Pursuing Balance & Joy

Where Have I Been?

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Oh my…it’s been really long time, huh?

I know coming here helps keep me sane, but apparently I haven’t been caring so much about that lately. I got a new project at work, and life has been busy. That’s it though, no more excuses.

I really have been doing great. Christmas was wonderful. Vacation was awesome. The new year started fantastically. Honey and I started doing our long runs together on the weekends because we were training for the 500 Festival Mini Marathon together.

I had never run with anyone before, and I have to tell you, I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed running with him. I don’t know why. I enjoy all the stuff we do together. He’s so sweet.

However, that’s all over for the moment. Last week, running was hurting me. I didn’t think it was all that bad until Wednesday night. I ran a grand total of 10 minutes before I just couldn’t go on. I went to the doctor Friday and again today. I have a stress fracture in my foot. Actually, I probably have two based on where the pain is when the doctor poked me. They aren’t showing on the x-rays (which is common), but both doctors are convinced that’s the issue.

Sigh.

I’ve been on crutches since last Thursday night. Crutches are scary when the world outside looks like this:

So I can’t even describe how glad I am to finally be in a boot today so I can (sort of) walk. I also have permission to bike, elliptical and swim. (Note: I don’t swim really…eww.) I’ve done NO cardio since last Wednesday so I’m super excited to have permission to do ANYTHING. I really haven’t even left home that much (see picture above) so that’s another reason to be excited about the fashionable new footwear.

On the plus side, I’ve lifted weights three days in a row. Today will be four once I do that later tonight. I’ve managed to lose three pounds with just paying more attention to my food and weight-lifting faithfully. That’s a relief.

I know it’s silly to most people, but as soon as I was pretty sure my foot was broken, I was worried about gaining weight. I have been fat most of my adult life. I’m not to the 2-year anniversary of hitting my goal weight yet. (I’m also not at that weight right now, although I am at a comfortable weight still.) It terrifies me to think I could go back. Will that feeling ever go away?

Anyway, tonight, honey and I are going shopping for a contraption to turn my bicycle into something I can ride at home. I am so excited about that! I’ve really wanted to do that for a while anyway, but now I have motivation to get it done. I miss cardio. I feel like I haven’t had a good sweat in forever.

I’ll try to be back soon…I promise!

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