Have you guys been watching Extreme Makover Weight Loss Edition on ABC?
I’m shamelessly addicted. Watching these people lose massive amounts of weight in a year… I can’t imagine how hard it must be – at 400 lbs – to get started and get it done.
Last night’s contestant, Dana, lost 203 lbs in a year with a torn ACL. Interestingly, he was already trying to lose by taking water aerobics. Chris Powell (the trainer) told him that weight-less exercise wasn’t going to cut it and started him on a program that used his body weight to work out.
Timely encouragement/reminder that there others dealing with things much bigger than I am. Why? Because I think have jacked up (technical term) my Achilles tendon.
It hurts. Sharp pain walking down stairs. *wine* *whine*
I’m not sure what happened. I felt fine running Saturday’s ACS 5K race, and then as I was walking down the stairs to my car a few hours later I noticed it was sore… and it has gotten progressively worse since. Playing ball Sunday probably didn’t help.
In hopes of catching it at the beginning I visited the chiropractor on my way home from work tonight. It didn’t help. I was instructed to take it easy, ice it, and massage the area. My calf even aches. Bollocks.
Maybe if I take the week off of running (and walking down stair cases) it will be better by the weekend?!
Tonight’s workout was an easy 45 mins of shoulders and P90X Ab Ripper X. I hate being limited.
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Good thing dinner was not limited. It was quite tasty!
Yesterday I was craving pizza something fierce. The opportunity to sate that craving didn’t present itself, so tonight was declared Monday Socca-Pizza Night!
It was late when I got home to eat… pics are going to leave something (i.e. light) to be desired.
My Pizza:
- Socca base (I used herbs de provence this time)
- Morels
- Cherry tomatoes
- Onions
- Nutritional Yeast
- Balsamic asparagus
The real stand-out here was that balsamic asparagus. It is the easiest thing you’ll ever make; however, the balsamic reduction coating it will give it a decadent taste. I ate the extra pieces standing up over the stove.
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Balsamic Asparagus
- 1/2 bunch asparagus, hard bottom snapped off
- 1 tsp good-quality balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 C yellow onion, diced
- Juice from 1 lemon wedge
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Heat medium skillet over medium heat. Add in asparagus, onion, and balsamic vinegar, tossing to combine. Allow to sauté for 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally.
When the asparagus just beings to soften, remove from heat and top with lemon juice and pepper.
Serves 2.
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Have you ever injured your Achilles?
Have you been forced to slow down for an injury?
Any advice is much appreciated!!
Sorry to hear about your injury, I know that’s a particularly ouchy one. If it were me I’d stay off of it as much as possible but make sure to do some light stretching.
What?! Aww, I’m so sorry to hear that. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. 🙁
You’ve got me craving morels now. I love those things!
I haven’t watched that show, but I used to be addicted to Biggest Looser, so I can imagine I might get hooked easily!. Sorry about your pain. 🙁 injuries can be so frustrating!
And that pizza looks so yummy! I love all the veggies piled on top!
Oh gracious, does this look superb. Great recipe!
Oh no. Sorry about the injury. I wish you a speedy recovery!
I haven’t seen that show yet, but from the look of the trainer in the pic you posted, I need to check him out… I mean, “it” out, I need to check it out… ha
Ouch, sorry to hear about your ankle! That’s no fun. I have always wanted to try socca!
Highly recommend it – I’ve used it for pizza, pancakes, and taco shells!
Not a fun injury to have. Drives me nuts when I have to take it easy….mainly because I really hate to be thwarted when I want to get something done. 😉
What a great pizza. I shall dub it awesome comfort food.
That pizza looks fabulous!! Where do you get the socca base?
I make it! It’s really easy: https://www.sprint2thetable.com/2011/05/push-ups-socca-pizza
Thank U!! Can’t wait to make it 🙂
Mmm, that pizza!! I’m already obsessed with socca–now even more reasons to love it!
And I tore my achilles tendon 3 years ago. It still acts up and gets sore from time to time, so I guess it’s one of those things that’s never REALLY going to heal. I had to take some time off when it first happened, I couldn’t even walk for a few days–but as much as rest and ice advice sucks, it really does help to just stay off it.
Ok – first, I hope your achilles starts to feel better 🙁 It might just be a case of tendonitis – which, will hopefully heal with rest and relaxation – always easier said than done though (especially when it’s your foot!).
2nd – WTF. Why haven’t I made socca yet!? I’ve bookmarked, even researched the proper ways to make it – and yet, nope, still haven’t gotten around to it. I must, I must, I must! Oh, and when I do – I’m for sure making pizza with it 🙂 As I really can’t think of anything better – Plus, I’m on an asparagus kick lately, so it’s only fitting.
You have to try it! I love it in taco-form too: https://www.sprint2thetable.com/2011/06/jackfruit-bbq-taco/
Yummm to the socca and balsamic combo! 😉 You know I’m battling an injury too, and I wish I was smart enough to take it easy like you!
Wellll… define taking it “easy.” 😉
YUM pizza! Where do you get your nutritional yeast from?
Whole Foods – I use the Braggs brand.
This pizza looks great… especially those earthy morels!
I wasn’t even aware of this TV show! Clearly I am not watching enough TV! Sorry to hear about your injury – feel better soon.
Love that pizza. Never even heard of socca! Will have to find that…
Let me know if you do – it’s SO easy to make!
hope the achilles heals quickly
and totally drooling over that pizza
Argh thats crap! Really hope it’s nothing serious and feels better soon! Pizza looks delish, I was just saying yesterday I need to switch my toppings up a bit… always make the same thing so thanks for reading my mind! 🙂