This morning, I got out of bed and walked towards the door. It was dark and I didn't have on my glasses, so I could see no farther than 4 inches in front of my face. There was a pillow and some clothes on the floor by the door. (Not mine - ahem.) I tripped, then caught my left pinkie toe on the door jamb. I think it's broken. I broke the same toe (opposite foot) when I was 12 so I have a memory of this kind of pain. Also, it's very unattractive shades of black and purple and a bit swollen. It hurts, but I'm not bothering with x-rays as I've had enough of hospitals lately, plus there is nothing you can do except wear flip flops and hobble around until it doesn't hurt anymore. Fortunately, I live in LA where we wear flip flops nearly year round!
This is one of those injuries that's a big inconvenience. For me, its timing really sucks. Over the weekend, I was thinking about how I have done almost nothing for myself since Evan was diagnosed with HH, and that I need to start taking better care of myself, what I eat and what I do with him and for myself each day. It can not just be about Evan anymore, because if I'm not healthy I can't help him get better and back on track. And now I can finally focus on me, if only just a little.
To get down to brass tacks, it has to do with my weight; yes, I want to lose some, again. My life has spun out of control and I have been eating my way through it. I have a great opportunity to get a part of it back in line. Over the past month, I returned to The Size I Hate. For me, it's less about the numbers on the scale and more about being able to feel healthier and fit back into the Size I Like clothes. Really, I can't afford to buy new ones!
I finally got inspired enough to get back on Weight Watchers for the 97th time and start exercising again. This revelation, of course, hit me yesterday. Then, the busted toe. But really, I could find something that's exercise that wouldn't bother my toe - the unopened yoga DVD I have, for example. And I can still take walks. Oh, but why is it so easy to use this as an excuse?
Thursday, September 13, 2007
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Great job motivating yourself. Just as an fyi you may want to tape up the pinkie toe to the toe next to it.
Let's just say my broken pinkie toe incident means my toe sticks out just enough to be bothersome.
I was going to suggest tape as yarnbabies did but I also wanted to say give yourself time, at least as much time as it took to gain the weight. Weight lifting is also a great way to build muscle and increase your motabilism.
Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.
-St. Francis de Sales
on toes - i've had broken toes MANY times so i feel compelled to pipe in with my 2 cents. . . tape is really all you can do. x-rays help nothing. as for the weight loss, i've been doing atkins since june 10 and have lost nearly 35 pounds. you don't need to lose that much, but after my 3rd baby and a misguided dose of deathpoprovera i shot past 200 pounds and am in the process of sauntering my way back down. read one of dr. atkins' books on the diet first, then decided if it's right for you. . . just my two cents
Yes, last time they taped my toes together, too.
And no to Atkins - I'm vegetarian. I have a lot of opinions on every diet out there but I choose not to post it here. But good that it works for you. Weight Watchers works very well for me, thanks.
Ugh, that sucks about your toe. I'm sorry. I've had my fair share of toe injuries, and it does seem like they always come right when you've just decided to recommit to exercise. But yoga should be fine. I'm also a big fan of the NYC Ballet Workout DVD -- the first half doesn't even require standing, but it's still quite a workout. At least the good side to your injury is that it forces you to slow down and be more mindful, which should help in the "taking care of Allison" department.
Also, I'm thrilled to see how well Evan is doing, and I'm so happy for all of you! :)
Hi, I heard about your site from Crazy Aunt Purl and have been following the wonderful stories about Evan. Sorry about your toe but I wanted to suggest you check out sparkpeople.com before you head back to weight watchers. I've done both but I really like spark people because it's free (!) online and very similar to WW in that you track your calories and exercise. There are also a lot of recipes and suggestions on their website. Good luck!
Four and a half years ago, I launched the Chronicles with a (presumably) broken little toe of my own. I posited at the time that the little toe is just medical waste waiting to happen anyway. The excruciating pain subsides eventually, at which time the toe is still as sad and misshapen as it was before you punted it. For all I know, the bone down there is completely reconfigured now, as though transmogrified by a laboratory experiment.
In any event, I hope you feel better soon.
Ouch. Hope your toe heals quickly. Hopefully it won't put too much of a damper on your exercise program.
Oh, poor you, but this is another chance to find new ways to be gentle with yourself now that you can. Maybe it's a message to keep going slow for a little while longer and be in the present with Evan. The future and the weight-loss will come in their own time. (do you have access to a swimming pool? maybe an hour of someone watching Evan while you swim 3x per week? works for me)
Ugh, I broke my toe several months ago (I think - I didn't bother with an x-ray) and it was such a hassle. Please let me know if i can do anything to help you out while it's healing.
I'm so sorry to hear about your toe - it's hard to be patient through everything.
As for working out - I was still able to do some mat Pilates when I broke my leg. Alot of it is ab work, but some of it works your legs and arms as well. It could work out ok with keeping weight off of your toe.
You live in a nice hot climate, how about swimming? Not bad even with the toe of doom! (ps I broke a toe once, everyone laughed at the pretty colors, don't look for sympathy from those around you!)
PPS Evan looks good, and what a lovely outcome for you all.
Hugs and continuing good wishes.
Poor Allison- a broken toe hurts much more than one would probably assume. There´s nothing else but wait it out... So you have an excuse for spending quality time with Evan. And swimming is a great idea. Perhaps with Evan? When he was a baby, my son loved to go swimming with me. All this splashing and jumping and making silly noises. Climbing on momma´s shoulder and jumping off her back- okay, he was five years old, then.
Have a nice weekend,
Gina
Ow! Hope the toe feels better quick, that's going to make walking painful for a while.
Good luck with the WW! I've done it a few times myself, and it always works (while I'm doing it). Of course I've also done Atkins and Elimination and a bunch of others. I do think the trick is to be motivated for yourself! Take care of you for a while. I think Evan's going to be occupied exploring the world anew for a bit. ;)
owwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. I'm having sympathy toe pain.
Owww, I did this my first year in uni, falling UP a big flight of concrete stairs. I walk and climb hills because I am afraid to run because I'm afraid of injuries, LOL. I used to think swimming was the only option if I did get hurt.
Take care of yourself in any case, Mummy.
Patricia, Toronto
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