Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Broken Ankle - 3 Weeks

Good morning loves!! Hope you're having a fabulous day! Do you know what today is? Today is the 3 week mark of the broken ankle fun.  Is it weird that I still can't believe it? I feel like it's been a YEAR! ha I never thought I'd break a bone - especially doing pretty much nothing haha. Who would have thought I'd come off a rope wrong and this would be the result?!? NOT ME that's who! ha Anyways - I thought I'd update everyone on it since some people have been asking a lot lately. Here is what I know:

-I go back for the next set of X-rays next Thursday the 18th
-I am not allowed to put weight on it yet
-IF the X-rays look good - I should get cleared to start putting SOME (i.e. very little) weight back onto it and keep the crutches - that's for 3-4 weeks
-The next step would be getting off the crutches and just having the boot - that would be from 3-4 weeks
-FINALLY (in about 2 more months blah) I'll be making my way out of the boot slowly.

 I just hope to have it off by the end of school! That's my time goal! Crazy right? In total, if everything takes those time frames - I'm looking at 3-4 months total of this silly mess. Seriously? A lot of people say that they don't think it will take that long or whatever.  All I know is I want to do it by the book because I don't want to rush it and end up having more problems in the long run.  I can't wait to run, squat, snatch, etc. - hell I can't wait to just say "hey I'm thirsty" and walk to the kitchen and get water haha :) In all honestly - as much as I am dying now - it could be worse. I really am thankful it's only 3-4 months.  I'm glad people thinking I'm being positive about it -- there isn't an ability to change it so I have to keep going and keep my head up!

School yesterday was hard. By the end of the day, my arms are tired. Like I can't get down the hall to the restroom without 4 breaks tired. It makes me feel like a bum I can't lie. haha I think that's why I make it a point to go to the box so much still!

Whole30 is chugging along.  Day 1 was easy! Day 2 was the same breakfast and lunch as Day 1, but I didn't really eat dinner -- I think I was too hot.  Instead of kale + meatballs, I just had 1/2 a chicken finger pack so that I could take my vitamins.  Day 3 -today- started a little different - 2 chicken fingers (the other half from last night's bag), one hard boiled egg and a banana. We shall see how it does. I forget how awesome it can feel eating so clean.  I can't keep this strict up 100% of the time, but I'm thinking maybe every third month or so doing a Whole30 to just stay focused.  Cheats slip in so easy. But with summer coming I know the whole no ice cream won't happen so I have to be realistic. Not to mention - I'm kinda doing a lame Whole30 because it is my birthday month, so I will have a drink for my birthday which is technically breaking the rules.

Push-up challenge is going right along -- 55 last night! Some people asked, so here is the schedule from Just Keep Sweating. It's hard and challenging, but that's why we do it right :)

Have a great Wednesday! If you're doing Whole30, how's your time going?


~xoxo
M


PS 45 days till I see DA :)

11 comments:

  1. You are doing amazing. Having a broken ankle AND doing a Whole30?! You are awesome.

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    1. ha girl that's what I had to do! I was scared I would go off a cliff otherwise :) I really want ice cream though haha

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  2. Great googly moogly! So sorry about your ankle. I know the anxiety of wanting to train but being unable to. Your attitude is awesome and you're doing what you can. Speedy recovery

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    1. haha Googly moogly! Thanks for the well wishes Hope :) And Joi - Glad we could make you laugh :)

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  3. You're so optimistic and positive! I hope that you're cleared to start the rehab process soon girl!

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    1. Thanks girl -- me too! Maybe I need some blueberry wine to help the healing process ;)

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  4. You are so positive about your ankle and so smart about it. Glad you are not rushing it so that it will heel well.

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    1. I'm trying to be!! PS Your marathon is SOOOOOO soon!!! I'm getting excited for you!

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  5. I am going to try this pushup challenge but I can't deal with this other stuff. I admire your discipline! Hang in there at school, I know it's tough maneuvering. You are recuperating well my friend. Continue to take care!

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    1. Girl -- my arms are DEAD haha but I love it :) I'm on the second rest day and thankful for it!

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