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I'm wondering is water retention is the real reason for my knee pain. I took two hcl pills this morning (water pill). 8 hours later my body is not as painful and definitely less bloated. I know I'm taxing my liver and kidneys with all these changes. Another thing to talk to my new primary in the 30 minute appointment I have on the 16th. Today I'll walk lightly and bike lightly and my morning routine but a lighter version there too. I slept 12 hours. Could sleep another 9.

I'm back to 266.2. Hopefully I can break into the 250s soon. The low 260s are one of my plateau spots. I've gotten discouraged but still kept to exercise and eating plan. Happy about that.
 
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I've gotten discouraged but still kept to exercise and eating plan. Happy about that.
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Well done on persevering Crowfeather. It will be worth it :)
 
Taking some of my old compression socks and cutting off the feet. This summer is too hot for them but I'll wear the socks during the day for the next few weeks. I've been morbidly obese for over 35 years so I've got to expect my body may need a little extra help with what I'm asking it to do.

Lovely adapted dinner for the Fourth. Had half a mini boule roll instead of a hamburger bun. Yum.
 
I read a how-to on stationary bikes and realized the chair I'm using to make my recumbent bike is way to close to the pedals. So my legs feel much better having the correct distance. Pedaled a leisurely speed for 40 minutes. The compression socks definitely helped all day. I had more energy.

I'm on a bit of a binge today. I haven't gone over my calories for the day but eating much more than usual. I'm trusting my body that what I'm craving is what it needs and I'm not just eating my anxiety on no money for a few weeks.

I'm hoping just moving my legs is beneficial. Couldn't come up with the right Google words to successfully search it.
 
Forgot my compression socks today. Boy can I tell the difference.

I need goals to be successful. So in the next 71 weeks, my goal is to walk at least a thousand miles. Hopefully I'll get to where I can run/jog at some point but if I don't, I have a very doable, slightly challenging schedule to get in 1,150 miles. Gives me a little wiggle room and I go up on miles as my fitness level hopefully improves.

I'm going to continue with the 40-60 minutes of pedaling. I do crossword puzzles. The puzzles are new for me. I never considered myself smart enough to do them but I'm pretty good.
 
I do. It's stationary so I do them on my phone. Passes the time.

Headed to a local mall at 730 in the morning. There are several parks nearby but with lots of hills. So I'll do the shorter distances outside but the 4 miles on Saturday I want to keep flat for a month or two.

Switched out my meal tonight for macaroni salad. Still under calories but not so healthy.
 
Walked 75 minutes this morning. My ankle locked at 40 minutes so had to be very careful stepping on the way back. Got in 3.5 miles. Slower pace than usual I guess bc of the ankle. Just getting to where I can put weight on my right leg.


I cannot believe that 75 minutes burned 800+ calories but that's what the app says. I did 20 minutes on the bike. Was shorting for 40 but my ankle needed rest. Tomorrow I think is 1.5 miles. I'll definitely go to a mall so I'll be on flat land. I think the curbs and bills are what popped my ankle.

Still craving more carbs. Wondering if the poison ivy has any impact on my cravings.
 
Gave body a rest today. Foot is slowly getting better. I'll buy a wrap in a week. Slowly running out of food. Everything I like and eat regularly is done or almost out. No more grapes. I'll use the frozen cherries for fruit. Also out of turkey so defrosting alpaca. Holding off processed foods as long as I can. I'll miss the grapes though.
 
I kinda have dived down. I guess the pain setting back my motivation and simply being tired of trying only to hit a setback. Even left work at noon to sleep several hours. Which leaves me wide awake now. But I discovered a great vlog of a young woman hiking the Appalachian trail solo. I'm on Day 14 out of 135 so far. Someone mentioned her on a hammock camping group I'm on and it's been the best medicine. And I have found a place to go buy shoes in the mountains about two hours north. I have a weird gait and the owner is supposed to be a guru at pairing the right shoes. May be a major reason for my ankle and knee pain. I over ate the past two days....used to that would mean thousands of calories over but now it means 200-400 which is still actually within my maintenance daily intake. I'm seriously craving pizza but somehow watching and laughing and crying with this hiker has put things back into perspective. I've always wanted to do a thru hike like the AT. My Dad even up to last week says I don't have the discipline or ability to get fit enough to hike for a week much less seven months. Screw him. I'm seeing how very doable this is. Ten years (or less) I'll celebrate by taking a sabbatical and do one of the thru hikes. Right now my focus is on getting my body healthy and figuring out how to best support my ankle while not giving up.
 
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Something I heard yesterday has stuck with me. Injuries to foot and ankle take longer to heal bc of the lack of blood flow in those areas. So yes I have big goals but I also have 17 months to complete these goals and right now I'm in my preseason getting healthy stage, building up strength so I'll avoid injury later. This helps.

Poison ivy rash is continuing to pop up. Wearing a bra is going to be a challenge later this week.
 
Watching a thru hiker's AT YouTube channel has given me good insight on what's going on with my foot. I think some inserts and the brace will help the tendons.

I also have realized how I lost 30 pounds last year without trying. I was sleeping about 16 hours a day so effectively I was doing intermittent fasting without knowing. I may try that to get my body going again.

Slowly running out of food. Enough to make Monday but I'm out of fruit now. Poison ivy has shown up on my face above my good eye. But the first spot on my wrist is clearing up finally. Next two weeks will be just as lean as cats are going to specialist Wednesday and I'm going to doc on Monday. So more cabbage soup, sweet potatoes, and grapes in my near future.

My mood app is a good tool for my weight loss. I've had not good days all week and eating has either been near impossible or too much.

Can't wait to try a two night hike in September maybe. I'll have to tent camp but I'm so looking forward to having a full hammock system.
 
Thank you Cate. Yes I think the rash is on its way to clearing but like most things in life it gets worse right before it gets better. My eye, or the tissue around it, is almost swollen shut. Can't go to ER ws this won't be covered and can't go to urgent care bc I don't have the $50 so just hoping this clears up soon. Not until my sight is effected can I go to hospital. And this is with good insurance. Love this country ha.

I'm excited about trying IF consciously. I understand it doesn't work any better than careful food documentation and counting. It's nice to understand the weight loss from last year. Definitely don't want to repeat the sleeping 16 hours every day.
 
Hi crowfeather sorry not been keeping up with you . I hope your face clears up soon and also your foot and ankle too . Sounds like your having tough time . Keep the faith
 
You poor thing :grouphug:
Your country's health system makes me realise even more how much we must fight to retain ours. They keep eroding it, but it is still good in comparison to most countries.
Keep the faith Crowfeather (I like that). :)
 
I grew up on a military base in Germany. I had very good no cost medical care. My friends whose parents were civilians had awesome healthcare. I don't understand the resistance to such a basic human right. But anyway...

A friend gave me a bottle of dragons blood. It's for the cats but I put a few drops in water and my eye that was pretty much swollen shut is nearly back to normal. Itching and inflammation way down over my whole body. I put some directly on one spot and it'll be healed tomorrow.

I'm figuring out how I can spend 7 months hiking the Appalachian Trail while I'm still in my 50s wo losing my job. Another issue with this country is 2 weeks of vacation a year. My friends overseas have multiple months. Anyway. ..I think it's doable. Will just take a lot of consistency that has been lacking in my life.

First day of IF. Haven't eaten since 5. Doing surprisingly well. Looking forward to breakfast. I think this may help reregulate my sleep schedule. Good stuff.
 
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