Amanda Frey

Back In Action

Saturday, February 14th, 2009, by Amanda, Miscellaneous, No Comments

Wow. It’s been a while since my last post. I have been doing a lot of work towards getting my daycare started. I have recently hit some road blocks with getting back into school. I’m sure my goal will be accomplished. I just need to tweek my plan a little bit. There are just a few things I need to do before I can get into school. But I’m not giving up. There are a lot of single parents out there in my shoes that I am working towards being there for.

I’m still struggling with foot pain. And to be honest, I have been severely slacking on my workouts because of this. However, my brother, who is also now a certified personal trainer, introduced me to the new 100 Day Better Body Challenge that I am very excited about. So far I’m doing well. But it’s only day 8. It’s going to be getting a lot harder. I’m ready for it tho. I have a plan for when the reps increase. I’m having fun with it. Basically, it’s push ups and sit ups. Day 1: 1 push up 1 sit up. Day 2: 2 push ups 2 sit ups, and so on. I have also decided to add a personal goal into the mix by matching the push ups and sit ups with supermans. This decision came after an educational discussion with my brother.

It’s not going too bad so far, but again, it’s only day 8. Almost anyone can do 8 push ups and 8 sit ups. I thought it was going to be a lot harder than it currently is, considering that I have not been doing as much intense strength training than I was. I know it’s going to get pretty tough, probably around day 25. At that point I’m probably going to have to break it up into multiple sets of 5-10 reps throughout the day. I will accomplish this challenge. And I am going to be that much sexier by the time I’m done.

I have tried to get a few of my friends involved in the challenge as well. Unfortunately, there were no takers. A few people said it sounded like fun. Some people looked at me like I was crazy. I understand that fitness is not for everyone. But I strongly believe it should be. There is going to come a time when one cannot even walk up a flight of stairs without being in pain or running out of breath. For most, I’m sure it can be prevented with a little bit of exercise and proper eating. I refuse to be that person when I get older.

I saw this lady walking down the street after work this past week. She had to be in her 70’s. But oh my goodness, she was the sexiest old lady on the planet. You could tell she takes very good care of herself. She had on a knee length skirt and a nice “trendy” blouse, and a pair of 3 inch heels. This lady had tighter legs than some supermodels. She was not what you picture when you think of an old lady. You could tell she is in much better shape than the average person. She may be up there in age, but she is far from old. That is where I want to be when I am her age. The sight of this woman walking down the street was a huge inspiration. I wish you could have seen it.

As for my foot, I’m going to have to increase the amount of stretching and exercising I do. It’s been almost 7 months now, and I’m not getting much relief. This really stinks. I am now wearing a night brace to hold my ankle at a 90 degree angle to help with the early morning pain. That also is not doing too much for me. I’ve been taking the brace to work with me and wearing it while I sit at my desk. I’m a little lost at which way to go with it at this point. The next step may be crutches or a walking cast. Neither of which I want to deal with. I’m going to have to make an appointment with my doctor soon to see if she may have any other suggestions. I do not want to get to the point where it needs surgery. I don’t think it will get that far. And there has to be something else I can do. Of course, I will keep you all informed.

It’s time for another round of stretches.

Until next time (say it with me)…

Live happy! Live strong! Live healthy! Live long!

01/05/2009

Monday, January 5th, 2009, by Amanda, Miscellaneous, No Comments

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

Oh my goodness, another year has passed. 2009 is going to be a good year, but it’s going to take a lot of work.

First, I’m going to get into this weeks workouts. I have to say I’m a little discouraged with myself. I did a lot of slacking off during the holidays which resulted in some minor depression and crankiness when I woke up this morning and stepped on the scale. I’m not going to throw numbers out there, but I don’t wanna hear the words “muscle weighs more than fat” one more time today. It doesn’t weigh that much more. But I’m not going to give up. I won’t let it hold me back. I’m gonna keep it movin’.

I felt how badly I was slacking this past Friday morning when I woke up and my muscles were so sore. More than usual. Thursday’s workout was not that bad. It should not have hurt me as bad as it did. I feel like a wuss.

