The Good Part - Things are Looking Up

 Once again, my body betrayed me 

                                                      Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

Keep Movin’

I was ready. Our last walk we added another 2K. We walked 12K! 

That was my outlook at the end of my last story. This is what I wrote and below is the link ICYMI

The good part — things are looking up. I jogged a couple times this past week and I feel
I’ll be close to 100% within the next couple of weeks.

https://medium.com/bouncin-and-behavin-blogs/down-with-a-thud-fafa9d10fab6

 

We both were ready to build up to 15K before it got too hot. We could easily adjust our start time to be done before the temperature hit 100.

I really wanted that to happen.

Two days later, my body thought otherwise. Especially my left glute.

Yep. I had a real pain in the butt. The next morning I could barely walk. It truly hurt like hell. 

The worst part, unlike with my previous injury, the healing has been up and down. Every time I think this is it, we can get back to walking. It flairs up and I’m back taking baby steps.

But I do keep movin’.

Keep Groovin’

There’ve definitely been moments I’ve been frustrated. I’m not gonna lie. You can’t let the frustration take over.

When I find myself frustrated, it’s time to breathe, meditate or use healing affirmations.

Thankfully, our morning wake up workouts continue as do our three times a week yoga sessions. All in a relaxed setting with my partner guiding the way.

Mindset is key to healing. 

Yes, I do keep groovin’.

Don’t Stop

As hard as it’s been to get up and get out, I had to. We had to eat and besides, I enjoy doing the grocery shopping.

It was pretty funny when we arrived there last week. My partner drove and I’d had a painful morning. I was determined to go.

There were a fair number of cars in the parking lot. I steadied myself against the car door as I rose from the passenger seat. I moved to close the door. The pain was instantaneous and took my breath away.

I immediately reached back, grabbed my left butt cheek and began walking towards the entrance. 

All’s I could do was laugh. I told my partner, I don’t care who’s behind me or who saw that but wow, it eased my pain. That’s all that mattered.

It was a reminder. No matter how ridiculous I may have looked — don’t stop.

Patience

These back-to-back injuries are another lesson in patience. Healing takes time. Treat yourself well.

Like the tiles in the picture above — Pause — Rest — Never Give Up!

Those words seem to go hand-in-hand with my mantra.

Keep Movin’ ~ Keep Groovin’ ~ Don’t Stop!

I will. I hope you do too.

Have you considered walking regularly? I’ll be writing more about my walking journey plus — choosing a healthier lifestyle, fitness at any age, plant-based cooking & eating, and whatever else I need to: Keep Movin’ ~ Keep Groovin’ ~ Don’t Stop

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