Treading Water

Four and a half weeks later, I'm still dealing with the aftermath of knee tendinitis. There have been some frustrating moments, in that it hasn't healed as quickly as I hoped. I tested it several times and have had to back off, due to the pain.

However, it looks like I'm finally recovering. For the first time yesterday, I was able to push it with some weightless squats, weightless lunges, karate kicks, and one legged wall squats. My knee held up with minimal pain and there's no soreness today.

I have been lifting weights, all upper body, during this recuperation period. I used to despise working out my legs, but have discovered over the last year, that working the leg muscles (not just running), is the foundation of a great exercise program. I fully believe that leg work, and by extension, the core, is what escalates fat burning and weight loss. Over this last month, I've been pretty down on my workouts, because of my inability to perform leg exercises. I'm in maintenance mode right now, and treading water.

Unfortunately, I've let my diet go a little. I've eaten well overall, but have had moments of just letting go, and wolfing down pizza and guzzling beer. However, despite this, I've only gained 1.5 lbs. since the injury. However, I'm not as "tight" as I was before I injured myself.

I've begun cracking down on the diet and hopefully next week, I can begin running again. Now that the spring weather is here, I really want to get outdoors and go for some nice runs. Things are looking up and I'm feeling optimistic about my exercise program again.