Thursdays workout began with a warm up walk around a beautiful park at the base of the mountains. Quite possibly the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. It was very good for the soul. Very soothing atmosphere. The workout was suppose to be 5 rounds but capped off at 3 with 15 reps each with 15# kettle bells as follows:
-kettle bell swings
-shoulder press
-sumo dead lift high pulls
-sit ups
Very painful the next day.

Friday and Saturday I was very sore and slacked off again. Sunday, however, I got the cardio workout of my life. Melanie and I were helping each other with some different areas of boxing. We didn’t get to spar at all, but I learned a lot of new drills and almost puked a few times, as well as getting quite light-headed. Today, my back and shoulders are as sore as they were the first time I strapped on the gloves. GOOD JOB, MELANIE!!!

Today’s workout was a little bit on the light side. Back to the resistance bands. I tried some different exercises along with some of the same exercises I have been doing. Of course, 3 rounds 15 reps:
-w/ stretch band:
-leg press
-w/ light and medium bands:
-squats
-chest press
-chest fly
-standing rows
-lateral raise
-w/ medium band:
-tricep extensions

Tomorrow is going to be about the same with the added ab workout.

I’m still studying the licensing requirements for my daycare. I can’t wait to see some actual progress being made in that area. I’m definitely ready to be self employed. I know its going to be a lot of hard work, but I’m sure that being my own boss is going to make it well worth it. As a matter of fact, I just got some good ideas I need to jot down before I forget them.

Until next time…

…Do I need to say it?

12/28/2008

Sunday, December 28th, 2008, by Amanda, Miscellaneous, No Comments

So 2008 is about to come to a close, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the year. Plenty of ups and downs (and even a few upside-downs). But no matter what has happened this past year, it’s going to stay in 2008 and 2009 is gonna kick some royal butt.

For my 2008 flashback:

The year started off pretty rough. I was settling into a new job that I honestly didn’t think would last. It’s a very stressful job, but I have become quite good at what I do. And I have learned to like it. I plan to stick around for quite some time.

I’ve made some wonderful friends at work that I hold very dear to me. And they have all in their own way taught me a few things about myself that have made me a better person. For all of you, I want to thank you for welcoming me into your life and hope your 2009 is the best year ever.

About halfway thru this past year, my daughter and I went thru a traumaticing ordeal that has impacted my life greatly. Her, not so much, and just like the rest 2008 it’s going to stay there. I’m not going to get into detail, but I will say that it was another very valuable lesson learned. That lesson has motivated me to start working on something that is going to make 2009 a very productive year. I’ll get into that in a moment. My angel, Monica, I love you more than you will ever know.

After I got my mind right from that I got another wake up call from my brother, Eric, and his wife, Melanie. They made me realize that I’m in really rough shape physically. As you have read, they are helping me get healthy. But you never really got to hear how bad I started out.

I started the year with a slightly injured foot (ironically the same foot that is healing now) which kept me off my feet unless absolutely necessary, which in return helped me add on quite a few pounds. I was smoking heavily which has also taken its toll on my body. When I got to eat, it was nothing good for my body. My health had me on my way to my grave.

So, over the summer I decided to take Eric up on an offer to hang out at the park one Sunday morning to have some fun kicking each other’s butts. Eric and Melanie bought me my first mouth guard (which had me a little nervous) and we were on our way to the park. Not being anywhere near as good of shape as they are I was scared to death that I was going to get hurt…BAD!

That first day at the park I learned some boxing basics and a little bit of martial arts. I was punching and getting punched. I was flipping and getting flipped. It was so much fun and I didn’t get hurt. I was, however, very sore. Oh boy, was I sore. I was so sore I didn’t think I was going to go the following Sunday, but I did. Still didn’t get hurt, but yes I was sore, and I went again the week after. This is where I found my interest in boxing.

