Bootcamp progress, sprained foot & other bits

Thursday, January 14, 2010

I am not keeping up with the bootcamp very well but that is water under the bridge. Like the Spark book says, don't beat yourself up over small things. I am trying to keep up. I did the video yesterday and I had plenty of fiber. I did the cardio and that how I got my sprained foot. I will try and keep up as much as I can now.

I was happily "walking" along with Leslie Sansone yesterday, doing the power boosted part of the walk, forward and backward walking and took one step too far backward and twisted my foot. I saw stars, it hurt. I stopped for a minute until the stars went away then checked the toes and the range of motion. It stopped hurting and felt ok so I went back to walking. later on in the evening it hurt a bit and it was swollen so I put ice on it. Today it does hurt a bit so I wrapped it but I am so uncomfortable trying to keep it elevated.
Sounds like a day to lay around and do cross stitch while I keep the foot up. It's one thing to sit around all day and do nothing when you have no energy, but it's another thing to HAVE to sit around when all you want to do is get up and move!

Speaking of Leslie Sansone, I joined her Walk Club yesterday. I got an AARP discount on the membership fee so that was GREAT. She has some extra videos you don't get without the membership plus a walk journal.

That's my story for today.

  

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SAMANTHALEAHE 1/14/2010 2:51PM

Sorry about your foot hope it heals fast so you can get back in the walking. Cross stitch seems a good thing to do when your not doing anything else do to hurting. I do plastic canvas and tried cross stitch once but didn't get it. Well hope you are having a great day. Report Inappropriate Comment

ILOVETOCRUISE 1/14/2010 9:36AM

Take care of the sprain. I hate to give bad news but they can take time to heal. Look on the bright side, you will get to do a lot of needlework. Take care and take it easy. Report Inappropriate Comment

HOPE2BE 1/14/2010 8:17AM

Sorry to hear about your ankle. Perhaps the cross stitch will be nice to catch up on while you're healing. You might also try some exercises that you don't normally do like crunches to stay off your feet. That's also mixing up the exercises which is a good way to lose by confusing your body. Work around it where you stay off your feet. Good Luck Report Inappropriate Comment

JAVAJO47 1/14/2010 7:54AM

Oh Robin! I'm so sorry to hear about your ankle. Just rest for the next few days so it doesn't get worse. Cross stitching sounds like a great way to pass away the time. Next week Tuesday I need to go for some minor surgery and was told I won't be able to exercise for at least 2 weeks so I'm sure I'll get a little frustrated with sitting. This is how life goes, right??? :) Hope you are able to get up and around soon my friend! Jo Ann Report Inappropriate Comment

SOFEDUPP 1/14/2010 7:10AM

I am sorry that you got hurt walking. Hopefully it won't take long to heal. That is great that you joined Leslie's Walk at Home program. I found one of her videos on-demand and have been doing that. I really enjoy it. Here's to a speedy recovery. Report Inappropriate Comment

AMYRWATSON 1/14/2010 6:47AM

Great preserverance. You kept going and that is important. If you can't use your foot try using the fitness ball and there are videos for this too. At least you can strength train and still feel good. Hope you get better soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

GRAMMYEAC 1/14/2010 5:51AM

Ouch, Robin! I hope it's nothing more than a sprain that will clear up with a day's rest. I, too, have found it hard to keep up with the Boot Camp workouts. It's very hard to do when you're away for a few days without access to a computer. Get that foot well soon! e Report Inappropriate Comment

Crockpot Oatmeal

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Who would have thought? This was on the SparkPeople Daily desk calendar for January 2/3
Apple Cinnamon Crockpot oatmeal:
Combine 2 cups oats, 1 chopped apple, 1 tsp cinnamon and 4 cups water in your slow cooker. Cook on low overnight and sweeten to taste. Servies 4, 170 calories, 2g fat.

