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[quote=Anonymous]The same thing happened to me. A couple things I realized during my eight weeks in the boot:

1. I walk many places like you and getting fresh air boosts my mental health. Instead of walking to my favorite places, I used that time to sit outside and read or work. Still getting my fresh air and sun but minimizing impact on my foot.

2. Working out is important to me and boosts my mood. I began swimming twice a week since there was no impact. I’d wear my boot to the pool deck, place it on a towel and cover it then wear a supportive water shoe to walk to the edge. It was no more than 3 steps. I equated it to getting into the shower. I’d swim for 30 minutes or so then get out, sit on the side and dry my leg and put the boot back on. Also, I was a terrible swimmer to start and actually made a lot of progress. There are ideas online on how to structure your workout.

3. I also lifted weights at the gym on a bench. Lots of sitting but really worked my arms and core. I couldn’t get into to seated yoga or anything like that. I need something high intensity.

4. Even if you think it’s better, don’t overdo it. I ended up in a boot 3 extra weeks because I thought I was healed and took my boot off more often than I should have. [/quote]

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