Over the past few months it has become a little less of a butt kickin’ frenzy and has become more of a gettin’ healthy frenzy. I don’t get to box with Melanie as much as I used to, but that’s ok. I’ll get more into that in a moment as well. But anyway, the gettin’ healthy is just as much fun as gettin’ my butt kicked for sport.

In October, Eric ran some baseline tests on my level of physical fitness. The results, of course, is that I need a whole lot of work. Eric and Melanie have been working patiently with me to show me a healthier lifestyle. The things I have been doing I have tried in the past, and have failed. But they workout beside me and tell me how good I’m doing, and I’m pretty sure that is a big part of me continuing to progress. Since my baseline tests in October I have lost 7 pounds and gained so much strength. I have never been this strong in my life. I never had an interest in being strong or healthy. So, to Eric and Melanie (who is now a Certified Personal Trainer- YOU ROCK!!!), thank you for all you determination, motivation, and encouragement!

I was given a bribe to quit smoking, as you have also read previously, and I got my pretty pink, purple, and white tennis raquet. I’ve been playing tennis with the wall at the tennis court a lot and have lost a few balls over the fence. That’s so stinkin’ frustrating. Today I got to play with my brother, and it was so much fun. Eric and I haven’t played tennis in about 10 years. Neither of us are pros but it was a good time with a great guy. I look forward to more time with my brother and the tennis court.

So, that is the short and skinny of my 2008. I’m closing out this year a little bit healthier than I started, a few pounds lighter, and a whole lot happier. And I’m also closin’ it out as a non smoker!!!

Plans for 2009:

I’m going to continue with my gettin’ healthy frenzy by continuing my workouts more intensely and making sure I stick to my 3 meals a day (and making those meals a lot more nutritious). I’m going to budget in some home fitness equipment to make my workouts more productive and give me more of a variety.

I’m going to also work on my boxing more. I plan to start going to the local boxing gym at least once a week (hopefully 2 or 3 times a week). I also plan on getting some boxing equipment for the house for the days I can’t make it to the gym.

My main plan for 2009 is to go back to school. I want to go for child development and early childhood education. I’m going to get my fingerprint clearance. And I’m going to keep collecting and storing lightly used clothes and toys for children to be used at the licensed daycare I plan to open in January of 2011. I’m going to read the licensing requirements over and over until it’s embedded in my head.

I’m going to do everything I can to increase my income to better Monica’s and my way of living and to go towards the cost of opening my business. I will work overtime and/or get a second job if I need to. All I can say is that I refuse to stay stuck. I gotta keep it movin’.

I’m not going to let you in on all my plans for ‘09 right now. I want you to stay tuned for the wonderful world of Monica and Amanda. There’s a whole lot more to come.

Until next time…

Live happy. Live strong. Live healthy. Live long.

12/07/2008

Sunday, December 7th, 2008, by Amanda, Miscellaneous, 1 Comment

WHAT A WEEK!!! I have so much to talk about this evening. So, let’s get started.

First, and most important to me right now, I’m kicking plantar fasciitis butt! It’s been about a week since I have felt any pain during the day. The little bit of pain I have been feeling is only at night if I have over worked my foot. There is a rare occasion that I may step on a rock in just the right spot that sends a shooting pain, but for the most part, I’m going to say it’s about 90% better. And I’m so excited. I have been able to cut the doses I take of ibuprofen in half. Instead of taking between 1200 to 1800 mg a day, I’m down to 600 to 900 mg. That makes me very happy because I don’t really like taking medication at all. I’m looking forward to getting back to the jump rope because the stationary bike kinda stinks. I’ll say another month and I’ll be a jumping freak.

The 3rd was my one year at my current job. Those of you who know what I endure on a daily basis would be quite proud. Most people can’t make it past their 90 probation period. For those of you who don’t know what I do, I am a “problem solver” for a major wireless company. I’m the one you call when you need to add text message to your cell phone or change your calling plan. That’s the easy part. Honestly, the entire job is easy. The hard part is dealing with angry customers who can’t figure out why their wireless bill is so high. And I’m tellin’ you, if the FCC could hear some of these people they would be in a heap of crap. And my job is to sit there and take it. I’m very good at what I do. I have a great eye and can see when something just doesn’t look right, and I fix it. If I can’t see what’s wrong I WILL figure it out. Behind every computer is a human and we do make errors. It’s my job to fix those errors.

