Zumba with Emely

Y’all - I CRIED today after my leg day because for the first time in TEN months, my right knee/ leg felt decent/ normal/ strong. 🥹.

It didn’t feel like it was going to rip while doing leg extensions AND I RAN for two minutes straight before I felt slightly uncomfortable. 😭.

It was a good reminder to KEEP GOING even when you feel the progress is very minimal. To those in rehab, working through a challenge, or feeling stagnant, YOU GOT THIS! Let’s keep at it. 💪🏽.

A little before this, I was crying because I couldn’t do a simple backwards lunge. 🥹😭🤣. It’s rough out here guys - being used to essentially doing/ trying anything, to having to start from square one. 🥲. A friend reminded me to think about how far I’ve come though, and I felt a little better. This is for sure better than not being able to walk, take stairs, or even get in the shower without help 🥹. Shoutout to my forever work bestie 💪🏽. Let’s end 2025 strong friends - get those last few works out in!

We shook spirits bright tonight. 🤪💙. This is the 4th class I’ve had since surgery and the first time I felt more at ease with my knee - it felt so good guys! 🙌🏽. Still can’t go all out of course, but I’m happy with the progress I’m noticing week to week. 🥹. The grapevine was smoother this time. 😅. Thank you to everyone who sweat with me today. 🫶🏼. Missing a few, but we’ll be back. 😌. Stayed tuned for the next class! I hope everyone has a beautiful week and finishes it strong! 💪🏽.

Are you ready?! … to make some room for Thanksgiving? 🤭😍. Pencil us in, bestie! Join us this Tuesday at ’s second home and if you’re a member at , I’ll be subbing the 5:00 PM Wednesday Zumba class. 🤩. I’m still trying to find comfort in the gym, so your support is very much appreciated. 🥹. Let me know if you’re interested in joining either, or both! 😈.

Alright y’all - my update for this week is… I WALKED A MILE 😭🙌🏽. A slow mile but a mile nonetheless! I’d be lying to you if I didn’t say I thought about stopping 3 times 🫣 but I pushed through! AND, I did it at a new gym! is down the street from the house and I’m ready to put in some work here so I can get back to the studio asap! 💪🏽. Let’s hope my knee doesn’t hate me in a few hours 💀🥲.

8 week post-op update! I’m having physical therapy twice a week now. 🙌🏽. I’m fully walking without a brace, crutches, or a wrap. I’m still semi limping around, but I can see improvement every day. 💪🏽. If ya catch me talking to myself while walking, I’m more than likely saying, “Heel to toe. Heel to toe.” 💀🤣. After PT yesterday I was feeling good so I decided to try to the pool - I ended up joining the Aqua class! It felt SO good to feel certain muscles move. I legit almost cried 😂😭. Def plan to add more pool sessions in the near future. I hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday! ✌🏽😘

Ms. B, I just wanna walk and be “normal” again… screw the hot body, thanks. 💀😂🥹. 3rd session is in the books! They pushed me this time guys 🥹. BUT! I was finally able to lift up my leg without using my hands lol. Yay for some engagement. 🙌🏼. Another thing I’m trying to get comfortable with is letting my leg hang down at 90 degrees, when seated - I can do it, but it’s scary and everything is so tight. 🥲. Another highlight from today was finally getting some 🔥. Using crutches for extended distances is rough. LMAO. 😂

Second session went well guys! 🙌🏼. I was concerned something wasn’t healing right because my knee is still swollen and it looks like my kneecap isn’t centered 💀 but Dr. Warnock said it’d be like that for roughly 3 months 😐. I’m happy with my range of motion considering it’s only been two weeks but sad the muscle atrophy is REAL. 😭. Not only is my nonexistent but my is gone and my are done for. 😂😂. It’s okay though… it will make the comebacks that much better! 🥹 Peep last nights dinner 😋

Alright friends! First session is in the books! It was NOT as bad as my brain was anticipating; it was actually really FUN. 🥲. I was walked through the procedures I had done again, was measured for my current range of motion, and then we got to work. 😬. I’m feeling pretty good about where I’m at for day one and know we can only go up from here! 💪🏽. Side note: Ana was tasked to take some videos and… this was all I got 🫠

Alright, we are ALL about to be SICK of my damn knee posts 😩😂. In all seriousness though, this ice therapy contraption is wonderful! This is the Polar Active Ice 3.0 cold therapy ice machine; got it off of Amazon and today is day ✌🏽of using it. It’s supposed to decrease pain, swelling, stimulate tissue healing, and increase lymphatic drainage. 🧐. My knee does feel better after using it and I love that it has a timer so I don’t have to think. 😅. My first appointment is tomorrow morning, so let’s hope I don’t cry too much! 🤣🥲.