Fit by 41, Maybe 42

Should be: "FIT BY '41, MAYBE '42" as in the YEAR 2042. Compulsive over eater, and it is hard to change old habits. Not giving up. Hip bursitis and plantar fasciitis have added to the difficulty but also to the necessity to shed the extra 80 pounds. Have to get over embarrassment of exercising in front of others because without some sort of exercise, I drop back into depression and coping with food. Including tracking calories thanks to free websites that make it doable. (Updated 2-22-12)

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Hip Bursitis

I was diagnosed with bursitis a couple of weeks ago when I was experiencing pain in both hips. Now my moderately-active lifestyle has been reduced to almost sedentary. No stairs. No walks.

I miss my long walks. They help clear my head, perk up my mood, and keep depression at bay. My mom has a new in-chair-aerobics exercise dvd for us to try. That should help.

The good news: the medication, an anti-inflammatory called diclofenac, seems to be kicking in. I was more active yesterday. The goal is to do more strength training for hips and core. And, of course, get the joint-damaging poundage off.

I've been tracking my calories and had reduced them during my sedentary days. I had lost 7 pounds but am since up 2. More adjustments.

Here's a quote from Angela's blog, Isla de Angela: What if you woke up today with only the things you were thankful for yesterday?

I hope you have a great day!