DEBFIT© Weight Loss Camp: Week #6 = 25 lbs Lost

If you continue to wear the wrong workout shoes for your feet - you WILL end up doing damage to not only your feet but also your shins, knees, hips and lower back.

I know you love to shop for the hot new season colours, most flattering design and basically the workout shoes that look damn good! But the sometimes, irreparable damage you could do to your joints - well ... not so pretty, not at all.

This was a hard lesson for Adriana to learn and a CLASSIC example of girl-shops-for-fab-shoes-and-ruins-her-feet scenario.

Adriana wanted the best shoes for her DEBFIT© WEIGHT LOSS CAMP and got talked into a pair of shoes that pushed her feet in the COMPLETE AND TOTAL WRONG DIRECTION that they should be in. They were top-of-the-line for running, according to the sales girl, (with emphasis on girl); and the shoes everyone wears for running marathons. OHMYGOSH Adriana could not have bought shoes that were more wrong for her feet!! OK, let's have a quickie workout/running shoes shopping lesson here:

How do I shop for workout/running shoes?
The easiest way to tell if you need new running shoes is to look at the soles. If they are worn out or very unevenly worn, they should be replaced immediately.

Another thing to seriously consider is if you are experiencing non-specific foot / knee / hip / back discomfort and or pain then you should also consider replacing your old shoes, as they could very well be the cause.

Few activities put more stress on the feet and body than running. Finding a shoe that offers the cushioning and stability to match your running style and foot shape is essential not only to your comfort, but also your overall health.

What type of foot do you have?

Flat Foot/Pronated
The foot strikes on the outside of the heel and rolls inward excessively. Many types of overuse injuries are associated with this foot type. About 60% of the population have pronated feet.

High-Arched Foot/Supinated
The foot is rigid, doesn't pronate (roll inward) enough and is not an effective shock absorber. About 30% of the population have supinated feet.

Neutral/Ideal foot
You land on the outside of your heel, then roll inward slightly to absorb shock. If you are of normal weight, you are considered the most biomechanically sound type of runner. Only about 10% of the population has neutral/ideal feet.

Adriana has lost 25lbs, 21.75 inches and 6.2% body fat.