Knee update & Weigh-In

On December 20, 2010, I had ACL reconstructive surgery (jumped out of my husband's truck as if I was superwoman). I have been healing wonderfully. The Doc & the Physical Therapists are impressed with my recovery. So I suppose it sounds like great news. However, I confess, I have been so upset with myself for missing out on so much running. Yes, I am iching to put on my running shoes & continue what I had started. I have yet to run my first 5K. I know I have to take it easy & take it slow for a strong recovery. And I will. BUT, 2011, I am so ready for you. I want to run my first 5K in 2011. I am not setting a goal yet as to when...summer? Really I'm only 11 days out of surgery & PT needs to take full affect. Okay I guess I have a ways to go, but I am so psyced about this new year, I can almost cry!

I did some reading around the net and found quite a few sites (Kevin Sayers UltRunR Site, Suite101, Atlanta GA Sports Medicine, Knee Pain Causes, Treatment, Prevention, and Relief) that had recommended the surgery & most importantly proved that surgery is not the end of running. YES! I was so afraid that I may have messed up my chances of reaching my running (and health) goals. But after reading all the stories I am so freaking excited I can't contain myself. I guess you could see...I want it bad!

GREAT NEWS: I lost 6 pounds.

Wow! I was NOT expecting that. Since surgery I have had days when I ate VERY little and I have had days where I ate whatever...definitely not my regular healthy diet. Plus, NO exercise. WOW! Can't explain it, but will take it. Can't wait for the next weigh in. After my follow up on January 6th, I'm hoping to get cleared for bike riding, swimming, and strength training. So...

Here's to 2011!

Now, I need to look into getting a good brace for my knee. Any recommendations?

smoothie love and weigh in

{N Her Shoes}

i love smoothies
and
i
lost
1
more
pound
yes!

stinking nervous

tomorrow is weigh in
stinking nervous

healthy and sane

{Healthy and Sane}

tears & moving on

Bad news...orthopedic says I have a meniscal/ACL tear and I need surgery. Good news...after I fully recover I can RUN again.

I have been working out at the gym a lot...taking it easy on the knee, though. And tonight, since getting the okay from the doc, I rode the stationary bike for 25 minutes...moderate pace...taking care of my knee. Five more days till weigh in. Nervous again. But, I CAN tell you this...I have had to move down in sizes. Good stuff!

Tomorrow night is my work party & I plan on enjoying the evening! Eat a little of ANYTHING I want. Some wine. I don't know what will happen with the dancing. I'm gonna want to but don't know about the knee. We'll see!

H a p p y W e e k e n d!

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

{SORRY, LOST RESOURCE}

Today, I hit the gym with a friend.
Worked out for an hour. Nice.

But as I sat on the bench at my son's soccer practice.
I felt like I was "sitting on the bench."
Watched people running around me & felt jealous.
I have to get better soon.
I have to run soon.
I have to lose weight.
I have to feel good.
I have to meet challenges I will set one day.
I have to, I have to.
Hey, nothing is impossible.

down, down, down

I was sooo worried about today's weigh in...after Thanksgiving & not running. I wasn't sure what to expect.

Ladies & gentlemen, I lost....3 more pounds. Oh yeah, Baby. A total of 20 pounds so far. I am so happy and excited about this journey I am on. I feel like I am finding me again, hence "Project Me."

I also made my way back to the gym tonight since I hurt my knee. I felt like I could handle it if I just took it easy & it was fine. Did a little core work & uppers...even sweat a little. Good stuff.

Now, I'm psyched for December 15th. Stick around people, good things are going to happen. Much <3 & :)