My knee has been so swollen it's uncomfortable to walk, sit, stand, etc. Melanie had her ACL repaired a few years ago and still had this amazing icing machine. It literally pumps freezing cold water around the knee. And it doesn't quit like an ice pack will. It's offered me so much relief already! So …
Favorite Things…
A few of my favorite things that get my by as I focus on my health. This tumbler was purchased at Costco. It came two to a pack for like $20 and let me tell you. I've never had anything work like it. I put ice in in the a.m., add my water or what-not, …
Busy weekend…
What a great and busy weekend. For so many reasons. Let's start out with a few confessions first, then I'll bore you with the details. #1 Eating: still totally on plan, but bingeing like crazy none-the-less. I'm not sure if it's my cycle, boredom (still laid up with this leg) or what, but if it …
Pain…
So this one is not about recipes or exercise or even my injury. This one goes deeper. I've spent the last hour doing two things. Putting clothes away, which forced me to go through my drawers and get rid of or donate things that just don't fit anymore (or I wouldn't wear if they did) …
So that little knee issue…
Turns out, my knee is a little worse than I thought. And not from the walk at the MAC the other day, though that didn't help. The day before I used a great running app to start to build stamina. Now, it was walk 2 minutes, run 1 minute for about 25 minutes total (with …
Sweet Potato Hash and an NSV!!
Part I: I couldn't help but share this yummy recipe from the new Whole30 cookbook. If you like sweet potatoes you are in for a treat! This took about 20 minutes to prepare but so worth the wait. Simple ingredients, simple preparation, ah-mazing taste! What you need: 4 tsp. olive oil, 1 medium sweet potato, …
Resting…
So, I'm sitting today out. I have some pretty nasty arthritis in both knees, but in my "good" knee, the one I didn't have reconstructive surgery on years ago, it's the worst. And walking in the cold 2 miles with a lot of incline yesterday didn't do it much good. 😦 I iced it and …
Workout #2…and lunch!
This morning I knew I needed to do cardio, and it's winter so I'm usually in the basement on the treadmill, but the sun was shining...I couldn't resist going outside. And not just in our neighborhood for a walk. Instead I dragged my hubby, Frank, with me to walk around the MAC park in town. …
Workout #1 in the books…
Workout #1 and meal #1 in the books. Happy New Year day! 2016 is in the rearview mirror and 2017 is straight ahead. This morning I did an upper body (arms & shoulders) workout with weights and then jog/walked for another 30 minutes. I'm spent. But I feel good. Breakfast was protein and fruit/vegi. I …
Shrinking Shay 