djshrew Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Guess what?!?!? I got to do ball squats at PT on Friday- not much but its pretty exciting! =) walking more without the crutches now but still limping badly- all of my muscles are weak on that leg and my ankle (which a severely sprained a few years ago, that leg of course) is tight making walking harder. I'm thinking I may invest in an awesome massage to help work out the scar tissue issues I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Awesome! I love ball squats. Although I don't usually get that excited about them. Congrat! Give yourself some time. You know that recovery is a slow process and we athletes tend to push it. Listen to your body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 While I was doing them I kept thinking, "why haven't I been including these into my usual routine?" they seem like a great alternative to front or hack squats)front squats feel awkward to me and my gym doesn't have a hack squat machine). yea I'm not pushing it and don't plan on doing any leg stuff until I'm 100 percent better and my docs give me the go ahead and once they do that I'm going to start with a trainer (who trains figure) so I'm headed in the right direction and wont risk re-injury. (ps thanks for the email!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Saw my ortho. today. He told me I can completely ditch the crutches now, still not allowed to do any gym stuff. Which I'm okay with, I know I need to take it slow and rehab it all the way. My workouts are kinda maintenance at this point- I'm still trying to push myself in the gym but my minds just not in it with all of the stress with my hip and school has me studying almost every waking moment. Crunch time before graduation (in May) and I'm feeling it!!!! I'm simply exhausted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Great news! Focus on recovery right now. Plenty of time for building later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 I keep reminding myself of that Paige =) Today I was told I can start including the elliptical in my workouts so I did 10mins. I could have gone longer since my hip didn't really hurt but my foot is beyond killing me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 A few pictures (a la RC style) after my shoulder workout yesterday. http://i51.tinypic.com/2diniuh.jpg http://i55.tinypic.com/lb2nl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Looks good! Heck the elliptical even hurts my feet. I hate that machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 nice delts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 congrats on getting rid of the cruthces that much feel good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks! yea, I'm glad to be rid of the crutches!! makes getting to classes a bit easier (getting around in general). I think my foot is just bothering me from not using it for a while- plus it's never really been 100% since my horrible sprain (not that it ever will be...). I've been icing it and stretching it like crazy! still need to work on being more consistent with my stretching afterward- also thinking of making Sunday a yoga/stretch day good news- I passed my first statistics exam!! its really been stressing me out! If I fail this class I can't get my masters this May and would have to wait until next January to take the class again. I've been studying my butt off- so the gym (and my diet a bit) are coming in a bit second. Just keep telling myself it will all be over in May =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 congrats on the stats exam. Your plans for stretching etc. sound really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 changed my routine up a bit- just getting bored with it not being able to do legs... for now anyway here it is biceps/shoulders back Triceps/chest 20 mins on the elliptical today!!!!!!!!!! that's about all I have to say about that =) diet this week will most likely be rough since I'm going to Chicago and have every intention of hitting the dinner there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 how was the diner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Oh wow the Chicago diner! I'm super jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 oh man the diner is SO worth it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Not a whole lot new here. On spring "break" for the week. getting back into my ultra clean diet- but including cheat meals every so often since i'm not preparing for a show. Still unable to do any leg stuff =( which I expected but it still sucks!! the other day I ran up my stairs, like an idiot, and realized just how week some of my hip muscles are. I was pretty sore for the rest of the day. won't be doing that again for awhile. did tris and back today in the gym, felt pretty awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 what did you have at the diner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 oh man! what didn't I eat?!?!? lol! we went ther about 3 times while we were there. I had pumpkin ravioli a mint choco. shake the 1st night. I had country fried "steak" and a pb choco. cookie dough shake the next. and finally a huge awesome breakfast- tofu scramble with country fried "steak" and gravy with a side of french toast and a pb shake.... I weighed in yesterday at 142...could be worse, I want to be at 135ish next time I compete. instead of the 123 last time- at 5'8" thats just too thin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 WOW!!! sound super yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Feeling super sore today =) did tris and chest yesterday...and I did a whole body stretch routine (well what I was able to do with the lower half). realized I definitely need to do that every time I'm crazy tight all over and that wont help me progress!! PT has been going good and my PT thinks I'm progressing . I'll be meeting with my Ortho later this month to check on my progression. Only think I can complain about is that my hip has been generally sore but it might just be the weird weather we've been having. Also, my glutes are insanely tight so I can't stretch my back the way I want and of course my hip... Great news- I was given the go ahead to ride a regular upright (not recumbent) bike and was able to do 20 mins no problem! =) I did 10mins incline on a treadmill and realized that was a bad idea.. my husband and I are planning on cleaning out the basement a bit, so we can repoint the stone foundation... but on the plus side I plan on getting some cardio equipment so I can do extra cardio during competition season and watch tv =) speaking of competing. I haven't thrown the idea of competing this year out, but I know it may not happen. I have found a trainer who will help me get back in the saddle once I'm given the go ahead. I know (unless of course the ortho says I need to do the surgery on the opposite side too) I will compete early next year! ps.Diet has been a bit better, but I still need to cut back on the cheat meals. I weighed in at 144lbs. I know I have added some muscle to my upper body, seeing results and gaining strength, but of course I've gained some body fat and lost some leg muscle =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Maybe I'll post some full body progress photos just to keep me in check... forgot to mention I signed up for a learn to row event here in Baltimore in June (right before we leave for the UK)- I've always wanted to row and thought it would be a great addition to my figure training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 sorry I've been MIA for a while. School is kicking my butt!!!! no worries though I'm still training fairly regularly though I have had to miss a few sessions to catch up with some of my schoolwork. PT is going well and my therapist said I'm doing better than most people at this stage. I meet with my surgeon on Thursday. I'll keep ya posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 it is going to be on the water row training? sounds super kool! I use an Erg sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 yup, on the water, Ive always liked the Erg and the most fun I've ever had was rafting in a group so I've always wanted to try my hand at rowing- I'm super stoked about it! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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