At my week three weigh-in of the Biggest Loser at work, I came in two pounds under the last time I weighed in. I can not weigh-in daily because it’s frustrating to see the scale NOT move. In talking with my doctor, you should lose more than one pound a week so I was happy with those results.

A few weeks ago, I started having ankle pain in the ankle that I twisted over the summer. Turns out, I tore the muscle and the scar tissue is causing the pain after I run. I was ordered to three weeks of physical therapy and to back off on the running. FABULOUS. PT isn’t so bad though I get to lay down for 30 mins while my ankle gets massaged, then scrapped and then fun exercises. YAY! I usually feel pretty relaxed after but after running lately, my ankle hasn’t been in pain at all. I just have to remember to do stretches and just take it easy when I run. I was hoping to add .5 mile this week but I decided not to push it. Maybe next week?

The physical therapist also recommended I don’t spend all my energy running and add something to the mix. I’ve been intrigued by the water running class and gave it a shot. It’s harder than it looks but at the same time was pretty low-impact on my ankle. The instructor and swim mates were welcoming and the next day I was so sore. Maybe I can run down the Deschutes River during the triathlon?

I’m beginning to doubt my triathlon abilities. I know it’s in July but I’m getting pretty scared — mostly of the swimming part. Good thing time is on my side!

As for food, I’ve been doing pretty well and the weekends are really really hard though but I allow for some fudging but in moderation.

We’ll see!

Tags | running, sodium, tryathlon, weightloss