ache! We made sugar cookies last night and I tried a few too many! I felt like crap all night and that's how I remind myself not to do that.

I figure that I am going to do what I want anyway, why worry my pretty little head about it!

I was running!!!

After a very long ordeal with my feet, I was able to run again, for the first time in months, last week! I have been going to Laser therapy for my left foot for a few weeks now and I cannot believe how much it has helped. I ran twice last week and I couldn't be happier about it. My foot still hurt a bit after the run, but it rebounded so quickly and I hardly feel any pain at all most mornings. I even had my slippers, that I fitted with my inserts, in the laundry so I had to go without them this morning. I got out of bed, didn't hobble to the bathroom, and walked around for an hour without the slippers. I am wearing them again now that they are clean, but only because I still think it's a good idea.

What I did notice last time I ran, was that my pants were falling down, quite a bit. So I went out and bought some new yoga pants, in a size large! LARGE! Not extra large! I was so pleased that I was running again and in large pants that didn't fall down. What a great week! I did feel a bit like Phoebe (from Friends) when I ran - just because I was so excited. I even had to stop myself from fist pumping at the end of my run. I should have taken it easy on myself, but I didn't. I couldn't. I was running!

The trials of a soccer wannabe

So I am officially out for the soccer indoor season. I have torn my fascia...I think that's how it's spelled. So I was at practice one night and felt something pop. Not a good thing when it takes you down to the ground. Went to the podiatrist and he confirmed that I have torn the fascia in my left foot. I've tried to cortisone shots, no luck. So my next step was laser therapy. I am on my 6th treatment and I can feel an improvement. My foot is still tight and sore, but I can feel the change in pain level. I am hoping to start running again very soon. But the girls at the laser clinic have advised to not run outside! Imagine, that I'd have to be told that. For me, running outside would end with me under a bus..and that would be in good weather! So I've been taking it easy and swimming instead.

I wear this awesome swim cap to protect my beautiful locks, and I have to admit that I do look a bit like a penis. But if it protects my hair, so be it!

I have been alternating between swimming and a bit of gym and the efforts have resulted in losing the 5 pounds I gained after the tear. I know it doesn't seem like much, but I was down 5 pounds and it felt great. So I am back where I was before the tear, a little more sore, but all that more determined to take control of my body. Or, you know, let my body think I have! I like to think I can trick my body when it's not looking!

After all this I have decided that I love to run, but I have other options as well. And I realized that I do need to watch what I eat if I can't sweat the weight away. Who knew?

Hopefully I'll be back in good form by the time outdoor season rolls around. I was hoping to get on the field this season, but I guess I should heal up and then start again. I did get to warm up my daughter's goalie the other day, so I did get to be one the field once, I'm going to count that! I'll just keep my head up, my foot on ice and I'll be ok!

Soccer is weight loss gold!

I've had my second game, and I can say that I have never sweat like I did that night! It was freezing out and I was running like crazy, and I was so warm. Until about a half hour after the game when I had no more adrenaline in me and I froze! I can't say how much weight I've lost in the last few weeks, it hasn't been a ton, but I am almost at my 10 pound goal before vacation. It seems that I am not even hungry after a game, and I've burnt all those calories trying to keep my body warm, and keeping up with the other team on the field. I don't even care how much I've lost, all I know is that my body is changing. I can see it in the mirror week after week, things are moving and shifting in the most wonderful way! I'm not nearly as tired as I have been and I am eating better before a game, and even if I eat after, it's always good stuff that my body seems to crave. I say skip all that weight loss gimmick crap and join a team. I can't imagine I'll ever regret that decision!

No longer a soccer Mom!

I went to my first practice with my new soccer team last week. I am so pleased I found a team! I knew right away that it was a good fit because they made fun of me, and heckled me! Yes, that made me feel very welcome. It was exactly what I was looking for. A group of great girls looking to play soccer and not yell at me for sucking. The most important thing I heard that night was from the coach. Before we even took the field for a run he told us, "ladies, you are not soccer Moms, you are not a bunch of girls playing around. This is not time for you to watch your husband and your kids. You are athletes." I was hooked. It was a great practice, I learned a lot, but the best part was when we scrimmaged. It was just 4 on 4, but it was great! I had my poor toe stomped on, hit someone in the chest and rolled my ankle. The game was decided at the end by the coach, next goal would win. I got the ball, ran around another player and nailed it in the net! I was so concentrated on that goal, and I was leaned over so far left to get it, that I ended up falling down as I scored. It was legendary! (In my mind anyway!) I have my first game this week and I am so excited!