I was going through drawers trying to find SOMETHING to wear in this cold Ohio weather. I dove into my sweater drawer. I need something warm that will fit. Even if it hangs off me a little bit, I just need it to look somewhat nicely.
As I was going through my drawers I came across this same red sweater. When I see it, this is the picture I see in my mind. I almost put it in my donate pile when I thought "The lines on that seem slimming enough....I wonder if it would fit?"
So, I put it on and BAM! This is how it fit! I still feel like my face shows my weight, but I realize I have a strong jaw line and chin like my father, so I shouldn't complain. He is a handsome person :) I couldn't believe how different I made this sweater look now compared to just a few years ago.
Why did I save it after seeing this picture of me!? Maybe for a day like this! I felt amazing in the sweater and it was comfortable. It was a LITTLE loose, but I felt it still looked somewhat cute! Please no need to tell me any compliments. I am not fishing for them. It is just taking time to enjoy this new me!
Now, onto the bad news! I was doing SO amazing running last week! I ran Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. By Thursday I noticed my right shin and my knee were feeling a little pressure. Friday morning I could barely make it up or down our small flight of 6 steps.
As anyone would do.....instead of contacting my physician I turned to the trusted internet! The only common explanation I could find was that I bruised my knee or knee cap and that was why it felt like I had a huge air bubble behind my knee cap. The solution/treatment you ask? Elevation, ice compress, and Advil. NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Did I do something wrong? I was averaging 13-15,000 steps a day and I was feeling AMAZING! Was it just too much at one time, or was it my shoes? I invested in an amazingly supportive pair of running shoes.
I don't know what happened but I am sad. This has now made me realize to stick with my 3x weekly running with some strength training. I have GOT to do he strength training!!! I just need a buddy because doing that by myself at the gym makes me pretty panicky :(
So, to lighten the mood....my old new sweater was a pleasant surprise but my knee is still throbbing *sniffle*. What is a girl to do!?
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Me
The sweater looks great! And I don't think you carry weight in your face. Good thing you kept that sweater!
ReplyDeleteAs for your knee, I have no idea what your treatment should be, but I do recommend strength training when your knee is ready to take it.