Comments for FrealFitness http://www.frealfitness.com Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:18:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Are You Paying a Fat Guy to Help You Get Thin? by don mcgrath http://www.frealfitness.com/blog/are-you-paying-a-fat-guy-to-help-you-get-thin/#comment-249 don mcgrath Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:18:01 +0000 http://www.frealfitness.com/?p=1471#comment-249 I was surprised and excited to see my book cover in your post. I hope you liked the book. You might like some of my new projects that are coming out. Check them out at http://www.21days7habits.com/how-to-prevent-common-workout-injuries/ and http://www.21days7habits.com/99centbook/ Take care, Don I was surprised and excited to see my book cover in your post. I hope you liked the book. You might like some of my new projects that are coming out. Check them out at
http://www.21days7habits.com/how-to-prevent-common-workout-injuries/

and

http://www.21days7habits.com/99centbook/

Take care,
Don

]]> Comment on The Return of the Broken-Toed Runner by saukker http://www.frealfitness.com/blog/running/the-return-of-the-broken-toed-runner/#comment-247 saukker Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:47:34 +0000 http://www.frealfitness.com/?p=1800#comment-247 Sarah, I'm guessing you had a pretty good break. When I broke my big toe, it was quite awhile before it felt "normal." Once it felt good enough to stop taping it, it would ache a bit. I avoided playing soccer for months. I was really afraid someone would step on it and re-break it. I did get some sharp pains every once in awhile. The good news is, it did get better and better. I may not have complete flexion in it, but I have zero pain and zero problems with it. When would I need to fully curl my big toe anyway. It did take quite a few months for all the lingering aches and occasional pains to subside. Stay hopeful. Our bodies are amazing and have a wonderful ability to heal, mend, and make things work. Hang in there and may you be back to normal soon. Rachel Sarah,
I’m guessing you had a pretty good break. When I broke my big toe, it was quite awhile before it felt “normal.” Once it felt good enough to stop taping it, it would ache a bit. I avoided playing soccer for months. I was really afraid someone would step on it and re-break it. I did get some sharp pains every once in awhile. The good news is, it did get better and better. I may not have complete flexion in it, but I have zero pain and zero problems with it. When would I need to fully curl my big toe anyway. It did take quite a few months for all the lingering aches and occasional pains to subside. Stay hopeful. Our bodies are amazing and have a wonderful ability to heal, mend, and make things work. Hang in there and may you be back to normal soon.
Rachel

]]> Comment on The Return of the Broken-Toed Runner by SJ http://www.frealfitness.com/blog/running/the-return-of-the-broken-toed-runner/#comment-246 SJ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:33:38 +0000 http://www.frealfitness.com/?p=1800#comment-246 I broke my big toe about 12 weeks ago now, and have scoured the Internet searching for ways to continue working out and came across your blog. I'm just curious, but for me, it's been 3 months and while my toe is A LOT better, there is still a hairline crack in the distal bone of the big toe. I was wondering how your toe felt when you started feeling better enough not to tape it and let it be free. My toe feels good, but every so often there is a tingle and some deep pain signaling that it's not 100% yet. If anyone has any experience with this - the tingles - please write! I'm worried my toe is never going to heal :( Thanks, sarah I broke my big toe about 12 weeks ago now, and have scoured the Internet searching for ways to continue working out and came across your blog. I’m just curious, but for me, it’s been 3 months and while my toe is A LOT better, there is still a hairline crack in the distal bone of the big toe. I was wondering how your toe felt when you started feeling better enough not to tape it and let it be free. My toe feels good, but every so often there is a tingle and some deep pain signaling that it’s not 100% yet. If anyone has any experience with this – the tingles – please write! I’m worried my toe is never going to heal :(

Thanks,
sarah

]]> Comment on A Freal Rainy Day Workout by Spooky http://www.frealfitness.com/workout-ideas/freal-rainy-day-workout/#comment-244 Spooky Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:52:01 +0000 http://www.frealfitness.com/?p=58#comment-244 You are AMAZING!! I just found your YouTube page today and have been going through your videos all evening. Thank you for the inspiration and good advice!! You are AMAZING!! I just found your YouTube page today and have been going through your videos all evening. Thank you for the inspiration and good advice!!

