Bummer Deal...

We have had such a whirl-wind of a week that when my feet really started hurting, I tried to ignore it so I could continue to get things done. Once I realized the pain wasn't going away, i figured I should go and get it checked out. This is most definitely the last thing I expected to have happen, but none-the-less, here I am being told by the doctors "to keep my feet up" for a week while the strained ligaments in my arches heal. How in the world am I supposed to be a mom, unpack, get the laundry done, grocery shop, clean up the house, and keep my feet up for a week? I think I'm going to go crazy! The other "stuff" I can over look or have Matt help with, which he has already offered several times, but how in the world do you keep up with a toddler and a baby while "keeping your feet up, and for a week at that?" Any suggestions??

So how did this happen one might ask? I guess stretching before any exercise program and not using 2 1/2 year old shoes really makes a difference in preventing injuries. I strained the ligaments in my feet b/c my shoes weren't supporting my feet anymore and I wasn't warming the muscles up before I started walking/exercising. I guess you can say I've learned my lesson, that's for sure.

So, it looks like my walking will be put on hold. The doctor has given me a list of stretches to do to help relieve some of the tightness, so I'll be able to continue with my daily stretches. No stamina training for a week either. I am still going to try to start my muscle training tomorrow with my Mummy Tummy exercises and Pilates, as long as it doesn't hurt my feet. I don't think it should.

For the last few days I have been a little bummed about having to be here in AZ, and my first reaction is to find a little comfort in eating. I wish I could report that I was able to withstand the desire to eat whatever was in sight and that I stuck to the plan, but I cannot. Especially since when I got back to our apartment here, all that there was to eat was cold cereal, Doritos, Oreos, a couple of cans of stuff, cheese, and tortillas. It took me a couple of days to get to the store, so I think I ate more than half of those Oreos. Dang it! It is so easy to throw the towel in and say "Forget it, I've already messed up, what's the point," but I KNOW I can do this, so as soon as I finish this post, I am going to make a menu and a shopping list and send Matt out to get some real food. I'm not going to let a few days stop me from eating healthy. I feel the effects of the junk I've been eating too, I feel so yucky. I have a headache and I feel like I could just stay in bed all day. (Too bad I have to or I'd force myslef to get up). I did go through the pantry and throw all the junk food away, so here's to a better tomorrow. I'll post my menu as soon as I finish.