Leg day is even less fun with a torn ACL.
You’d think I’d use this as an excuse to skip it.
If I weren’t scared of my leg totally atrophying I wouldn’t bother with legs. But I am. So we did it. Yes, Vegas even came to the gym with me.
I’m not “leg day.”
We kept it simple – light weight, high reps. Vegas has a bum knee too, so we were quite the pair.
Here’s what we did:
- Lying leg curls – 2 sets of 20 reps, 2 sets of 15 reps at an increased weight
- Leg extensions – 4 sets of 15 reps, increasing weight by 15 each time
- Glute push downs – 4 sets of 15 reps, focus on pushing through heel
- Leg press machine – 4 sets of 15 reps, increasing weight each time
- Wall ball squats – 4 sets of 20 reps
Then we did 30 mins of cardio (20 on the elliptical, 10 on the bike) and walked home for dinner. I’m going to be sooooo sore… and that makes me feel like a wuss.
It’s all about taking it slow and healing though. I’m trying not to be stupid and make it worse.
Here’s my day of more healthy eats (yay for being semi-disciplined!). Read on and link up to Jenn’s WIAW baby over at Arman’s this week!
Breakfast:
The usual morning cocktail followed by the matcha sludge (Vegas passes on the sludge).
Then we had breakfast. Two eggs scrambled with a little cheddar. Mine was topped with salsa and bacon “sprinkles.” I ate it over a paleo wrap.
I’m not paleo, but there’s something oddly addicting about these coconut wraps.
Note: The wraps are pricey, but they are teensy bit cheaper on Amazon.
Lunch:
Salads with no-salt turkey, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and shredded beet.
Snack 2:
Half an unpictured frozen banana concoction. More to come Friday… complete with banana-eating jokes. 😉
Dinner:
I’ll post the full recipe when I have more time, but let’s just… when Vegas doesn’t complain about eating seafood, it’s a win.
The bacon crumbles on top may have helped…
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEIFMNYGjYu/
There was also a glass of wine involved. The recipe involved wine… it was taunting me!
Dessert:
Yogurt bowl goodness. I’ve even gotten Vegas on board with these healthy dessert bowls!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDw6kwRmjdv/
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I’m trying to time grocery usage right because we’ll be gone for a long weekend… the struggle is real.
Do you like leg day? I never have… hurts so good though!
What’s your favorite healthy dessert?
Wow, you still did leg day with bum knees. You are incredible. 🙂 I don’t really do a good leg day, although I should. I need some ideas from you.
Try this one out! It’s a good place to start. I have a bunch more posted here too: https://www.sprint2thetable.com/fitness/ 🙂
Fun eats! I love the Paleo wraps too, and it’s no surprise since they’re loaded with coconut goodness! Your sprinkle yogurt bowl looks pretty! I’m still hoping one day someone will make some freakin’ sugar-free sprinkles I can eat! 🙁 Hope your ACL is getting better! 🙂
Thanks! I actually think I saw a recipe for sugar-free sprinkles once… I may have pinned it. I’ll tag you if I find it again!
hold up.
ZUCCHINI in the midnight snack bowl??
I need to try that.
I think.
Maybe.
Pinkyswear I wont taste it???
Swear. Carrots are good too. Think about it… zucchini bread is good and it’s sweet. Why not in a yogurt bowl? 😉
Your late night snack bowls always make me so jealous! I don’t know why but they make me wish I had an excuse for one myself!
I love that you both have bum knees and are doing leg day!!! Where there is a will…
But where there is zucchini…it will only be put in my salad or muffins 🙂
Come onnnnnnn… just try it one time… 😉
Ahh feel better!
In the meantime, those zoodles and shrimp look good! I love zoodles but haven’t had them in ages.
Thanks! I just posted the recipe today! 🙂
You remind me of myself during December when I had finally been diagnosed with a freaking broken back and I was like SO WHAT? BODY SPLIT DAYS BITCHES. I still did leg estentions and anything else that I thought it could handle.
We are sick in the head, we are.
I can’t believe you still work out your legs with a torn ACL! What a champ! Also, that yogurt bowl looks on-point!
I love mixing zucchini noodles with pasta—glad I’m not the only one out there who does that!
You are dedicated that’s for sure- wishing you healing vibes! So excited to eat lots of zoodles this summer- so easy and tasty!
I’ve heard good things about those paleo wraps! That would be one of those things that I’d buy, but not share- ha!
Bacon sprinkles make everything better. Well maybe not the dessert bowl. Or maybe they would, but then it wouldn’t be so healthy…
You know me better than that… i’ve totally added bacon to dessert bowls! It’s really goo on chocolate – sweet and salty! You just a need a little bit, so it’s not too unhealthy. 😉
Wishing you a speedy recovery!!! PS – LOVE a good breakfast burrito! YUM!
Legs <3 Always my favorite!
When there's a will there's a way! No stopping you!
I HATE leg day, aka whenever I do a workout that focuses on them. I’m sore for days, and then my running is all off. I always feel like I don’t need to do leg days because I run so much, but then after I do them, I’m reminded that my legs definitely aren’t as strong as I think and I’m sore for days.
As much as I hate leg day, I’ve had two separate periods where I had to take 6-8 weeks off training my lower body and it was torture! So I’m impressed that you got in there and got it done. But I don’t envy the pain you will surely be feeling! I can’t get bacon here so I’m very jealous of those crumbles.
I’m already dreading when I can get back to squatting. I’m so sure I won’t be able to walk for like 2 weeks. Blech.
That dessert bowl looks amazing and has zucchini in it WHATTTT?? Do you have the recipe posted anywhere? I need this in my life!
Sure! This is one version of it: https://www.sprint2thetable.com/2012/08/maple-zucchini-bread-batter/
For the version above I added chocolate and subbed Greek or the cottage cheese.
I can’t believe you can still do all of that!
Dear Laura’s Knee,
Why are you such a F&^% Tard? Why did you have to go on and ruin her trip to Thailand? Who the F do you think you are? TRUMP? Eat shit. K thanks. BYEEE!
Sincerely,
This chick.
PS: I heard through the grapevine that salmon skin cures all.
My knee is scared of you now.
Do you ever freeze your yogurt bowls? I keep sticking my yogurt in the freezer lately for actual frozen yogurt.
Yup! Especially when it’s hot outside! So frustrating when you forget about them and they turn rock solid though. LOL!
I have leg day planned for tomorrow. I would totally use a torn ACL as an excuse to skip it. But I don’t have a torn ACL, thank goodness! My favorite dessert is the one I just ate – a baked apple drizzled with melted butter and sprinkled with cinnamon.
I hope you never do!
That dessert sounds delicious! Like a quickie apple pie! I’ll have to try that out.
I look forward to all the banana eating jokes – I’m a sucker for bad jokes!
My favourite healthy dessert would have to be fruit. But if I am going to have dessert I prefer to just crack open the dark chocolate or go out to get ice cream!
I only approve of the leg workout since Vegas was with you.
Banana jokes are my favorite.
And you were mentioned every time I made one. 🙂
Awesome Article! I commend you for continuing to exercise during an injury. I found it very helpful that you placed down the exercise that you were able to do!
Thanks! It helps keep me sane. 🙂