]]> Comment on One Fitness Fanatic's Tale of Working Out and Running with a Broken Toe by saukker http://www.frealfitness.com/blog/workouts/one-fitness-fanatics-tale-of-working-out-and-running-with-a-broken-toe/#comment-243 saukker Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:54:51 +0000 http://frealfitness.wordpress.com/?p=487#comment-243 Jenn, Thanks so much for sharing your story. I think it's helpful for people to hear how different people handle these sort of challenges. Each person is different, each break is different, each situation is different. So it's only logical that our responses and decisions on how to act are different. None of the toes I have broken have been as severe as yours - they were never bent or out of line. (Though I did have that happen when I had my leg broken during a soccer game.) I'm glad you are determined to find other ways to workout, to do modified workouts. Maybe some bike riding, lots of strength training, or maybe even a bit of swimming will be enough to keep you feeling good. Hang in there. This recovery time is really only a short time compared with the rest of your life. Jenn,
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I think it’s helpful for people to hear how different people handle these sort of challenges. Each person is different, each break is different, each situation is different. So it’s only logical that our responses and decisions on how to act are different. None of the toes I have broken have been as severe as yours – they were never bent or out of line. (Though I did have that happen when I had my leg broken during a soccer game.) I’m glad you are determined to find other ways to workout, to do modified workouts. Maybe some bike riding, lots of strength training, or maybe even a bit of swimming will be enough to keep you feeling good. Hang in there. This recovery time is really only a short time compared with the rest of your life.

]]> Comment on One Fitness Fanatic's Tale of Working Out and Running with a Broken Toe by Jenn http://www.frealfitness.com/blog/workouts/one-fitness-fanatics-tale-of-working-out-and-running-with-a-broken-toe/#comment-242 Jenn Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:34:29 +0000 http://frealfitness.wordpress.com/?p=487#comment-242 Love your story and determination!! I broke my 4th toe a week ago and unfortunately mine was bent in the wrong direction so off to the Dr I went. I was so bummed when he came in after looking at my x-rays and told me no strenuous activity for at least 6 weeks, and have to wear the shoe/boot. I told him not gonna work, I workout/run regularly and play in an adult soccer league every Sunday. I told him I thought he was being way too conservative over a little broken toe, he assured me he was not. He did say how important in my case it was to stop running in order keep the bone in place and prevent the toe from popping back out of place. I'm bummed for now but will definitely be doing modified workouts b/c the alternative of having issues later in life is not worth it. I will definitely be reading your blogs while I'm forced to sit it out for now. Thanks!! Love your story and determination!! I broke my 4th toe a week ago and unfortunately mine was bent in the wrong direction so off to the Dr I went. I was so bummed when he came in after looking at my x-rays and told me no strenuous activity for at least 6 weeks, and have to wear the shoe/boot. I told him not gonna work, I workout/run regularly and play in an adult soccer league every Sunday. I told him I thought he was being way too conservative over a little broken toe, he assured me he was not. He did say how important in my case it was to stop running in order keep the bone in place and prevent the toe from popping back out of place. I’m bummed for now but will definitely be doing modified workouts b/c the alternative of having issues later in life is not worth it. I will definitely be reading your blogs while I’m forced to sit it out for now. Thanks!!

]]> Comment on Pumpkin Waffles by saukker http://www.frealfitness.com/healthy-recipes/breakfast/pumpkin-waffles/#comment-240 saukker Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:50:28 +0000 http://www.frealfitness.com/?p=1417#comment-240 These are my FAVORITE waffles ever. So I hope you like them as much as I do. In fact, they are my favorite pre-run food when doing long runs of 10 miles or more. I can't even count the number of half marathons, marathons, Ragnar Relays, Adventure Races, and other endurance events that I've eaten these before. Great stuff. These are my FAVORITE waffles ever. So I hope you like them as much as I do. In fact, they are my favorite pre-run food when doing long runs of 10 miles or more. I can’t even count the number of half marathons, marathons, Ragnar Relays, Adventure Races, and other endurance events that I’ve eaten these before. Great stuff.

