Not just normal walking

Today I tried out to walk with some wrist weights just to challenge myself a little bit extra. The weather was gorgeous and I walked fast for 35min and then I did all my physio exercises (squats, squats on one leg, clam exercises, and several stretches) + 20 situps outside. The wrist weights were a nice change to my normal walks and I could feel it a little in my arms afterwards. Love my workouts so much now and I feel so strong! Looking forward to getting even stronger

My wrist weight just before I went outside.

Yogalicious wish list.

As my knee’s healing and I’m back at work I’ve been thinking of going for the yoga session we’re offered at work. The rate is really good and I think it might be good exercise for the knee, but have to double check with my physio therapist and doctor first. Hopefully I will be at it after the Easter holidays. Then I’ll just need to get some new yoga gear My favourite all time exercise clothes shop is ‘Sweaty Betty’ and they’ve got some amazing yoga clothes. These are on my wish list at the moment;

Six weeks go by so fast…

I can’t believe that this is my last proper day off! On Monday I will be going back to work again, so I thought I could summarise here what my 6 weeks off involved.

Week 1:

• Mainly stayed in bed/on the sofa
• Read some magazines
• Did easy physiotherapy exercises
• Was bored

Week 2:

• Started to be more mobile
• Did a few arts & crafts projects
• Went for a few, short walks

Week 3:

• Started to really improve
• Was allowed to cycle
• Got more rigorous physiotherapy exercises to do
• Felt better

Week 4:

• Felt almost like I was back to normal
• Deep cleaned my flat!
• Went out for a meal with my lovely work collegues
• Baked two different chocolate cakes!

Week 5:

• Went for an interview to be a community mentor. Interview lasted 5 hours and I and the knee were exhausted to max.
• Cycled more and more.
• Did more arts & crafts
• Went to Southampton for my EdPsych interview

Week 6:

• Went for lots of walks and cycled more than I have in ages.
• Started waking up earlier to get back into the work-mode.
• Got to know that I got the community mentor position for the summer!
• Went to the Royal Veterinary College to support my sister who had an interview for a Veterinary Nursing Degree.

Last few days in exercise

In the last few days I’ve probably been doing more exercise than I did from January to before having the op! I’ve been cycling, walking, doing strength/physio exercises + 20 sit ups every day! It feels so good and I’m really hoping I’ll be able to keep it up when I go back to work

Day 4.

Day four after my surgery and things are going OK. I’m doing my light physiotherapy exercises and trying to keep myself busy with other things. Although I’ve got several things to occupy my mind with I can’t help but getting bored from time to time… I actually miss work so much, I miss the kids and I miss the constant problem solving we have to do in my job. The highlight of my day was that I could bend me operated leg a little bit more than 90˚! I am meant to do this exercise where I bend and extend my leg and try and get as close to 90˚ as possible, achieving 90˚ after a couple of days was one of my “milestones” and anything beyond that is a bonus! I was very happy getting it further than 90˚ and will obviously continue doing my exercises and push myself a little I also got a letter telling me to attend physiotherapy on the 1st of March, I cannot wait!

Me bending my leg more than 90˚! Woop woop!

Becoming strong.

As you all know my knee surgery is coming closer and I’ll have to be as strong as I possibly can be, to be able to recover well from the surgery. I have been going for walks and been doing my physio exercises, for a while but today I thought that I’ll up my game a little bit. While I was tidying the flat I found an exercise I game I bought for Rob’s PlayStation 3 a while ago. Had completely forgotten about it, but now I thought I could use it to become stronger. Did a few core exercises, some leg exercises (must have done something like 200 squats!) and some stretches. Then I also did my physio exercises and now I can hardly lift my legs! Hopefully I’ll be strong and fit for surgery and hopefully I’ll recover quickly!

Must recommend the game as well! “My Fitness Coach Club” for PlayStation 3! Such a great game!

First power walk of 2013!

I’ve been for my first proper walk this year. I love walking, especially when I can put my headphones on and blast some music out. It always helps clearing my thoughts and I come home with a light soul It’s also one of the low impact exercises I can still do!

MRI-scan.

I haven’t been writing much lately, mainly because I haven’t had much to write. I am lacking inspiration due that my knee has been injured for about 15 weeks now. I haven’t been able to go about my daily life as I want to, haven’t been able to do any exercise so the only thing I’ve immersed myself in s my work, which is taking it’s toll…

However, I am going for an MRI-scan of my knee to confirm the diagnosis my physiotherapist made. Hopefully I’ll get the results soon and I’ll be able to know what to do from there. It has been a very long road to even get to this point, cannot imagine how much longer it will be after this… But I will let you know as soon as I know again!

I’m getting there

My life has been pretty hectic for the past few weeks as I have been trying to settle in my new job and a lot of other things have cropped up that have either stressed me or made me sad… But I think I’m back on track soon..!

My knee is getting better but is still not 100%, I have finally got a physio appointment for Tuesday and will take it from there! Then I’ll see how much exercise I can do and how much blogging I can get out of it

Went for a power walk earlier today

Just as ready as I can get!

Got my running gear and my ‘Beat The Banana’-t-shirt on! Wish me the best of luck and I’ll try and do a personal best