When I’m not taking calls at work I am doing any number of other things. Some days I walk the call floor and answer questions that others may have about policies or procedures. Other days I am a mentor for the newbies fresh out of training, just hitting the call floor. It’s the same as walking the call floor as a whole, only with a smaller group of people that may need a little extra help. When I’m not walking, mentoring, or taking calls, I also teach supplemental trainings. Basically, when a new policy or procedures, system enhancements to make our job easier, or new products or services that need to be taught to the entire call floor, I’ll grab 20 people off the phone at a time and teach them. Teaching is my favorite part of the job, and my goal with the company is to become an instructor.

My workout today really kicked my butt. I haven’t done much all week. I’ve been in relaxation mode. We didn’t go to the park today, but I think I get a better strength workout when I workout at Eric and Melanie’s. Melanie kicks my butt in their fitness center. I don’t get to use mine so I take advantage of their’s whenever the opportunity arises. I love that I’m getting fit and I really do enjoy working out. I just get discouraged sometimes because I’m still not where I want to be. I know I shouldn’t get discouraged because if I think back to August when I first started this journey, I see the how far I have come. I know I’m doing a great job. And I know I’m twice as strong as I was. And I’m totally ok with my curves. It’s the belly I can’t stand. But that’s any easy fix…more ab workouts. A lot more ab workouts. I don’t think I do them as much as I should. They hurt so bad. But I know that just like the other exercises, it will get easier.

Anyway, without further delay here is today’s ruthless workout…

-stationary bike 10 min-5 min-5 min
-leg extensions 60# 15-15-15
-leg curls 30# 15-15-15
-shoulder press 40# 15-15-15
-chest press 50# 15-15-15
-vertical butterfly 50# 15-15-15
-tricep extension 20# 15-15-15
-bicep curls (rough start)
-round 1 was 3 at 50#, 3 at 40#, 7 at 30#
-round 2 was 15 at 30#
-round 3 was 15 at 40#
-lat row 50# 15-15-15
-pull down 40# 15-15-15
-crunches 10
-side crunches 10
-toe touches 10 each side
-10 sets of 3 bicycle sit ups
-side oblique crunches 10 each side

The bicep curls were really tough today for some reason. I’m not sure why, but those muscles did not want to get moving. I think that’s the part of the workout that had me discouraged. I just couldn’t get the weight up. But I pushed thru it. I fight for those 15 reps. They’re mine. I own them. And I won’t settle for anything less than 15.

Well, that’s it for today.

Until next time… Live happy. Live strong. Live healthy. Live long.

11/30/2008

Sunday, November 30th, 2008, by Amanda, Miscellaneous, No Comments

Today my mini and I got to go to the park. It’s been a couple of weeks, and it felt so good to get back in action. And it was nice to have everyone back at the park again. It’s been a couple of weeks since we all got together. It’s been a little hectic the past few weeks for everyone in their own respect.

I haven’t really done much this past week trying to stay off my foot. It was working for the most part. My foot was feeling really good the past few days. Very minimal amount of pain for the most part. Until today…

After my warm up, I did my resistance bands circuit as follows…

With light and medium bands
-chest press 15-15-15
-rows 15-15-15
-squats 15-15-15
With medium bands
-shoulder press 15-15-15
-tricep extension 15-15-15
-shoulder press 15-15-15
-and a few other exercises I can’t think of right now. I really do need to keep a notebook handy to record my workouts a little better.

After those pesky resistance bands it was time to play. I went a few rounds of chanbara (well, it was more like uncontrolled butt kicking with the pool noodle wrapped pvc pipe) with the kids. These kids got some power behind them. It was 2 on 1 with Mini Danger and my nephew against me. It was so much fun, and thank goodness I had my hands wrapped because my nephew got me so hard in my hand he left a bruise. I also went a round or 2 with my brother.

