Monday, August 16, 2004

So Much Knee Pain!!

Went out for this morning exercise. It was the same as last Monday. My knee pain was so bad and it bothered me. I bought a water bottle waiste pack. It wasn't too bad running with it tie around my waiste today. I didn't need the water, but it was good practice running with it on. I also had bought an adorable "Family Guy" wrist sweat band where Stewie is quoted "Damn you all". Aside from brightening up my morning, it helped clear the sweat from my face. :) The run was good, except for the knee pain. Walking to work was not good. I was glad to be sitting down most of the day. The pain persisted strong throughout the day. When I got home, I wrapped my "Phiten" neck band around my knee. Within 2 minutes the pain is gone. I don't know if the "Phiten" band is just psychosomatic, but I don't care. The pain is gone. I feel so much better. After dinner I made an attempt to do some strength training on my right leg. Jaco mentioned that most of the time, the pain in the knee's or hips is because the leg muscles are not strong enough. I felt pretty good afterwards. Weight: 120 pounds Breakfast: 1/2 power bar, gatorade, 1 piece of wheat toast, yogurt, green tea Snack: 1/2 power bar Lunch: chicken, beans, rice, chai tea Snack: mixed fruit, Oatmeal Dinner: Chicken pasta, yogurt