Feeling sorry for myself!!

darla723

darla723

Cathlete
I was doing so well this year with the 16 week max. wt. loss rotation-15 lbs and some UB definition and no more knee pain!! Then last week my elbow started to bother me (from work, not exercise). So I stopped UB work (it hurts to grasp DB and BB) and I saw a PT yesterday who worked on it. It's not too bad and we believe we are treating it early enough that it won't become chronic.

My dilemma lies here- I still can't comfortably grasp - and I shouldn't- so UB is still out for now. Can anyone suggest a cardio/LB rotation I can pick up with so I don't lose the progress I've made. This is the first rotation I've ever done and I have found that I will stick to a program if it is planned out!! I have just about all of Cathe's wo's except B & G and Drill Max. I'm just worried that the discouragement I feel will keep me from continuing on. I still have about 20 lbs to lose and summer is just around the corner! (I hope)

I feel that my UB will be okay with no work; I'm a pear, so it's my LB that needs toning anyway.

Any suggestions will be so appreciated. I was starting to feel so bummed last night, so I'm turning to my Cathe family for help!!!

Thanks, guys!
Doreen
 
Doreen-
So sorry about your troubles!
Why not do Kickboxing 2-3x a week? That will tone both lower & keep your upper sculpted.

ETA: Sorry I must be misunderstanding your post.... Is it elbow issues? I thought it was grasping dumbells.... OBVIOUSLY if punches will irritate it then my idea is terrible... If its just grasping dumbbells then I'll stand by my recommendation! ;)
 
Hi Doreen:

Sorry to hear that your elbow is injured.. I injured mine a few months back, its no fun. Isn't it amazing how much you find you incorporate into your life? ( You find that out when it hurts, huh?)

Anyways... I wouldn't recommend doing any kickboxing, the punches and jabs will put a strain on it. ( I tried that when I injured mine, and it didn't feel so good!!)

I think your goal should be to keep that elbow as still as possible when working out.. ellipticals, biking, stair master, running etc.

If you want to lift for lower body while resting the elbow, be careful when doing squats w/ a heavy barbell.. Hoisting the barbell over your head, can be tricky if that arm is injured. Try using dumbbells where you hold your arms straight. Butts and Gutts has alot of exercises in it that uses dumbbells in this format.

Hang in there and I hope you heal quickly!! Lynn M.
 
I don't have any advice but I wanted to send some healing vibes and congratulate you on your progress. WOO HOO!!! You've done really well on this rotation. I was thinking about doing it but decided to go with Cathe's April rotation instead. Maybe I'll start this one in May. Have you been following the original rotation, or are you using the updated version someone posted awhile back?
 
Thanks, Michele! I used the original rotation, but since I don't run, I substituted an interval type workout on the interval run days. (IMAX 1,2, or 3, SB, etc)

Good luck! I really liked this rotation!

Doreen
 
Thanks for the fast reply, Doreen! Oh hey, I don't run either. I'll probably use Cardio Coach and my elliptical for some of the interval work. I don't have all of the older DVD's for that rotation so I'll have to do some subbing -- I'm sure I have enough to make up the difference.
 
Sorry to hear about your elbow. That must be so frustrating! A couple of really great LB exercise favorites of mine that don't require dumbells are, of course buns of steel and legs of steel, they still get me everytime:) Then there's the step workouts that do not have so much choregraphy, and focus on legs, such as the original Firm Sculpt, minus the weights, and of course I absolutely love Gin Miller and Tae-bo. They all deliver a really great workout.

I'm sort of in the same boat. As much as I love Cathe's workouts I had a back injury and have had to do some other workouts until I start progressively healing. (She's a little to fast and advanced for me, at least right now.)

Please, try not to get discouraged too much. We are all here for you. And remember you are never alone in any situation:):):)


Carrie

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Doreen, you don't need UB work to lose weight (fat). Most cardio only involves your legs. I find powerwalking on the treadmill at the gym to be very intense, and no arms needed. In my opinion, when you want to see the number on the scale go down, the best thing is to up your cardio and limit your strength to low weight and fast reps, like Power Hour or Muscle Endurance. You can just choose the lower body work from those WOs and keep it light. Although the pounds added by muscle are good pounds, if seeing the number on the scale go up is going to discourage you, then stick to endurance.
 
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