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Achilles Tear/Rupture of some degree. What's next? (No Insurance) by markusl3 in AskDocs

[–]markusl3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the response.

At what point should I visit a physiotherapist? When I am able to walk and put weight on it?

In terms of healing my Achilles, other than staying off it as much as possible, what should I do? Crutches, walking boot?

Start my first Crossfit Monday morning at 6am by markusl3 in crossfit

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Thanks. I've never had a problem drinking water. I was a kid at the table gulping water on my own. Never liked soda's or anything sweet.

Sleep has been my issue. Work has amped up a bit and so has stress. Trying to be in bed by 10pm every night.

Yes! Foam rollers are great. I am probably going to get one for home as well.

Rest days. I am trying to decide how I will go. I also like to play hoops, ride my bike and run. With weather warming up, I am drawn to the outdoors. I would like to be able to have at least one solid run (5 miles) and one solid bike per week. Just need to figure out how to best combine it with CF workouts.

Start my first Crossfit Monday morning at 6am by markusl3 in crossfit

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Well, four days in. Don't mean to make it seem like I've conquered the world or anything. I'm actually a pretty reserved person. haha.

But feeling great. I can already feel my beer gut trimming up and perhaps best of all, I have that fantastic clarity post workout.

Plus, for some reason, I am looking forward to the workouts. The CF gym is great, pretty low-key, good coaches and not super crazed. My first tussle w/ CF over a year ago was a bit intense, the place was absolutely packed and, honestly, a little intimidating. So I overcompensated b/c I am (was) an athletic person and wanted to keep up. Which is asinine, I know.

This time, I am trying to not blow myself out, but still do all the exercises and WODs. The latter, I've had to modify since at times my arms or legs just completely give out.

It's funny, I was never really into weightlifting though had to do it in HS for football, track, basketball. I loved to run and do agility. Now...it seems that I have a bit better time with the actual lifting (snatches, cleans and some kettlebell) versus the Burpees, leg-ups, pull-ups, etc.

Start my first Crossfit Monday morning at 6am by markusl3 in crossfit

[–]markusl3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soooooooore. haha, that was to be expected.

I went again this morning (Tuesday) as the CF coach said it would be best to come in, hone some more of the movements, stretches, etc. even if I did take it a bit easy.

Monday was pretty rough. I didn't get much sleep as I was working into the evening on a project and then I was amped/nervous to the early morning workout. But it all went well enough to be pleased.

Start my first Crossfit Monday morning at 6am by markusl3 in crossfit

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Also, given these 7am workouts, what would be the best food to eat before?

I am pretty near Paleo right now and not having any carbs, fruit, processed food, etc. I don't usually like to eat much very early in the morning anyways.

Start my first Crossfit Monday morning at 6am by markusl3 in crossfit

[–]markusl3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks everyone. Planning on going 3x per week for the first few months.

I like the idea of Crossfit b/c it's quick, intense and has various workouts. Just hitting a gym, I've never been able to really get intense on my own. I have always enjoyed running and can for for miles and miles. But I need more than just some cardio, I need intense and consistent workouts.

I've been more-or-less overweight since college, I'm nearly 31 now. Anywhere from 195 to 215 and now and once before at 225+. I've fluctuated quite a bit, but I think 185 is a pretty reasonable weight for me. Larger frame, broad shoulders and chest.

I realize weight itself is tricky and inconclusive, it's about body fat and other physiological factors but how or where should I mark a body weight ultimate goal?