After the chanbara came a few rounds of boxing with Danger Girl. She is a darn good fighter. I can’t say that enough. She gets better every week. And she’s fast. But I have to say, I’m also getting better. I don’t get black eyes anymore. But don’t get me wrong, I still took a few good blows to the noggin.

All the running and playing I did today was so much fun. The only bad thing is that it was detrimental to the healing process of my foot. I wish I didn’t need it to get thru every day. But it’s my foot. How do I not use it? I will figure this out. But that 2 hours of fun is going to cost me about 3 days of excruciating pain and probably another 4 or 5 of a dull nagging pain before it starts to mellow out again. It’s so bad right now that you can see the inflammation. STUPID ITIS!!! And on that note I’m going to go search for more home treatment for my stinkin’ itis.

Until next time…

Live happy. Live strong. Live healthy. Live long.

11/23/2003

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008, by Amanda, Health and Fitness, No Comments

Oh my goodness. What a day. Today is day 3 without a cigarette and I don’t feel too good. I’ve been vomitting a little bit as my lungs start to heal. But in 18 days I’ll be hittin’ around the tennis balls with a brand new tennis raquet. I’m sure everyday will get a little better.

My workout today was intense. Danger Girl really kicked my butt tonight. If anyone needs a good personal trainer I highly recommend my brother and his wife. They definitely know how to get results.

With my plantar fasciitis, I’ve had to back off the jogging and the jump rope. This, I’m sure, will only be temporary. Even high knee lifts can be a quite painful, so having to stay off my foot to even warm up tonight was killer. Check out this insane workout…

Warm up- 10 minutes on a stationary bike moving right into:

-shoulder press: 15 at 30#
-leg extensions: 15 at 50#
-chest press: 15 at 40#
-chest flies: 15 at 40#
-tricep extensions: 15 at 10#
-bicep curls: 15 at 40#
-lat rows: 15 at 35#
-lat pull downs: 15 at 35#
-5 minutes on stationary bike
-shoulder press: 15 at 30#
-leg extensions: 15 at 50#
-leg curls: 15 each leg at 20#
-chest press: 15 at 40#
-chest flies: 15 at 40#
-tricep extensions: 15 at 10#
-bicep curls: 15 at 40#
-lat rows: 15 at 35#
-lat pull downs: 15 at 35#
-2 minutes on stationary bike
-shoulder press: 15 at 40#
-leg extensions: 15 at 60#
-leg curls: 15 each leg at 30#
-chest press: 15 at 50#
-chest flies: 15 at 50#
-tricep extensions: 15 at 20#
-bicep curls: 10 at 50#
-lat rows: 15 at 45#
-lat pull downs: 15 at 45#
-bicycle sit ups: 10
-elbow to opposite knee: 10
-raised leg ankle touch: 10

I only had a few seconds to rest before moving right into the next exercise with a few stretches in between. I felt so sick to my stomach. A few hours later I still do. I’m not looking forward to how I’m going to feel in the morning, but it’s a good pain.

I’m so proud of myself for jumpin’ in and making these lifestyle changes. None of them are easy, but they are all worth the pain I have been enduring.

I want to put this out there for all you big beautiful women in the world. If you are happy with who you are (physically, mentally, and emotionally), by all means continue being happy. But for those of you who don’t like shopping in the plus size department (cuz you know none of the clothes fit right), you can make changes, slowly, to better the way you feel about yourself. You can take “baby steps”, as my brother would say, and before you know it, you’ll be leaping into bigger and better things.

Keep in mind, when I started taking my baby steps, I was physically weak. Remember, I was doing push ups off the kitchen counter. I couldn’t do 10 sit ups without wanting to cry. Seeing the other people I hang with on Sundays in great shape, doing things I never thought I would be able to do was very discouraging. But I’m tackling these challenges and I’m starting to get quite fit. Sure I still have some extra pounds and there is still a lot I can’t do yet. But I get stronger ever day. Just look at my posts for the past 2 weeks. I was about to invest in a couple 15# kettle bells of my own, rather than using my Eric and Danger Girl’s. Good thing I didn’t spend that money because looking at what I accomplished tonight, it would have been a waste of my hard earned money. In just 2 weeks I have, in some exercises, tripled the amount of weight I’m using.

