2nd times a fart

My feet still hurt like a bitch. BUT at least I'm trying. That's what I keep telling myself. I found my headphones, but when I turned on my iPod all of my podcasts that I've listened to previously are gone. That's when I remembered that I had to do a hard reset to my iPod and all my settings were reset.

So I listen to Tool instead. It was needed, trust me. I'm going to step it up on Friday. Although I'm really starting to feel nervous about my feet. I don't want to have crazy crooked toes because I run. But I don't have $400 dollars to drop on a new pair of running shoes, and I really don't want to have surgery on my feet when I've got to take care of two little kids.

Whine whine whine

Back on Track

Headphoneless I trudged my way back to the gym. I didn't restart the program because I couldn't do it without Robert. He's the running god in my ipod. He spurs me on, lets me know when I can relax, and makes me feel like I've accomplished something.

But the biggest thing about today was my actually going. I'm going again on wednesday and if I can find my beloved ear buds will be starting again. I'm also going to knock five lbs off asap, so that I can get a better rate on life insurance. Wish me luck!

Feet Unveiled

So my feet problems have been correctly diagnosed by a podiatrist. I do NOT have a bone "out" in my foot. I have a pinched nerve called a Neuroma. My other foot does not have a bone spur, but a Bunion. (I always thought those were like nasty wart-like smelly things. bunion/onion. They sound the same.)

So I got a standard arch support insert from him and then my Myofascial therapist put a little pad underneath my big toe to help alleviate the strain from the bunion.

My nerve hasn't flared up today at all so far. But my left foot is feeling the strain from the change in position. I have a feeling I will adjust, but it's no fun.

I think I'll probably get back on the running schedule this weekend or next week. I just wanted to heal a little more first.

Not working out yet

So this week has been sit on my ass week. I did some pilates, but my feet are still in bad shape so I've been avoiding the gym altogether. I DID buy a swimsuit though (and get waxed - OUCH) so I'm ready for the pool. I think I might swing over there tomorrow and try not to drown.

After I meet with the podiatrist of course.

Happy Skinny Pants Dance

Yes sirree - I wore a pair of my pre-preggo jeans and they fit! I'm so excited. I tried them on after I stood on the scale midweek (yes I know I'm not supposed to do that) and it said I was 176. So first I did the birthday suit dance all the way to my closet. Two pounds was what I was waiting for. I'm still only in one pair though, so I'm driven to get back into the other ones.

I'm less whiney than the other day and am trying to feel empowered by my new dietary requirements. I'm gonna get so skinny if I can stick with it.

So I'm a little whacky

When I married my husband I was on antidepressants. I didn't seek advice from a psychiatrist, I just got an appointment with one and said, "Give me drugs". That's a far cry from the person I am now. (there is a point to all of this..stick with me!)

When I miscarried our second baby in one year the Obstetrician we were seeing immediately (within five minutes of discovering our miscarriage) suggested a drug called Clomid. There was no investigation as to why we were miscarrying, but only his suggestion that we take drugs to prevent a further miscarriage.

After all of the trauma of two miscarriages and my anxiety issues we were becoming more and more frustrated with the medical community. This was the turning point for me. Hubby and I took a friend's advice and made an appointment with Dr. Jason Harmon who is a Naturopathic physician. We had no idea what we were doing, we just knew what we didn't want to do.

He spent two hours talking with us, asking me all sorts of questions that I didn't think related to getting pregnant, but I answered them anyway. We left with a supplement in hand that would hopefully help and were on our way. A month later we were pregnant with our daughter.

I became a believer in the naturopathic community. This being said, I have not thrown out western medecine, but I think once you open the door to pandoras box you can't close it. I have found myself so aware of my body and the sensetivities it has that I have high doubts that western medecine will do much good for the annoying ailments I have. All of which are not something I can ignore.

#1 - Yeast Infection - Not something you can really ignore if you want to have a normal (sex) life.

#2 - Foot Pain which is now becoming back and knee pain - this is also unavoidable when you're trying to get in shape and sitting on your butt all day to stay off of your feet doesn't work.

#3 - Nursing a baby and they have allergies (and so do I)

#3 is really the point of this post. I have had blood work done in the past to discover what food sensitivities I may have. It was over two years ago, so I had blissfully forgotten the enormous list and narrowed it down to Eggs and Dairy. Because really my only concern, at this point, is whether or not those things make my kid scream after he eats.

Today we revisited the list and began the allergy elimination that should help me feel better overall. But in the meantime I have to eliminate the allergens (FOODS!) for the next six weeks at minimum.

Egg Whites
Egg Yolks
Cows Milk
Caseine
Whey
Goats Milk
Kidney Beans
Sesame
Coffee
BEEF!!! (can you believe it?)
Asparagus
And the finale: Wheat (not my allergy but my son's)

I think that's it. There might be one or two more, but I can't recall.

My Hubby is being supportive, but he's on the end of his patience. I am too. There is a part of me that thinks I'm being a hypochondriac, but then I eat cheese or an egg and I can't poop for two days. Then I'm in pain for a week (thanks to my friend Hemi).

So cheer me on, because I'm eating nothing for the next six weeks and I'm pretty sure that means I'll get skinny (or I'll be pissed!).

Major Upset!

This couch to 5K endeavor is going to be on hiatus for awhile. My feet problems have worsened since I started training and I believe I may be in some feet trouble.

It started with needing an adjustment in my right foot. Nothing more than that. But it was stuck and now it's just a day to day thing on how my right foot feels. But after this occurred my gait changed to accomodate the pain and now my left foot is having major problems. My heel hurts really bad after sitting for a long time when I first step on it.

When I put some thought into it I realized that the tiny bone spur on the side of my foot may be contributing to the problem and that there may be more than one. I have been intending to take care of it, but it never hurt before so I didn't worry about it. However I've noticed recently that the skin over it seems to be more red than my other foot.

My doctor "prescribed" castor oil pack treatments, so that's what I'm doing, but after doing some reading online I realize that running may be making the entire problem worse. So I'm now doing the castor oil and breaking from running. I will probably ride a stationary bike for now, until I can get a new swimsuit to swim in. Then I'll hit the pool. I love bikes, but not stationary ones.

Also to help aid in my overall goal of weight loss I'm recommitted to my weight watchers points, so I'm going to start journaling that portion of this journey as well. Since I have YET to lose more than a pound since I started running! GGGRRRR!!