Today marks the three year anniversary of my ankle surgery. Hard to believe that for a while, this blog was one of the only things getting me through the recovery. It's hard to believe that I updated it every single day (or close to it), and that now, I update once a year. I'm so happy to be at that "one a year update" point.
So at this three year mark... I now teach 7 classes a week (on top of my full time job, of course). I teach for 24 Hour Fitness, Equinox and now Nike. I've completed a half marathon in a very competitive time and am currently training for my second. More importantly, I rest when I need to rest and I find myself giving the same advice to others that used to go in one of my ears and out the other. I guess this is what "growing up" is all about. I train hard, but I also train in multiple disciplines, including Bikram Yoga. Me? Yoga? Yep. And it's hot too, 105 degrees, 60% humidity "hot."
Lots of changes have occurred in me mentally and physically. As I look back at the last post I wrote, on my second anniversary, I'm proud to say I've grown so much from that point, and look forward to how much I will grow in the next 365 days. I never realized what an important tool this blog could be, for me as a person. I'm also so happy that I've been able to help others out there, going through the same things. Please continue to post comments and ask questions, as I will always respond. There's also a little facebook group out there, you can check it out, just search "Calcaneal Osteotomy".
I've also grown a lot in my knowledge of nutrition, and I share my knowledge and thoughts about health, fitness, nutrition and motivation on a new web site, http://www.LiveWholeBeFree.com. Please feel free to check it out.
Until next year, take care of yourselves, and feel free to comment and I shall respond!
Peace, love and healthy ankles,
Melissa
5 comments:
Congratulations Liss! You are truly an amazing woman and I'm impressed by your transformation and great attitude!
Thanks Shellie! You're the best!! xo
Wow I'm really glad I read this. I am having this surgery on the 13th and was seriously thinking about backig out. I have had three previous surgeries to try to stabilize my ankle and they have all been unsuccessful.:o( I have been reading up on this and every blog I have read (excluding yours) has talked about how horrible it is. Thank you for the inspiration:o)... I also lead a very active lifestyle and am dreading the down time but you have been very helpful. Thanks again!
hello liss, with the help of God, give me your help, well I write because I'm going through the hardest time of my life, several years ago suffered a traffic accident and caused me foot deformity, now I underwent to surgery triple arthrodesis (ankle fusion) and tenotomy of the Achilles' heel, I have the feet stiff and sore, I am writing because they know that pain and wanted to help me to see if my case commented that physicians helped.
The question I ask the doctors es. Ankle fusion movement is possible to give?
Thanks for everything.
I hope to answer.
hernan jose carrillo , I need help
email - elvalle101@hotmail.com
hello liss, I can collaborate with doctors who helped you, I am Colombiano, and I really need it.
hernan jose carrillo.
elvalle101@hotmail.com
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