I know exercise isn’t my forté, but I didn’t expect to have to stop a week and a half in…
The other night I screwed up my back something fierce, putting myself into a massive amount of pain all the way around my lower ribs and lower back. As you can imagine, getting right out there the next morning for a fitness walk wasn’t exactly my highest priority.
When I did give walking a go, I ended up either limping slightly or doing this very unattractive waddle.
Mmm. Get me some of that fat girl, yeah?
Anyway, so I took yesterday off and I’m taking today off as well. The pain has (thank the health gods) moved away from my ribs and is mostly settled into my hips, which is infinitely more tolerable. The limp seems to have disappeared for today, but I’m still being extra careful, as the husband and I have an overnight trip coming up, and the last thing I want to do is mess things up again.
I know I’m doing the best thing for my spine and my hips, but I can’t help feeling disappointed still. I had a good thing going.
That happens to me quite a bit though I think my hip issues stem from having the boys. I’d suggest trying again after two days but do only half your route. If that doesn’t work, take another day off. That way you are trying without pushing yourself as well as not giving up. We’re heading out for our walk here in a few minutes too!
I’m going to give some walking a go later today and then I plan on starting the regular route on Tuesday, when I’m back to regular work and such. (Husband took off Friday and Monday.) I’m not going to let this good habit die.