Civilrights1’s BodyBlog

Ok, to make a long story short….Been slipping on the workout…didn’t go to water aerobics yesterday but going tomorrow…finally went to the doctor’s office today to confirm what I already knew and get X-rays….I was told that I have early and very mild case of Arthritis from my PFS (Patella Femoral Syndrome. For those of you again that don’t know, it is a degenerative condition of the cartilage surface of the back of the knee cap, or patella. It produces discomfort or dull pain around or behind the patella. It is common in young adults, especially soccer players, cyclists, rowers, tennis players, ballet dancers and runners….and guess who else OVER WEIGHT PEOPLE. Yep folks me. I have not played in these sports. The doctor said two things to me 1.) You are too young for arthritis and 2.) Lose the weight now! He also recommended Physical Therapy (More money to dish out)….Time to step up my game….. I went out and brought The Target brand of Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex plus 1500mg MSM, arch support for my shoes, knee brace and more water aerobics. Now I am all set. I refuse to let this get me. Pray for me People….Hit me up and let me know what you think.

Ok, I have suffered a set already before I got warmed up in the game. I went to my first water aerobics class at Ballys yesterday. I had a great time (once I got over the fact of getting into a bathing suit with all of my body imperfections). I have not gotten in a pool, nor a bathing suit, since I was in middle school. (A shame I know, but I was shame of my body). However, it occurred to me that this was the whole point. I needed to do this class not just because it is good on my joints (which by the way I am having patellofemoral pain~knee pain~as we speak.) but I needed to continue the acceptance process of my body and push to be the best me I can be. I know I can do better…..I will be better. ok…off to take pain medicine for my knee.

Started the "Body for Life" Challenge today….For me the first day is always the hardest. I just got back from the gym and I feel so good! I am so proud of myself! I did it! I went to the gym and busted a sweat. The first day of the challenge was weights (upper body) MAN! Don’t worry I warmed up first and then hit the weights…very slow. LOL I have a job to go to tomorrow. Until I blog again…..

…ok back from vacation…Settled in my new apartment……family reunion is over and yes I ate like a pig!…….Now…. and I am really ready to get started. My knees are killing me. Can’t do deep knee bends…at all. I think I might have fluid on my knees. But then again I think its just from having too much weight on them. Therefore I will have to start my workout very slow and long…Aggghhhh.

Ever dreaded something you know you have to do but hate to do….Thats how I am feeling right now. Let the show began…

Ok…I have yet to start back in the gym. I have done so many things since I last posted. Moved (Whoopie!), Vacationed (Must needed), and looking for a new job (Aggghhh). ok……all excuses. I know.:-( I have no energy to do much of anything. But after the family reunion this weekend, "The Tarver Family", I will start to get in shape. (Gee, where have I heard that before?)