I hurt my foot. Or what now resembles a size 7 football. There’s no heroic “I saved a puppy from a speeding car” story here. It was 5 a.m., and I took a trip (no pun intended) to the fridge for water, when an unseen dog bone took me down. The bone won.
For someone like me—and maybe you too—this kind of thing can trigger panic mode. Catastrophizing. My mind instantly started throwing worst-case scenario pitches:
- Can I drive? Check—it’s my left foot.
- Can I move? Not without crutches.
- Have I used crutches since I was six or seven? No.
- Do I have three sets of stairs at home? Yes.
My first trial run with crutches could have been a sketch straight out of Second City. And then, the impending doom settled in: I’m going to be stuck in bed for 4–6 weeks. What about my clients? My mobility? The fact I can’t even get to the kitchen alone?
It felt like I wasn’t in the driver’s seat.
But then I paused—literally—and remembered: I help people with limited movement all the time. It’s my turn to practice what I preach. The NoToDiet.com way.
Step one: Don’t panic.
Okay, fine—I already did. But now, I have more than sympathy. I have empathy. And when someone faces a limitation, my instinct is to find a solution.
So here we go.
PRICE: My Game Plan
Protection. Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevate.
I’m sticking to mindful, intuitive eating. Comforting my monkey brain by keeping my food routine in check—healing takes nutrients. Don’t change your new natural intuition around food.
I’m taking it slow. Rushing recovery isn’t a shortcut to success. Even from bed, I can work, movement is possible: callisthenics, stretching, hello core work. Daily exercise will keep the endorphins flowing.
And blessings—if you have an older sister who’s a Registered Nurse and sends arnica in pellet and gel form immediately (thanks, Esther!), embrace it. If not, I HIGHLY recommend getting some.
The Mental Marathon
An injury can quickly spiral into isolation and sadness if you let it. Reaching out to friends and family matters. Ask for help—physical, emotional, and practical. Love and kindness make the healing road far smoother.
Accidents happen. They’ll show up again eventually. And when they do — you have the tools. The No to Diet way.
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