Flat Feet

It’s official….I have flat feet & am an overpronator Had a fun little foot scan that clearly shows not much of an arch on my foot. I was annoyed at the shop I went to, their website mentions the types of shoes they sell, but when I got there, they only had a handful of shoes. The sales lady even told me “Well, we really only specialize in orthotics.” Um….from their website shows all sorts of things besides orthotics.

I ended up going online to Brooks & Asics and entered the information that I had. Then I went to a running store in Houston and started trying on shoes from my list. My mother (with me) thought I was insane that I researched that much! The running store was MUCH MORE HELPFUL than the freaking professional foot solutions place!! The sales guy looked at my scan (brought with me) and recommended added arch supports with the shoes. He had me put one support in the shoe I was trying on, then leave the other shoe without the support, so I could feel the difference. I ended up with some Asics - GTS 2120’s and a pair of the medium arches. He recommended the Asics Gel - Fortitude’s, but he didn’t have any in my size. He’s going to put some on order and call me when they come in. He told me to come back in about a month and get the high arch support. Apparently, you are supposed to gradually switch you arch support so your foot molds to it. A different story than what foot solutions place was telling me, but honestly, I believed this guy over the “professionals”.

It was funny because my foot pain went away within hours of wearing the shoes. I then took off the shoes and my feet started getting sore again.

This afternoon I’m getting fitted for an arch support that can fit my dress shoes.

WW Front- As well as can be expected for a holiday week. Today’s my company’s Thanksgiving luncheon, they provided the standard fare and we are encouraged to bring sides. I brought fresh green beans. Figure I’ll steam them in the microwave before we eat and add some lemon & olive oil. Not shabby. I’ll also be doing my weigh-in tonight instead of tomorrow night.