My knees have been bugging me for over a week. And by bugging me, I mean killing me. Two weeks ago I worked out at the Y three times in one week. Woo hoo. I did the elliptical which I feel like I can do forever and it burns a lot of calories, which is what I am looking for since I have about 45lbs I want to lose like yesterday. Two of the days after I did my time on the elliptical I went over to the treadmill and alternated running and walking. My knees started hurting pretty much right away but I just assumed I overdid it. So, I stayed away from the Y all last week and took it easy on my knees. Practically overdosing on ibuprofen all week.
I saw my doctor yesterday and she diagnosed me with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.........or runner's knee. Come on, I barely even worked out yet. We have a wedding in December to go to and I don't want to be the big girl on the beach. My doctor said to stay off the elliptical for awhile and walk on the treadmill not run until it gets better. She also suggested taking a pilates class so I am going to check into some classes at the Y. I have always wanted to try a class but I am not very coordinated and I have a thing about being in a class full of fit women who already know what they are doing. I know, grow up already and get some confidence, right? Well, maybe these knees will push me into going. I really want to lose weight and everyone says that yoga and pilates really work your core so I think I will give it a shot.
Last night I went out with some girls from work. We met for a movie and then we went out for drinks and played some pool. It was so much fun but I probably should have stopped after the movie. I just wanted to have a couple of drinks but once I started it didn't seem like I could stop. This is probably a problem I will have to visit at some other time but I don't think I am going to go there now. It was a fun night...........I have just been paying for it all day today. John left early today to go hang out at his uncles and watch the U of M vs.MI State game. Mackenzie was gone today so it was just me and the boys. It was really a nice day. They played outside forever and then took a long bath and then I let them watch Sesame Street on my bed. That worked out fine until wrestle mania started. They get so rough with each other. Boys John is staying over at his uncles for the night so the best part of they day? I have the bed to myself again. Nothing against my husband but sometimes just being able to have the whole bed to spread my books and computer on and to be able to watch as much cheesy tv in bed until I fall asleep is just priceless.
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