LISTEN TO YOUR TRAINER

Well I guess Gloria can tell me "I TOLD YOU SO!!!" You see she gave me a walking schedule. I walked on the treadmill some but walking on the sidewalk is different and she said I needed to start a little at a time. My schedule had me walking 10 minutes every other day. Well 10 minutes was nothing---I wanted to walk 3 miles. So hard headed me went right out and bought walking shoes and began. I was ready to take on the hills of 4th street. I did and boy am I sorry I did not listen!!!

I went to see Dr. Johncock this morning. He gave me a scolding for not listening to Gloria!! I have metatarsalgis/capsulitis/neuritis/arthritis in my feet. There is inflammation between the bones and I have bruised my feet. SO, at Dr. Johncock's instructions, no walking and light cardio and workouts for a week. He said then to start out at 10 minutes every other day for a week and 15 minutes the following week. No inclines. I have anti-inflammatory meds to take and molded insoles in my shoes.

Dr. Johncock has always been very supportive of my journey to a healthier me and always voices how proud he is of my accomplishments. If you need a podiatrist I recommend Dr. Johncock. Of course if you listen to your trainer a podiatrist may not be necessary!!!

So, this is yet another delay in my journey. This one caused by none other than myself!! so my advise is whatever the professional trainer says to do ---do it and don't be as stubborn as I am!!
Thanks for coming along on this journey. Email me at healthierfaith@yahoo.com.

PS: I want to thank Shannon, Gwen and Hilary for all your support of my walking adventure. I also thank all of you who have said you will walk with me on one day or another. 10-15 minutes is probably way to elementary for you all. SO until I work myself up to 30-60 minute walk I don't expect anyone to join me.

My Poor Sore Feet

Well, I walked 3 miles on Monday and did pretty good. I walked the miles in about 55 minutes. It was hard!!! Gloria, my trainer, has instructed me to only walk on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I was really tuckered out when I got back to the gym. I walked from Body Dimensions down 4th Street for 1 and 1/2 miles and then turned around and walked back.

Then I walked this morning. Hilary walked with me. It was a good walk and I hope I did not slow her down much. I really appreciated her walking with me. The only problem is that my feet are killing me. Gloria told me to fill a bottle with water, freeze it, and roll it under my feet. Well, I did that on Monday and it really helped. But today my feet are so tender I can't hardly stand for the frozen bottle to touch them. The pads behind my toes are raw and so tender I can hardly walk so I have an appointment with Dr. Johncock on Friday.

The thing that really blows my mind is this little demon on my shoulder. I have mentioned her before. I walked on Monday and sure enough Monday night she whispers in my ear, "You walked 3 miles today, you could have a little extra to eat tonight." She is so evil!!! I did not succumb to her temptations!!

Thanks for coming along on my journey to a healthier, and more active, me!! Email me at healthierfaith@yahoo.com.