Sprain Recovery Weeks 2 and 3

After the first work week was over (where I was using crutches), I switched to one crutch during the weekend. Sunday night I realized if I set my weight on my heel and had my foot pigeon-toed (facing inward), I could support my body weight without any pain. So, for that 2nd week I was able to sort of slowly limp around without any curtches. Occasionally I would land my foot slightly off and feel some pain, but nothing to intense.

Saturday, I decided to ride my bicycle to the grocery store to pick up food. It wasn't to fun. Orginally hoping to ride to two stores (one for cold stuff (milk, yogurt, bannanas, and ) and the other for dry goods(grains and nuts)), I was happy to be able to at least get my cold stuff from one. Next Sunday I found myself walking fairly normal.. so maybe the bicycling helped some. I think I'll start back up with P90X next Sunday.. which will meet the minimum healing time of 3 weeks (6 weeks was the max range)

Nutrition-Starting the 2nd Sprain Recovery week I started back in the routine of cooking oatmeal for breakfast and preparing my lunches for the week. I made a few minor changes. Since I haven't been working out, I've only been taking 1 scoop of Protein Supplement. My Calorie consumption is right in line with someone my age/height/gender that doesn't currently workout(this will of course change when I start working out) . Instead of having 2oz Cashews for a snack, it's now 1.5oz Almonds. My peanuts are now unsalted and have been eating that with raisins for an afterwork snack, which means I'm not using raisins in my oatmeal. Starting tomorrow I'll add Flaxseeds to my oatmeal.

I also need to find a place that sells raw spinach in smaller bundles or variable sizes, and perferably organic (Ref: http://www.foodnews.org/fulllist.php ). Buying bundles wastes to much. Spinach is said to only last about 8 days. Buying just what I need every week Organic Spinach would be my perfered option.

Crutches

Instead of going into so much detail, I thought I would make two lists related to how things are going using the crutches. I think, I might of used crutches once before when I was in 5th grade.. but I don't remember to well.

Things that work against me:

• The place I'm living isn't kept in the best condition, makes it hard to get around


• I don't like to clean or cook in the crutches when my brothers are awake (witch is often)


• I can only carry things with a few fingers, unless I bare my weight on my armpits


• My Ego prevents me from taking time off or often asking co-workers to get things for me


• Going to work, I'm not taking care of my foot as well as the Doctor recommended

Things that have helped me:

• I have a limited Water Supply in my room


• Alot of my pre-P90X food is instant and located in my room


• My main source of entertainment (computer) is in my room


• I have Drummer Stool that works really well for having my foot rest on


• Various People will somtimes help with things


• I don't weight that much and have good upper body strength


• I've been riding in to work before I got injured, so I didn't have to set something up


• For the most part, I have a desk job (I'm sitting about 90% of the time)


• I have a cup with a lid and handle (so it can hang by my pinky without it spilling)

Overall.. I think it's a good experience. It is kind of fun to use crutches (espeically at work with the open hallways). Though, just a few days into it my other leg and forearms are tired and my armpits are a bit sore. I thought about taking a day off.. just to rest, but now there are only 2 days left. I'm thinking I should be able to walk on it by the weekend. It's suppose to take 3 to 6 weeks to fully heal. Maybe by the time I restart the program I can get my brother (2nd born) started on it at the same time as myself.

Day 21.5

After 3 hours of taking the pain.. I was like "screw it". I asked my brother to take me to the emergancy room. 4 hours later, I'm told it's just a foot sprain. I feel like such a tool.

I can't really put any pressure on it. I'll have to stop P90X.. and to be fair, start over from Day 1. I'm not sure what changes might happen as far as my eating habits go.

Day 21

Basketball - What? Thats not a P90X workout. So.. I haven't played basketball in like 15 years (and I wasn't really into it then), back when I was in Junior High. A co-worker put up the invitation. I would normally turn it down.. cause team sports don't appeal to me. BUT.. I thought.. "How would I do?". The oppertunity to test myself was to tempting. The first hour I was just kicking a ball around with a co-worker's brother's kid and another co-worker. The next two hours I played 5 games. I wasn't that great. I didn't feel comfortable dribbling or shooting the ball. I played some solid defense though. I got some rebounds and heh.. in one game I kept one of the opposing teammates completely out of the game, with me gaurding him no one felt comfortable passing to him. I landed kind of awkwardly a few times. It didn't seem like anything much.. left knee and left ankle.

I layed down, put some ice on it and kept my foot up and watched a movie. When I got up though x_x . So.. its bit worse then I thought. I'm still convienced that it will go away. I don't want to be going into work looking injured, I don't want anyone feeling sorry for me or feeling like I can't take a game of basketball.

The good news is that tomorrow is the start of my Recovery Week (thankfully no Plyometrics). I'm not going to do Yoga X.. but I might do Stretch X tonight, besides Yoga X is scheduled for tomorrow anyways.

Day 20

Kenpo X - I was going to record the whole thing, but it kept cutting out (low batttery). I got my heart rate quickly up to about 148. The next time I looked at the clock there was only 20 minutes left. Alot of sweat at the end.

I love the Double backhand, Front Kick, Back Kick Combo... it's the only one where I really get my facial expresions into it. I also like the Punches and Blocks in the horse stance where you constantly buildup your speed.

Nutrition - making my lunches Sunday and storing in indvidual day containers worked out fine. The Spinach didn't get moist or wet, the Rice stayed soft, and the Salmon didn't get dry.

Day 19

Legs and Back - I'm a little dissapointed that I didn't get the the numbers I was hoping to get for my Chin-up and Pull-up stuff. Even though it was my last chance to record some strong numbers for Phase 1.. I'm still happy with the overall effort I put out.

Ab Ripper X - I'm getting better at this. For Oblique V-Ups and Fifer Scissors, I just have to pant like I'm about to give birth (or else I hold end up holding my breath). I also noticed if I place my arms under back.. parellel to and supporting my spine.. I could work Hip Rock n Raise and Heels to the Heavens.. in a way more closer to how their doing it and without the lower back pain. With those minor adjustments I was able to hang in for all of the moves with basically no breaks. Now I can focus on getting my legs straighter and my overall form better.

Nutrition - Nothing new.

I had a dream that bothered me, but I won't go into it. (Tqn{nfOjwjr~UttqIfixMtzxjWttkGfg~)

Day 18

Stretch X - I got off work early.. but I ended up wasting alot of time. So, I decided to Switch Stretch X and Yoga X for the week. I'll do Yoga X in a couple days.

Nutrition - During my wasted time I consumed out of my schedule... extra peanuts, raisins, and a yogurt. Not much else to say.