Comments on: It bit me again http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/ Being fit is always in style. Wed, 23 May 2012 05:08:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Erin http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/comment-page-1/#comment-18176 Erin Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:42:38 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=1286#comment-18176 I have lower bk pain from heels and working retail and here's how I cope: put one foot on a stool, shelf, or just anything that's like a foot tall...just to get the pressure off your lower back. I even do it while ironing and doing my makeup. I have lower bk pain from heels and working retail and here’s how I cope: put one foot on a stool, shelf, or just anything that’s like a foot tall…just to get the pressure off your lower back. I even do it while ironing and doing my makeup.

]]> By: debby http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/comment-page-1/#comment-18131 debby Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:48:56 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=1286#comment-18131 I noticed someone mentioned those rubber kitchen mats. I'm a nurse, and we used to have one of those at each bedside and I swear, they were better than any shoes we could use. I'm loving reading about your adventures! I noticed someone mentioned those rubber kitchen mats. I’m a nurse, and we used to have one of those at each bedside and I swear, they were better than any shoes we could use.

I’m loving reading about your adventures!

]]> By: The Formerly Anonymous Yvette http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/comment-page-1/#comment-18095 The Formerly Anonymous Yvette Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:07:12 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=1286#comment-18095 Because you don't have enough going on..... http://www.clubmedinsider.com/thoughts/view/94:food-blogger-camp-shares-recipes-for-success/ Because you don’t have enough going on…..

http://www.clubmedinsider.com/thoughts/view/94:food-blogger-camp-shares-recipes-for-success/

]]> By: Salamander http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/comment-page-1/#comment-18089 Salamander Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:40:45 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=1286#comment-18089 Hey Gina - No need to thank us for keeping reading while you're at school. Your posts are just as awesome as ever! (and inspiring) People are bang on, with the shoe comments and the "keeping moving" comments. Stretch out your lower back a bit on breaks (both flexion and extension and side to side 'wiggling'). The other comment I have, is to actually seek out a chiropractor. Anyone on their feet all day will be sore after some time (until they are used to it), but if your body isn't in the best alignment possible it can sometimes make it a bit worse. Good to keep all your SI joints and lumbar spine moving around while you're standing in one place all day. Take some time to stretch, mobilize and do some knee lifts. (If you can during a break, lie on your floor and hug your knees to just let things relax a bit). But really - seek out a good chiropractor while you're there, could really do wonders! (Beyond just getting your body's communication systems up and running tip top!) Hey Gina -

No need to thank us for keeping reading while you’re at school. Your posts are just as awesome as ever! (and inspiring)

People are bang on, with the shoe comments and the “keeping moving” comments. Stretch out your lower back a bit on breaks (both flexion and extension and side to side ‘wiggling’). The other comment I have, is to actually seek out a chiropractor. Anyone on their feet all day will be sore after some time (until they are used to it), but if your body isn’t in the best alignment possible it can sometimes make it a bit worse. Good to keep all your SI joints and lumbar spine moving around while you’re standing in one place all day. Take some time to stretch, mobilize and do some knee lifts. (If you can during a break, lie on your floor and hug your knees to just let things relax a bit). But really – seek out a good chiropractor while you’re there, could really do wonders! (Beyond just getting your body’s communication systems up and running tip top!)

]]> By: Andrea (Off Her Cork) http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/comment-page-1/#comment-18066 Andrea (Off Her Cork) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:33:33 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=1286#comment-18066 Gina, Please don't feel one bit bad about not being able to read blogs. You're off living your dream right now. Those that matter fully understand. :D Get it girl!!! Gina, Please don’t feel one bit bad about not being able to read blogs. You’re off living your dream right now. Those that matter fully understand. :D

Get it girl!!!

]]> By: Jessica http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/comment-page-1/#comment-18065 Jessica Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:08:30 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=1286#comment-18065 Gina, I love your regular posts, but your 105degrees posts are amazing too! You inspire me to cook more and learn new (healthy) recipes! So my dad was a chef for a while when I was growing up. For his back pain he made sure to buy those rubber kitchen mats to stand on, and wear really comfortable shoes. Nurses, like my mom, swear by Dansko clogs, but I know there are a lot of other well respected options out there. Good luck! Gina, I love your regular posts, but your 105degrees posts are amazing too! You inspire me to cook more and learn new (healthy) recipes!

So my dad was a chef for a while when I was growing up. For his back pain he made sure to buy those rubber kitchen mats to stand on, and wear really comfortable shoes. Nurses, like my mom, swear by Dansko clogs, but I know there are a lot of other well respected options out there.

Good luck!

]]> By: NySoonerGirl http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/comment-page-1/#comment-18064 NySoonerGirl Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:50:03 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=1286#comment-18064 Good sneakers will save your back and feet! If you can't afford a good comfy pair, then even just the gel inserts will help. Plus laying on the ground and pulling your knees up into your chest will help too. Also make sure you're not locking your knees into place. Hope this helps! Good sneakers will save your back and feet! If you can’t afford a good comfy pair, then even just the gel inserts will help. Plus laying on the ground and pulling your knees up into your chest will help too. Also make sure you’re not locking your knees into place. Hope this helps!

]]> By: Kat http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/comment-page-1/#comment-18062 Kat Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:33:55 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=1286#comment-18062 To echo others above, footwear is the key. I used to wear Merrill clogs when i was on my feet for 10+ hours a day. They are super comfy and reasonably priced (about $80). To echo others above, footwear is the key. I used to wear Merrill clogs when i was on my feet for 10+ hours a day. They are super comfy and reasonably priced (about $80).

]]> By: Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/comment-page-1/#comment-18050 Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:50:08 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=1286#comment-18050 I'll eat your biscotti. Comfy footwear is key to not having back pain, at least for me. Oh and surgery and vicodin ;) I’ll eat your biscotti.

Comfy footwear is key to not having back pain, at least for me. Oh and surgery and vicodin ;)

]]> By: Katie http://fitnessista.com/2009/09/it-bit-me-again/comment-page-1/#comment-18048 Katie Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:13:10 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=1286#comment-18048 Diabetic socks (compression) can really help with leg pain, and when your legs aren't sore or stiff, you'll maintain a more even spread of the weight. Keeping moving or strething during any break or between tasks can also help. Offer to help your neighbors put things away/take things to the dish pit. They'll thank you and so will your body! The back pain could also come from knife work rather than standing. It ends up hurting all over. Try to stand straight and lower your elbow when doing heavy knife projects rather than hunching over your board. Its strange at first, but you just need a little muscle memory. Kitchens are typically designed for men (tall!), so you have to think about your posture while you are working. Best of luck! Diabetic socks (compression) can really help with leg pain, and when your legs aren’t sore or stiff, you’ll maintain a more even spread of the weight. Keeping moving or strething during any break or between tasks can also help. Offer to help your neighbors put things away/take things to the dish pit. They’ll thank you and so will your body!

The back pain could also come from knife work rather than standing. It ends up hurting all over. Try to stand straight and lower your elbow when doing heavy knife projects rather than hunching over your board. Its strange at first, but you just need a little muscle memory. Kitchens are typically designed for men (tall!), so you have to think about your posture while you are working.

Best of luck!

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