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Comment from Tony:

"[...] Sure it's understandable that there should be some pain, and plenty of discomfort during the rehab. That said, surely extreme pain is a bodily warning sign that you're doing damage? [...] sometimes it's gotta be better to say actually, no, this knee needs a break [...]"

You are completely right of course. My problem is I don't know how much pain is ok pain, and knowing my inner lazy nature, I'm worried I might be "taking advantage" of the situation. However, I do believe that the pain I felt during squats last time was a tad over the limit of what should be accepted so this week I shall only be doing strength 2 times. I'm supposed to do it 2-3 times a week so it's not cheating, not really. Besides I have been walking a lot (too much) up and down stairs and in bad shoes. Now wearing trainers instead when I know there's a long walk ahead, and the difference is gobsmacking. With trainers I can take so much more effort.

Therefore, in light of this, I shall only be doing upper body work today. Thought I'd get a little bit of cycling in (only very light mind) and attempt to get some shape into the arms. Other than gym, taking it easy with walking and focusing on studying instead. Will try and have a calm day after a whole day of walking as yesterday for example. Don't want to overdo it!

Thanks Tony. Sometimes what you need is to have someone else say what you, really, already know but for some reason don't particularly want to accept.

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