My friend the personal trainer read me the riot act about my ankle today, and explained all the reasons why I must be very careful not to re-injure it again. He even used the phrase, ‘at your age’ which I choose to interpret as ’at your young age’ and not ‘ at your advanced state of decrepitedness’. So no weight-bearing exercise - no running, no stairclimber, and no squats or lunges with weights. Rowing machine, bike with no resistance, stretches and some very specific strengthening. That means the nikeipodthingy is temporarily retired, but Lance can still coach me. I just ignore the running advice and do the intervals on the permitted machines. Ouch, the rowing machine uses a whole new set of muscles.
Also, chagrined as I am to admit it, the frequency of wine is definitely contributing to the weight retention. I really hate this, because I have come to love wine. I belong to a wine club and am learning a lot about it, how to match to food, etc and that requires experimentation. However, I have to start treating it as a special occasion drink, and savour it then instead of a nightly beverage. Even one (big) glass a night is really adding up, I think. Add in the Fri night after work martini and the frequent Sat night jazz club and its no wonder my body is staying so pudgy.
Not that there aren’t other bad habits to take into account, but I can only face one at a time.
November 24th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Your personal trainer friend is a good friend. Be good to your ankle! The rowing machine sounds excellent. Let those newly felt muscle groups have their chance to work!
I hear you about the wine & you’re right. I am in a similar position there. I have also been learning about wine over the last years, and enjoy cooking and pairing it with what I’ve made. Ah well.
Good luck with finding a good gym.
RubyJean xoxoxoox
November 26th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
It is very tough when you have to switch up your routine but there can be some great benefits. Last summer I was restricted for about a month from weight bearing exercise and I rediscovered yoga/pilates as well as the benefits of biking. Then, when everything is all healed, maybe you’ll have something new to add to your repertoire.
Hope everything heals quickly.