This is my birthday week – yes, week. Birthday’s only come once a year, why not make the most of it. I decided to make it worth my while and take a break from my weight loss routine. I figured that I had gone through my loss of motivation pit last time. Now I need to start anew.

In addition to being a celebratory week, I have had some other issues to deal with that helped me decide to take a break. That bulging vein that I had last week actually burst. Now I have this mass that looks like I bruised the entire back of my calf. Easy does it says the doc, so it’s off the treadmill.

Even though I’m not walking on the machine, I am making sure that I keep active. I do plenty of seated movements. It’s simple to do and really helps to keep the blood flowing. I do the foot circles, leg extensions, and flexing and straightening of my legs. It’s bad enough that I can’t walk but I’m not ready to let my muscles get too tight.

My husband is still working out regularly at CrossFit and eating his CustomFit Meals. He’s lost 12 lbs and 3 inches on his waist. Hard work and good food are paying off in a big way for him.

I’m going to re-evaluate things when my calf heals and I am back to walking. I need to make sure the doctor gives me the okay to do what needs to be done to get me further on the road to better health and weight loss. Nothing has changed, which is good. It’s way too easy for me to gain weight when not exercising. But sticking to the food and keep as active as I can, even without the treadmill, I can at least maintain things.

How long to healing? Only time will tell…