  

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AMYRWATSON 1/15/2010 6:47AM

That doesn't sound to bad we'll have to give that a try and it is warm good at this time of the year. Report Inappropriate Comment

MELTEAGUE 1/14/2010 1:07PM

O my , thanks so much for this, I have been looking for a solution for oatmeal in the morning without the stress! thanks! Report Inappropriate Comment

LOSINWEIGHTJEN 1/14/2010 12:18PM

sounds great! Report Inappropriate Comment

RWETHAIRYET 1/14/2010 10:36AM

I love doing grains in the crockpot for breakfast. One recipe I have includes steel cut oats, barley, brown rice and dried fruit and it makes enough to get me through the week. And best of all...that first morning it's all ready for me! Report Inappropriate Comment

KNICKGIRL 1/14/2010 9:11AM

Sounds Yummy.. will definately try! Report Inappropriate Comment

JAVAJO47 1/14/2010 7:51AM

This sounds pretty darn yummy! Did you make a full batch since it's just you and the hubby? My husband travels alot and I know that four is a bit much for one person. Maybe I'll cut it in half and give this a try. Thanks so much for bringing this recipe to our attention. Report Inappropriate Comment

HIGHBURY.HOUSE 1/14/2010 2:50AM

This sounds lovely - going to give it a try. Thank you. Report Inappropriate Comment

DOLPHINFAN1334 1/14/2010 2:46AM

I THINK I WILL HAVE TO TRY MAKING THAT. MY SON LIKES OATMEAL BUT I DO NOT EAT IT. I NEED TO GIVE IT A TRY JUST TO SEE IF MAYBE I CAN START TO LIKE IT. THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

The Spark

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

First off, if you have the book, please go to the iTunes site and rate it and leave a review. There are only 3 reviews and 6 ratings.

Today I went ahead and downloaded The Spark from iTunes. I wasn't sure if it would work on my iPod since I only have the Shuffle machine but it does work, but I don't think I can fast forward or go back and listen again but will have to start over.
So far it is very interesting and thought provoking, I am enjoying it but I still can't wait to get the hardback book. What a wonderful story of how Chris is so successful all on his own. I am going to start taking notes so I can re-read when I get the book.


I really do recommend the book if you don't have it.

  

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PINK-SOLDIER 1/13/2010 9:48PM

I am liking it too. Report Inappropriate Comment

PAULASTRAS 1/13/2010 6:23PM

Thank you for sharing this information. I have the book and have read t. Great to have, makes for hands on. Now I am re-reading it and making notes. take care, God Bless You, love and hugs, Paula :) Report Inappropriate Comment

PLAYBLUES22 1/13/2010 9:13AM

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Monday

Monday, January 11, 2010

Monday's blog of my ho hum day. Forgot to add the scale moved lower today, let's hope it keeps going lower!

  

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PAULASTRAS 1/12/2010 9:23PM

I Loved your video.....so sweet. Maybe we can call a wasted day, a me day. lol you are doing great. having a brighter week sparking :) take care, love and hugs, Paula :) Report Inappropriate Comment

MARZATAX 1/12/2010 10:13AM

Way to go! Sometimes a 'wasted' day is a good thing - to rest your mind and your body. I love your blogs - short and sweet! Report Inappropriate Comment

AMYRWATSON 1/11/2010 10:39PM

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My first video blog

Friday, January 08, 2010

My introduction

  

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THICK-MADAM1 1/11/2010 2:13PM

Hi, you did this on my birthday.. :) im new to SP.. good luck with your Journey, :D Report Inappropriate Comment

MALIBUHOPPER27 1/9/2010 1:33PM

Hello and good luck!! Report Inappropriate Comment

AMYRWATSON 1/9/2010 9:49AM

Good job it came out great and Hi. Report Inappropriate Comment

JAVAJO47 1/9/2010 3:55AM

Nice to see your smiling face girl :) Thanks for posting your first video! Report Inappropriate Comment

HOPE2BE 1/9/2010 1:15AM

Robin that's amazing how did you get that on there? I have a web cam on my netbook, did you use that to do that? You are so real. Love it. Report Inappropriate Comment

PAULASTRAS 1/8/2010 7:46PM

Oh Wow that os awesome,l don't know how to do that yet. Hi back:) Report Inappropriate Comment

KRISTENG1979 1/8/2010 7:07PM

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VALI_T 1/8/2010 5:29PM

Well hi right back at ya. Report Inappropriate Comment