]]> Comment on Pumpkin Waffles by Fitness Guy@ How To Put On Muscle http://www.frealfitness.com/healthy-recipes/breakfast/pumpkin-waffles/#comment-239 Fitness Guy@ How To Put On Muscle Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:06:33 +0000 http://www.frealfitness.com/?p=1417#comment-239 These look really good. I have never heard of pumpkin waffles.. I'm going to have to give these a try :). These look really good. I have never heard of pumpkin waffles.. I’m going to have to give these a try :) .

]]> Comment on Travel Workout by Fitness Guy@ How To Put On Muscle http://www.frealfitness.com/featured/travel-workout/#comment-238 Fitness Guy@ How To Put On Muscle Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:04:18 +0000 http://www.frealfitness.com/?p=60#comment-238 Great article. There really is no excuse to not workout when your traveling and there is no gym around. In reality we don't need a gym at all to get in shape, it can all be done outdoors. Great article.

There really is no excuse to not workout when your traveling and there is no gym around. In reality we don’t need a gym at all to get in shape, it can all be done outdoors.

]]> Comment on One Fitness Fanatic's Tale of Working Out and Running with a Broken Toe by saukker http://www.frealfitness.com/blog/workouts/one-fitness-fanatics-tale-of-working-out-and-running-with-a-broken-toe/#comment-235 saukker Tue, 10 May 2011 21:38:32 +0000 http://frealfitness.wordpress.com/?p=487#comment-235 Bella – Sorry to hear about your toe. In the blog post I did say that <em><strong>I’m not a doctor </strong></em>and I’m not giving medical advice. I was just telling my story. Maybe my running style is different than yours (less “pounding” and not so hard on the baby toe), I’m sure my break wasn’t identical to yours, and I’m just me. All I can say is that I took a break first, found other things to do, then eased back into running with tape while the toe was still broken, and my story ended with me doing great. In fact, I recently broke my baby toe and found alternative workouts to do for a bit then ran again. <a href="http://www.frealfitness.com/blog/running/the-return-of-the-broken-toed-runner/" rel="nofollow">The Return of the Broken Toed Runner </a>and <a href="http://www.frealfitness.com/blog/running/and-this-little-piggy-went-weeeeeee-weeeeeee-weeeeee/" rel="nofollow">This Little Piggy Went Weeeeeee Weeeeeee Weeeeeee </a> tells the story. I was healed and able to run the Ragnar Relay pain-free and completely healed. I’m certainly not saying everyone should do what I do/did. I’m not “telling” anyone to run on a broken toe. I’m telling people what I did. But in my cases, I’m glad I took the path I did. I wish your story could have ended better. Thanks for sharing your story. Now people can read more than just my point of view and can make a more informed decision. Bella –
Sorry to hear about your toe. In the blog post I did say that I’m not a doctor and I’m not giving medical advice. I was just telling my story. Maybe my running style is different than yours (less “pounding” and not so hard on the baby toe), I’m sure my break wasn’t identical to yours, and I’m just me. All I can say is that I took a break first, found other things to do, then eased back into running with tape while the toe was still broken, and my story ended with me doing great. In fact, I recently broke my baby toe and found alternative workouts to do for a bit then ran again. The Return of the Broken Toed Runner and This Little Piggy Went Weeeeeee Weeeeeee Weeeeeee tells the story. I was healed and able to run the Ragnar Relay pain-free and completely healed. I’m certainly not saying everyone should do what I do/did. I’m not “telling” anyone to run on a broken toe. I’m telling people what I did. But in my cases, I’m glad I took the path I did. I wish your story could have ended better. Thanks for sharing your story. Now people can read more than just my point of view and can make a more informed decision.

]]>