Princess Power, Coming on Strong!!

[windwalker]

This is a post that is near and dear to my heart since it concerns my own beloved pretty princess.

Erica has been out of action since the Goofy in January. So basicly 6 months of inactivity. She did very well only gaining 5 lbs during that time, especially since she was chair ridden for a few weeks there also.

For those of you who don't know she had bunion surgery on both feet and had her flat feet corrected. Today the Dr released her to start back to work and resume training, slowly and steadily.

So she has a lot of ground to make up for both in weight and fitness. Please save a little pixy dust and best vibes of strength and courage for her on her journey back to fitness.

She has decided to eat a Lacto ovo veggie diet. She started 2 weeks ago and it's going well. She walked 10 slow miles over last week and will be increasing steadily over the next few months.

My prediction: This wonderfull, couragous lady will amaze everyone by how much she will accomplish by the ToT gathering and she will PR her marathon in January.

AmyBeth, Lisa, Craig, Connie, Debra, Judy, Vic, Scott, Lynn, Margie, Liz, Beth, Maria, Stacie, Robert, Duane, Mike, Bill, Mel, Jeanne, Nancy, Tracy and anyone who wants to be in her corner with me, lets keep her pumped up and flying high.

Go Erica

Proud Panda

 

[Goofyin08forErica]

Thank you Panda

Erica

 

[dsnyfan21]

Yeah - ERICA.

I'm so happy that you can get back out there and "get er done!! (that's my parents southern drawl comin out). Of course as stated before, take it easy, and listen to your body. I initially got some burning/stinging on the arch side near my big toe after my surgery and getting back to driving a car and walking. You may need to do some icing/elevating after doing walking and such. You may even get some swelling, that happened to me. The blood and fluids has to remember how to flow again and feet are the worst at "remembering" this.

I am so happy for you, so hang it there and slowly but surely you'll get back to your "normal" self.

Here's some to help you along.

Cheering Tracy

 

[Goofyin08forErica]

Thanks Tracy!

I have been good at keeping my feet elevated! The Dr gave me a pair of tight elastic socks to help with the swelling...they are on as I type this!! I don't plan on any speed demon type workout for a while!

Erica

 

[dsnyfan21]

Oh yes, those elastic sock type things. I still have mine from almost 2years ago now. I still use mine every so often when I fell I need it, plus I find it good when my arches are sore or I feel alittle bit of the Plantar faciitus twinges.

 

[getnthinr]

Wow, Erica -- I think you've done great! 5 lbs after all that time on exercise restriction?!?!?!?! That is monumental self-control! I gain that much misbehaving on the weekend!

Like Dave, I have loads of confidence in your positive attitude and your recovery capabilities. Keep your head, rest your feet, and I'll see you on the roads fitter, faster, and finer in January! Here's a hug and a generous helping of PD for you!

 

[Goofyin08forErica]

Thanks Wendy!! Maybe we can even "race" each other up the overpasses, that or leap froging !!

Erica

 

[princessrunner]

YAY Erica's back!!!!!!!! You know I am ALWAYS in your corner!! I am soooooo glad that you got realeased to work and that you can start working out for real again. You must be so excited. Oh, wait, let me be excited for you... don't want you jumping up and down on that foot quite yet.

oh and one more thing.... I am so glad you are back with us!!!

 

[windwalker]

I'm holding her accountable guys. A lot of WISHers covered for her while she was laid up and now it's her turn to show that she can be a positive example to others.

If you need motivation yourself please join my princess on her journey back. She will be strong and lean when she arrives at WDW in Oct. She has the inner strengh and power, with just a little help from her friends that believe in her she can accomplish amazing results.

Proud Panda

 

[Cruella de mom]

I believe in you Erica! You are one strong and sensible woman. Strong enough to push when you can and sensible enough to know when its time to take a rest.

I believe you will be back - better and stronger and faster than before.

Congratulations on being released to exercise (and work)!

Cecilia

 

[funwalker]

Yeah, Sweet Erica!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Awesome news on your recovery, release to go back to work, and able to start walking again...slowly please.

What a huge accomplishment to only gain 5 pounds!

YOU GO GIRL!

 

[Steffwalks]

Yea!!!! Erica is back! Erica is back!!!! Yea1!!

Congratulations on the successful surgery and keep your body in the a great place!!

 

[Creativebeth]

Yeah Erica is back!!!! I am so glad! Please take it easy though..... we worry about you!

Get out there and get it done, girlfriend!!!!

Beth

 

[wtpclc]

Yay for being cleared for take off! That you have a smoth journey back!

 

[wfloyd]

Erica - Yeah for being able to get back out there.

Panda - Now you had better watch out since she has been cleared to start kicking your booty.

Bill

 

[Big Vic]

Go Erica Go!!

 

[GirTheGecko]

You can do it!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Go, Erica!

We will be right beside you (ok, in my case right behind you reading your WISH shirt!)

We know you can do it, with the perky Panda by your side, you are going to amaze us!

Maria

 

[windwalker]

Erica - Yeah for being able to get back out there.

Panda - Now you had better watch out since she has been cleared to start kicking your booty.

Bill

Bill I never underestimate women. She may have a few lbs to lose and some muscle to build, but she have strong will and the courage of a tiger.

Proud Panda

 

[Goofyin08forErica]

Thanks so much everybody

Yesterday I did a 3 miler and then a 2 miler with Dave!

Today I did 4 continuous miles at approx 15 min pace

I am soaking my feet and then will be putting them up for awhile.

I truely appreciate all your support, miles, and friendship!!

Erica