Sorry I’ve been absent for a few weeks. Between Thanksgiving and my foot surgery on the 26th (hoping this is the last one), I’m just now getting back into the groove.
This is me post-op giving a thumbs up. Yep, I actually let the hubby take a pic (clearly I’m not vain):
And on my handy dandy scooter earlier today:
My surgeon, the fabulous Dr. Ng, gave me some great news yesterday. Looks like I’ll be walking in a boot around Christmas (could you ask for a better present) and back to full activity 6 or so weeks beyond that (fingers crossed).
Is it February yet?
In the meantime, I’ve been resting up and getting SPOILED by my friends over at Orange Theory Fitness of Highlands Ranch. The oh so amazing and generous and FUN assistant manager Brandy organized a dinner drop off every night since my surgery.
It’s been 9 days and the meals are still coming. Can you believe that? I am a lucky, lucky girl and am grateful beyond words.
Have I mentioned how much I love my Orange Theory family? That’s Brandy and her hubby Stephen in the pic below, he’s the manager.
I’ve explained the crutches part of the title of this post (though I admit the scooter is WAY more fun than the crutches). But what’s up with the comfort food?
Well, I’ve been craving all kinds of tasty comfort food – and well, comfort food can be a little REALLY unhealthy. Since my front door dinner drop off service will be ending soon, I’ve decided to do a little research and find some super tasty comfort food recipes that have been given a healthy twist.
“Skinny” Fried Rice (making this tomorrow)
Baked Eggplant Parm (perhaps my favorite meal on the planet)
Wow Robyn, how are you going to eat all of this delicious food while remaining sedentary for 10-12 weeks and not gain weight? Portion size and exercise!
Truth be told, scooting around on one foot, one legged squats onto to toilet (TMI?) and cooking and cleaning while on a scooter is a LOT of work. And just because I’m non-weight bearing doesn’t mean I can’t workout. I can easily manage kneeling pushups, crunches, triceps extensions, bicep curls, overhead presses, kneeling glute raises, straight leg raises and one arm rows.
No excuses. Period.
Now get your butt to the gym.
XO