Last week was six consecutive 'sweat' days....20 minutes on the elliptical or better each day. This week Mon, Wed and today (Fri and Sat too) will be the same routine. My average and maximum heart rate is improving .... trending downward.
Tuesday, I went to the arthropod to discuss my varying muscle, bone and connective tissue issues. As a result of the 12-12-12 accident, I have apparently sustained permanent loss of some percentage of extension in my right arm at the elbow and a rather significant loss of right turn rotation of my head. I've DC'd my ibuprofen pain management routine (1600mg per day) so to more accurately determine the location and intensity of my current residual pain; predominately in the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow and reticular impact in my hands (numbing). I may either re institute the pharmacological pain management (with kidney monitoring) and/or try the inject able method in the cervical region (Epidural Steroid Injections ... ESI). BTW, this physician injected my SI joint with pretty good results prior to my European vacation so I have confidence in him. He uses 'fluoroscopic guidance' when he does his epidural injections to assure accuracy. Stay tuned....
Oh yes, my weight has not responded very much to date but I must admit to also not reducing intake.
Don't worry about loss of range of movement, I've had that for forever in my right shoulder. I can only scratch my back with my left arm.
ReplyDeleteAs I found out, any new diet regime in an effort to lose weight takes at least 2-3 weeks to produce any significant results. Thats why its frustrating and real progress can't be celebrated with minor short term gains (less than 8 lbs of weight loss).
I'm finally seeing results after cutting out carbs completely for 3 weeks. It seemed to take forever for that belly fat to soften up and melt away. Try it. It works.