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I scared myself

Saturday, June 16, 2012

When I over did my exercise on my knees I frightened myself more then I realized. Instead of just starting again slowly as I planed I only did the PT work ...problem is that is just twice a week and SO this morning when I went to do simple heel slides on the bed I couldn't bend without pain...geesh this isn't rock science I know and can do this the right way. So twice aday on the bike for 15 minutes ONLY... three times exercises given to me by the PT and walking once every hour just to stretch.
OK this time...this simple way...I will just do it.
I really do have issues with thinking I have a way that is different from what the experts tell me to do. Hardheaded Hardheaded and did I mention hardheaded?
Cheers! the days lovely and my eating is on plan, this is the summer challenge time I signed up for! This is fun and even tho sometimes I feel like I am doing robot type behavior I will continue.
I'm also SO very grateful for the Spark Friends and their support because without it this all would be so much harder. Why do things like this by yourself when you can join others with the same struggles and cares.
So now I will stop scaring myself with what might happen or what won't happen and just take it day by day and when things get rough come and read blogs...they really help.

cheryl
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CARRIE1948 6/18/2012 9:25AM

    It's hard to follow instructions when you want to be better. But, you know this is the way to go.

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DETERMINEDJANET 6/16/2012 8:12PM

    Keep up the "robot type behavior!" LOL I have trouble with my knees if I bike too long so I'm really having to be careful about that with the kids and at the gym.

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JUDITHWITHROW 6/16/2012 4:57PM

    Not overdoing it is hard! Your plan sounds good.

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RG_DFW 6/16/2012 3:50PM

    Good perspective

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DOODIE59 6/16/2012 2:02PM

    Remember -- first rule of health care: Do no harm:) Be gentle with yourself, and follow their instructions. You'll get where you want to be soon enough ... then you can get serious about Walking Across America:) See you on the road --
Deirdre

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CATHYJR73 6/16/2012 1:48PM

    You can do it!! Be kind to yourself and remember Rome was not built in a day and neither is your body improved overnight, one day at a time! Be patient with yourself you are amazing!! emoticon

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CATS_MEOW_0911 6/16/2012 12:42PM

    Cheryl, hope the knee shapes up soon! I have a bum knee, too, and I just have to back off as needed. Not always fun, but I have learned to be a lot more flexible with myself. Great job pressing on despite the challenge.

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