Muscles, Mimosas, and Misery

I have been awful about posting lately.  Life happened which makes it hard to write more than just a quick line.  First, I thought I would take the time to give an update on my knee.  After being sick my for a week and a half my knee wasn't bothering me at all, probably because I laid in bed not moving.  I was also taking prednisone, which is a steroid that helps with inflammation.  I started back on a good exercise routine last week and didn't have too many problems with my knee.  All in all I think my knee is getting stronger and can handle more.  However, I finally over did it.  I upped the weight I used on my leg exercises on Sunday, and I was a little sore yesterday and today.  My knee was still a little on the sore side today, but nothing out of ordinary.  I decided to try and walk without my knee brace on, and now I'm paying the price.  The pain isn't unexpected.  My physical therapist warned me that this might happen....

This week's motivation I'm making a motivation wall.  I know there are several different versions of this out there, but I'm making one that works for me.  I thought about making it completely electronic and maybe even just post the motivation on here, but I really need something that is in my face because I get lazy and want to give up.  I've only been doing this for a short time and I already can't stop thinking about ice cream and chicken wings.  I also get discouraged when I don't see massive results very quickly.  This last part is especially difficult for me right now since I can't do super intense exercise.  I'm hoping a more in your face motivation board will help keep me on track. First I decided where I wanted to place it.  I chose it the wall between my living room and dining room.  It is also directly across from my kitchen.  I walk by it about a million times a day. Next I chose a medium.  I kept it simple and ju...

Motivational photo for the week I will keep this post short and sweet.  I didn't hit all my goals last week, so I'm adjusting them for this week. My goals for the week of 6 July 2015: Tracks Lose It! everyday Leg exercises x 3 Other exercise x 2