Big girls of the world, I’m here for you. I’m here to motivate and encourage you as Eric and his wife have done for me. We can take this journey from fat to fit together. It’s always nice knowing you have someone with you when it gets tough. If ever you need some encouragement, feel free to holla at your girl. We’re all in this together.

Until next time…

Live happy. Live strong. Live healthy. Live long.

Oh, I hope your hand is feeling better Hammie. Ya gotta watch out for those heavy bags. *wink*

11/20/2008

Thursday, November 20th, 2008, by Amanda, Health and Fitness, No Comments

Today is the best day of the year. It has been since 2003. It’s a day of celebration. My Mini Danger turned 5 today. She’s not a baby anymore. She’s a young lady now. The phrase “proud parent” is an understatement. I’m proud of myself for raising her on my own without any help from my “sperm donor” financially or otherwise. I don’t have much in the lines of family, so I don’t really have anyone to watch her for me to get that highly valued “me time”. But that’s perfectly fine. I haven’t had more than maybe 1 night a year to go out with friends or have a night to myself. I’m proud of myself for not going crazy by now. I’m proud of myself for raising her to be independent yet still get along with others. She’s well mannered, respectful, polite, intelligent, strong, and everything else a parent could hope their child to be. Every child is a product of their parent(s). I have a great kid, so I must be a great parent. I’m proud of her for becoming the young lady she is today. I’m proud of her for putting up with me for the past 5 years. Today, I am so proud!!!

After resting the majority of the week I ran thru a painful workout this evening. I’ve been pretty repetitive with my workouts lately. Well, not tonight. I use to think that resistance bands were for wimps. I was foolin’ myself big time. Those things are evil. But I can see myself enjoying them for quite a while.

We began with stretches and a quick warm up which consisted of 10 each:
-bicycle sit ups
-squats
-wall push ups

The workout was 3 rounds of each exercise with 30 seconds of rest before starting back up. The workout was as follows:
With light and medium bands:
-chest press 15-15-15
-rows 15-15-15
-squats 15-15-15
With medium bands:
-tricep extensions 15-15-15
-bicep curls 15-15-15
-shoulder press 15-12-12
Abdominal workout w/ no resistance band (and very painful):
-elbows to opposite knees sit ups 10
-leg lifts 10
-raised leg ankle touches 10

I’m going to hurt real bad tomorrow but I’m tough. I can handle it. I will never again underestimate something that looks wimpy. And the best thing about these resistance bands is that I can take them to work with me and get my workout in while I make money. I’ve been looking for something I can do at work. This is gonna be great.

So, when my brother came by for my workout tonight, he had with him a reward for when I hit day 21 as a non-smoker. He had a purple, pink, and white tennis raquet. It was so pretty. But I can’t have it until I have gone 21 days without a cigarette. There is no doubt in my mind that in 21 days that tennis raquet will be mine.

I can’t say this enough, but I am so grateful to have my brother in my life. He motivates me to be the best I can be and encourages me like no one ever has before. I couldn’t ask for a better sibling. Again I want to say…THANK YOU, ERIC!!!

Well, that’s my Thursday. I hope everyone’s was as good as mine.

Until next time…

Live happy. Live strong. Live healthy. Live long.

Being a Quitter Can Be Good

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008, by Amanda, Health and Fitness, 1 Comment

So today wasn’t completely smoke free. I swear this is going to be the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I need to get out of the mind set that I need a cigarette when I’m stressed or discouraged. Why is it so hard to quit? I believe in mind over matter, so why in the world am I letting a plant control me? I need to be able to take a cigarette in my hand and break it in half rather than letting it break me. I could use some extra prayers for the strength to quit for good once and for all.

