Weigh In: NONE
Well, it's official. I probably won't be working out this week. Haven't worked out since Friday. Basically - long story made short, my leg 'scrape' from the sliding turned into 2 pretty big gouges in my leg, and I've been having a hard time keeping weight on it since Friday. Every day's been a cycle of "rinse, peroxide, rinse, peroxide, soap, rinse, gauze, bandage, wrap".
The problem is, it's not really the 'scrape' itself that is causing the pain. What it really boils down to it, with a wound this size, (it's about 7-8 inches deep, about 3-4 inches wide) the body rushes all of the blood cells to the injury to help rebuild. What that translates to is, when my leg is up, or there's no real pressure or weight being put on my leg, it's relatively painless. Alternately, when I'm standing and walking and there's continuous pressure on the leg, it doesn't hurt either. What REALLY hurts is when I've had no pressure on the leg, but then I apply pressure (aka: getting up, taking multiple steps and then stopping and then continuing again, etc), that's when there is an immediate blood pressure rush to the wound, and the pain is blinding.
What that means is that I can't work out. I can't run. I can't do any type of exercise without really getting into that pressure situation. I missed a 5k run today that I was planning on doing, I've cancelled my softball games for the week, and I'm pretty much on the shelf.
It's defeating, I can't lie. Just when I hit a string of new loss on my weight loss goals and finally beat that freakin' plateau, one stupid slide that thousands of people do without going into injury mode, puts me up for a week or more.
I mean, I know what I have to do. We've preached for months that "eating is 80% of the battle", and I'll continue, and be even MORE stringent, on taking the right amount of calories in. I'm still in it, and I'll still lose my weight. I know Erin is worried that this will be the beginning of my downfall and that I'm going to give up and gain the weight back, and in the past, it may have been a concern, but with this support system that I've got, and the drive that I've got to reach this goal - quitting never once crossed my mind. So Erin - no worries, I'm still going strong.
But I can't even pretend that I'm not pissed off about not being able to hit the gym. I've been at Bally's almost every day for the past 6 months, so not being able to go is just killer for me.
Oh, and one other thing - my scale is there too. So, no gym means no scale.
Frustrated.
6 comments:
Awe Rob that sucks. Sorry that your slide has turned into a benching. Know its only temporary - youll be up and at em again real soon. Like you said eating is 80% of the weight loss battle so you can still keep going down if you keep eating clean and within range. There are times when I dont make it to the gym and I still lose at least a pound a week, so I know it can be done. I know you have the mental focus and I know you want to reach your goal for yourself, your future and your wife! So it shall be done! Oh, and youve got my support 100% - we're in this together!
Dude, I think this is just what you needed. Since you didn't want to listen to us and voluntarily take a break from the gym, well, your body is forcing you to.
I think it's going to be great. Even pro athletes know that you can't work out 6-7 days a week for months and months without a break.
Stick to your diet like a hawk, you will need to eat less now that you aren't exercising. But if you do, I think you're going to lose more weight this week than you thought was possible.
Rest up for the Challenge, I need a worthy opponent ;)
Been where you are except my strawberry was on the upper part of my leg under my butt... I know exactly what your talking about with the pressure thing. Wait for the huge scab and cracking that is a ton of fun too :). Price you pay for thinking your 18 again :) Billy is totally right about it being good for your body to have some rest. You will be back in the gym in a week or two no problem. You could also lift some upper body while hanging out at home. There are a ton of body weight exercises to keep your muscles in check. Your wife has nothing to worry about your one of the most motivated people on here. Take this time to refocus and come up with some new routines for when you get back to the gym to shock your body into a fat burning machine.
I feel your pain Rob. Well, not really. Not the physical pain, but I know how much it hurts to not be able to work out when you want to, feel like you need to, etc. But I agree with Billy - your body needs the rest. You may find that the break will rejuvenate you, and that you'll be stronger when you return. There's no doubt, rest is an important part of a good workout regimen. So, try not to feel too guilty and enjoy the break.
I dare say that if you eat right (no need to go off on that trail...you already know what's up), you'll lose at least four pounds this week. At least.
Also, I know you're not going to fall off the wagon. You had that bout when you first started this whole thing, but if you didn't quit then, you sure as heck won't quit now.
Just put your feet up, TRY to enjoy this break and get back to it next week when you're feeling better.
Yeah, I think the week off is going to help. You'll come back energized and rested, and ready to face these last 39 pounds. Enjoy your time off.
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