I learned a lesson today AND Episode 2 - Day 3

My Mini-Milestone

It's amazing how many feelings one can go through when on a mission.

I have been so excited I can't sleep. I just read blogs and check for comments and then read more blogs and make more comments and then watch Adam's videos. I'm like a crazy woman.

Today I was incredibly frustrated and then very excited to have hit a personal milestone, followed by complete exhaustion.

In response to my persuasive inquiries on my visit the day before this mission, my ortho approved me for some light-weight, arm exercises with the conditions that 1) I haven't had traction on that day. 2) If I am at all light-headed, no go. My blood pressure is running lower than its usual low (90/65 instead of my regular 110/70). 3) If I'm feeling any numbness in my limbs or sharp pain or shooting pain no matter how brief, quit everything and lie down flat until it subsides.

I got permission late on Thursday, but I had these weird pains. Friday, I had traction, no go on that. Saturday, I was feeling light-headed from my meds. So I cut down on my meds to make sure I could do something besides back exercises, today. But when I cut down on my meds: tons of pain, and scary numbness in my left arm.

I totally relate to Andrew's post today about it being hard to take a rest day. It's so hard to remember that for my goal to happen on Day 14, REST (not just sleep I get tons of that) but flat on my back, feet up, no moving REST, in addition to my exercises is an important part of my transformation. I know it may sound like it's easy, but I'm jazzed and hyper and I want sit up, practice standing, practice my posture, try to take steps, stretch, do back exercises, and read blogs for hours. It is so hard to just lay still. I mean, for crying out loud, I'm on a mission. I sometimes keep thinking, "I gotta do SOMETHING, right?"

Wrong. Life is always teaching me lessons. It's kind of annoying. lol. But today I learned one. Some times on some days in some moments, you have to learn to do nothing. It's both powerful and peaceful, and even rewarding. After my time of doing nothing, I realized that it can even be the best course of action. It allowed me to hit my first mission milestone. (see today's comic/photos)

If you look really close, you can see I've even shifted weight onto my right leg! It's not as folded in front of the other leg. I haven't been able to put barely any weight on my right leg or lock my knee even slightly. UNTIL TODAY. To paraphrase Diane, I am quite pleased.

And Now ...

Episode Two of Adam Waters
and his Band of RTP-blog.com Shredders

When we last left off Adam had led a group of 14 shredders on a 14-day, real time, transformation mission. Since day one, the band has increased to 15. Nearly sidelined due to technical problems, Alex joins the Team RTP-Shred in full force.

Our shredders underwent a myriad of triumphs from lunch with kids and cooking for family to rest days spent in the pool to victory over the temptation of a candy aisle. Spurred on to victory by an inspirational video from Suzette and comments from fellow shredders and onlookers alike our team still holds strong.

But many questions remain:

Will all 15 members be able to hold firm through the weekend?
Will Joni opt to cover her beautiful face on the big blog?
Will Adam finally get enough sleep for his double shred?

These questions answered and more when you tune in to: Episode 3.

Visit RTP-blog.com to tune into the events in Real Time. You can even learn of each heros individual adventures by clicking on their blog links. Collect all 15 action figures. Oh, okay, but be a REAL HERO and buy a t-shirt or other official Real Time Physique merchandise in the RTP store. ;)

PS Drop me a comment. I'm only checking them obsessively like twenty times a day.
PSS Thank you to everybody for coming by and all the kind words of encouragement. It makes a load of difference.