the fine line between winning and losing.
i was admitted into the hospital for two days due to the ongoing pain in my knee. the diagnosis was that i have a torn lateral meniscus and i have to go for another arthroscopy to repair it. these two days were hell in terms of keeping up with my meal plans. the hospital food was tempting. my girlfriend bought me my favourite finger foods to cheer me up. i seemed to be in danger of breaking my diet and several times, i told myself, "it’s okay saha, one day of cheating won’t kill you or your diet. you can always get back on track tomorrow." but a part of me refused to give up, i immediately called my brother to bring me my protein tub and almonds. keeping broccoli overnight in the hospital didnt seem to be a good idea so i thought i would just settle with protein shakes and almonds for the couple of days.
oh did i mention my brother forgot to bring my shaker? darn. but no problem, i mixed up half a scoop of protein with a cup of water ala making coffee. it was fun, chewing the clumped protein powder, i mean, it actually tasted good! i asked my brother to bring back the finger food my girlfriend had gotten me. i refused to touch the hospital food. and thus i lived on protein drink and almonds for two days. i nearly gave up. i was in the worst state emotionally and i thought injecting junk into my system wouldn’t necessarily kill me. but somewhere inside my head, i knew that i’ll feel even worse after consuming all the junk. amidst everything that seemed to be going haywire in my life, i wanted to at least make ONE thing right - and that was sticking to my diet plan. i realised the fine line between giving up and labouring on. knee operation or not, i will make sure that i am NOT giving this lifestyle of mine up to become a fat ugly slob again. NO WAY!
February 17, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Aloha from the ROCK Louis,
Totally bummed to hear about your hospitalization and knee trauma. Sending positive thoughts your way for a speedy and COMPLETE recovery.
Next time (if there is one - but let’s hope not) you’re admitted to the hospital; chat with your doctor about your dietary regimen (and how important sticking to it is, even when you’re in the hospital) and ask if he/she could do you the favo(u)r of writing orders prescribing your desired Protein/Carb/Calorie/nutrient combination. I wouldn’t doubt they’d be happy to oblige. The food still might taste like $HIT, but at least you’d be getting the nutrition you need.
Aloha, Allen
February 18, 2009 at 2:58 am
Bugger about the Knee Saha, keep fighting for the nutrition!
February 18, 2009 at 6:44 am
Your unwillingness to go off your diet is a testament to your mental toughness and over all commitment! There is do doubt you will reach your goals! Do what’s needed to rehab the knee and then you’ll be back to your workouts stronger than ever!