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Injury = cannot work out = how to stay lean?

post #1 of 20
7/1/11 at 12:33am
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I had a minor surgery done yesterday. Basically to remove an infection from my right sole. Now there a gaping 2 mm hole in the skin of my sole.

Pre-surgery, I was hobbling around like a crippled man. Now I can walk properly but the doctor has advised me to take 1 week more off to let my foot heal.

Now I'm a distance runner (30-40 miles per week). Its already been 3 weeks sans a workout. and I'm feeling fat and unathletic and my midsection definately looks flabbier.

For reference I'm 5'10...160 lbs. Lean, athletic runners type body.

So any recommendations?
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post #2 of 20
7/1/11 at 12:36am
Pay attention to diet. Inactivity isn't going to pack on the pounds over a short term.
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post #3 of 20
7/1/11 at 12:48am
Ice water in the morning green tea extract and breathing exercises should keep you lean until your back in action
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post #4 of 20
7/1/11 at 2:36am
Food is fuel, since you aren't doing your normal activities, cut the amount of fuel you are taking in.
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post #5 of 20
7/1/11 at 2:54am
Swim
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post #6 of 20
7/1/11 at 3:21am
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Pay attention to diet. Inactivity isn't going to pack on the pounds over a short term.

Diet is all. period. If you put in 40 miles/week then your body isn't going to adjust over night. Eat good and clean and at maintenance and all should be good.
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post #7 of 20
7/1/11 at 4:11am
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Originally Posted by innerstyle View Post
Food is fuel, since you aren't doing your normal activities, cut the amount of fuel you are taking in.

This

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Originally Posted by Reggs View Post
Swim

+ This

+ Wash wound gently with warm water and mild soap after time in pool.

= Full Of Win
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post #8 of 20
7/1/11 at 4:36am
Swimmen. Ich mag gern swimmen.
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post #9 of 20
7/1/11 at 4:53am
Can you bike? A month won't kill you. Go on vacation.
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post #10 of 20
7/1/11 at 6:23am
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Originally Posted by APK View Post
Pay attention to diet. Inactivity isn't going to pack on the pounds over a short term.

This is the most important thing. Just let the wound heal and come back better than ever.
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post #11 of 20
7/1/11 at 9:50am
Learn to run on your hands.
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post #12 of 20
7/1/11 at 2:12pm
Pilates like exercises on the floor might be doable. It's surprisingly tough. This chick has pretty good workouts. Wish she had better taste in music. http://www.blogilates.com/workoutindex
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post #13 of 20
7/1/11 at 4:09pm
Avoid excess carbohydrates. Even inactive, if you consume fewer than 150g carbs/day, you should be fine.

No sugars/sweets/pasta.

Do as much as you can. Pushups? Planks? these would involve you being on your forefoot. Look into Yoga leg extensions. Just don't push the area affected - let it heal properly; you'll spring back fast after you convalesce.
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post #14 of 20
7/1/11 at 4:18pm
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Even inactive, if you consume fewer than 150g carbs/day, you should be fine.

Let me guess now, paleo, 'fat-burning-zone', insulin makes you fat - am I hitting the spot man?
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post #15 of 20
7/3/11 at 2:24pm
if you're not working out, you won't need carbs.
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