3/10/2015

With my weight at 292.5 for my initial weighin I need to lose 12 pounds during this challenge which I can do if I get up and do the work. Today I will ride the stationary bike for 1 hour while I read out loud. I have the sleep apnea so riding while reading out loud I have found helps strengthn the muscles in the throught which helps cure the sleep apnea. So that is a little added bonus for getting on the bike every day. I do have to be careful because I had 2 ankle fusion surgeries last year on the same ankle and the doctor doesn't want me to over do it like I did after the first surgery. Therefore anything that puts stress on the leg I need to be careful like doing push-ups I put my knees on the ground. 

The little adjustments I make in my lifestyle changes is what will payoff in the long run. Like cooking for myself which is hard to do while standing on crutches and on one leg, however it is getting easier I also have one of those kneeling scooters but trying to prepare food on that thing hurts the back after a few minutes especially when prepping veggies to steam or cut up for salads and smoothies. It is so worth it I just keep telling myself it will be greater later just adapt and overcome no more excuses.

the whole thing with my ankle has been going on for over a year not being able to walk and gaining 40 pounds because I needed to have my foot proped up above my heart for healing. So I used my inability to walk and my swelling and pain as an excuse not to workout and to eat more because I got depressed. The few times I did workout by working on my abs felt good at those times but I would always go back to laying around with my foot proped up and being frustrated. Now I have the excuse the doctor doesn't want me walking on my leg yet but he did say I can do the stationary bike and walk in the pool however after my last appointment I told every one the doctor doesn't want me walking on it yet I left the part out about the exercising that I am able to do. Now I need to let the people in my life know what I can do so the can hold me more accountable. Now I am without excuses so I can adapt and over come this ankle and get healthy. 

 

NO MORE EXCUSES ADAPT AND OVER COME