I’ve been accomplishing the goals I set for myself in regards to my health, but I’m kinda doing it backwards. The first thing I should have done was quit smoking. But I guess as long as I just do it, it won’t really matter in what order I accomplish these goals. Right? The important thing is that my health is improving and that’s my main goal.

A few months ago I was at WalMart at one of those self blood pressure monitors by the pharmacy and that stupid thing thought it was a good idea to tell me I was prehypertensive. The nerve of that thing! I’m only 29. How? What? Nah! Well, that struck me right in the heart when I think of seeing myself on all sorts of crazy maintenance drugs and dieing before I ever got a chance to live. I wasn’t diggin’ it at all.

When I told my brother about this, he seemed upset. That’s how I knew that regardless of what we have been thru in the past he cares about me and wants me to live a long, healthy life. He stepped in and showed me that I can overcome just about anything. My last post said that I need to quit smoking for myself and Mini, but I have to include Eric in that list. Yes, I will be the one to benefit the most from giving up the funk. That’s true. But I have been making Eric so proud that to give up on this would be a great disappointment to him. I don’t want to let him down. I don’t want him to think that all his hard work and patience is for nothing. So, I’m going to try again tomorrow and DARN IT, I’m going to do it.

As for my workout today, well, I’m a little discouraged. I’m almost to the point of tears with my foot. The physical and mental pain is starting to get to me. I’m thinking about seeing what I can do to get a crutch to support the weight on my right side so I don’t have to use my foot, but I don’t want to completely not use it at all and risk getting blood clots in my leg from not using it. (This is where Eric comes in with his expert opinion.) I can’t believe that it won’t get better with home treatment. I’m not going to accept that. And I refuse to believe it will get bad enough to need surgery. But the home treatment is not working. Oh, what to do? I’m trying so hard not to push thru the pain, but I’m afraid that it’s going to become the only way to deal with it and still take part in the things I enjoy in life. I’m sure I’ll get some good feedback. In the meantime, I won’t lose hope, and I hope no one else does either.

Until next time…

Live happy. Live strong. Live healthy. Live long.

11/17/2008

Monday, November 17th, 2008, by Amanda, Health and Fitness, No Comments

It was a little depressing not going to the park yesterday, but it’s for the best. It was a busy weekend for everyone else so I did as I was told and relaxed (for the most part). My foot doesn’t seen to be getting much better, if at all. But I’m still not going to let it bring me down. I’m going to continue with the stretches and the strengthening exercises and hope for the best. As well as the ibuprofen to prevent the inflammation. I’ve come to grips with the fact that it may not get better, but hopefully it gets more manageable.

I have developed an interest in parkour and would love to give it a try. I hope I get to give it a try. With the condition of my foot I may not be able to, but I’m not going to give up until I know for sure that there will never be a way I can put that much shock on my foot. It’s going to remain as one of my goals. I’m going to keep working towards that goal. But even if I never get to partake in the parkour at least I will know that I did my best trying to get there. Until then, on to my next adventure.

With the love I have developed for boxing I have to take good care of my body to be able to be my best at it. My next goal is to quit smoking for good. Boxing and smoking are not a good mix. I believe I have the potential to become a very good boxer. But even when you’re getting the wind knocked out of you, I think it’s best to start with some wind to get knocked out. I’m going to do it. I need to quit for myself and Mini Danger. I will quit. And I’m going to tackle this head on first thing in the morning. I’m going to start my day on a new note as a non-smoker. Wish me luck.

As for any recent workouts, I kept off my foot as much as possible this past weekend. Today I wanted to get back in slowly to get ready to jump in full force tomorrow. Today was light. Some stretches and about a 2 mile brisk walk after work. Tomorrow I plan on doing a circuit with Mini Danger after work.

I’m going to close with an apology to those who look forward to reading my blog daily. As I was getting my physical rest this weekend I also needed to get some mental rest. So, I’m sorry if I left you with nothing new over the weekend, but you can look forward to more this week.

Until next time…

Live happy. Live strong. Live healthy. Live long.