Rockin' some Kinesiology Tape

So one of the hardest parts about beginning a weight loss program is that everything HURTS!  A body my size is not designed to be running and doing high-impact sports.  In anticipation of all the aches and pains I'd had from my previous weight loss attempts, I ordered some Kinesiology kinesio tape.  

If you've never used kinesio tape, I would HIGHLY recommend the stuff.  No. Seriously.  It's unbelievable.  My daughter is a Division I athlete and was ranked #14 in the Junior Olympics for Hammer.  She also played varsity volleyball and worked like a beast.  She was the one who introduced me to kinesio tape  because she had it all over her body.

Kinesio tape for her rotator cuff

After a year of dubious observation, I found myself fighting shin splints and was willing to try anything to stop the pain.  I kid you not, the kinesio tape stopped the pain in MINUTES and kept the pain away for as long as I kept it on.

So, needless to say, when faced with working out again, I wasn't going to be without my kinesio tape again.

kinesio tape for patellar tendonitis

I got my roll in the mail last week through Amazon.  Before I could use it, my husband asked for some on his ankle to relieve some swelling.  So we went to YouTube, learned how to get rid of swelling on an ankle and I put it on.   Then today, he asked for something on his Achilles heel.  YouTube again, and viola! Happy husband.  My 6-year-old saw me working on 'daddy' and swiped some strips for herself and spend the rest of the evening with bright turquoise tape on her leg, but loved it.

My brand new Kinesiology kinesio tape in action!  It's a hit!

Needless to say, I've spent more time applying my tape to others than to myself, but if the others are any indicator, I'm sure it'll be fantastic.

Now...time to find a good hiding spot for my tape!