Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Well, Ouch

 Had a kidney stone get stuck in my ureter yesterday.  That is a pain I do NOT recommend.

I'm fairly certain it passed yesterday, too.  I have no unusual pains today.  I even took my walk today.  No issues.  I did keep to a car accessible route, just in case. Didn't need to be rescued.  :)

I'm at mile 80.2 of 91 for my walking challenge, so far.  If I only did one mile a day from now to the end of the month, I'd get my reward.  I'm not gonna do one a day, though.  I've got an official 5K on Saturday, so there's that.  I plan on walking to work a few times, since it's well within walking distance. 

That's about it for today. 

Have a glorious day!

Thursday, September 9, 2021

5K+1M

 I walked 4.1 miles today.  I'm calling it a 5K+1.  

Not as tired as I was after the 4 and change I did the other day.  

For my 91 miles in 92 days challenge, I'm at 71.8 miles done.  :)  I'm ahead!  Finally.  I had gotten behind, but not horribly.  Just not doing my walks often enough to get me 'there'.  I know I can do this.  Just under 20 miles to go, in 21 days.  I can do this.  Just CAN'T not go for walks that often.  I'm 6ish 3 mile walks away.  (I'm NOT gonna do the flip. LOL)

I just realized I have NO idea what my weight is right now.  The scale is shoved to the side so that when I drop boxes down the stairs, the scale doesn't get hit.  That would be bad.  Not crossing the streams bad, but definitely not good.

hmm.
mentally debating what for dinner...
meh.
I hate thinking ahead for food.  

Yay!  Train of thought shift.

Does it matter what my weight is, if I can walk 4+ miles and not be wiped out afterwards?

I kinda want to work on some lifting stuff.  I'll talk to YIA about that.  With my wonky connective tissues it's always a tentative thing.  

Still not happy with my resting heart rate.  blah.

I think that's about it for today, my riveted readers.  
Have a glorious one!

Saturday, September 4, 2021

4+ miles

 I did 4.04 miles today.  My legs are feeling just a bit tired.  I'm not being facetious.  They really are only a little tired.  I'm doing so much better.  I'm very glad I decided to ask for physical therapy.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Aaaand Another!

 Another walk done.  41 of 91.  About 8 miles 'behind'.  I just have to get off my ass and actually do the walking.  



I'm also doing an August walking challenge, over half done with that one, by miles.  :D
I keep intending to get myself a sweatband.  LOL
When I do these walks, I get drippy.  Who knew I could get drippy?
Still hovering in the mid 180's for weight.  I'm hoping to improve that.  But we'll see what happens.


Sunday, August 8, 2021

HAHA

 Yay!

I'm caught up to at least the right month with my 91 miles in 3 months challenge.  

I'm at 34.1 miles.  Which is three days into August.  I'm five miles short of where I'd really like to be, but it's not insurmountable.  My current route is about 3.4 miles.  I'm still feeling good after each walk, so I might add a bit more.  Not sure where I'd add it, but there's lots of sidewalk around.  I'll ask John where he thinks I could add another half mile or so.  Make it 4 miles.  

Thanks for following my ups and downs!

Saturday, August 7, 2021

slow and steady

 Well, it started good.  But I'm catching up.  30.7 miles of my 91 complete.  If you note the date, it's distinctly in August... which should be 38 or more miles.  Oops.  I'm gonna plead residual back pain.  

I'm doing much better, though.  My last couple of walks have been over 3 miles.  And I didn't DIE, metaphorically speaking.  Tired and sweaty, but it is a 3+ mile walk in August.  :D

John points out that the walking/running shoes have made a big difference.  Much more willing to walk when my very clothing isn't sabotaging me.  

That's it for now.  Gonna probably walk after the rain ends this afternoon.  Yes, 3+ miles.  gotta 'train' for that 5K.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

ah, OOPS

 Well, treadmill doesn't work.  At all.  Lost yesterday to TOTALLY spazzed back.  Hurt so much.  No more treadmill.  I'll be able to do other things, but not that.  OUCH!

Back, kinda, in action again today.  Still can't quite lift as much as I want to, BUT I know better than to force that.  Doesn't have to be right now.  

Looked into recumbent stationary bikes.  HUGE price range.  Like there are some NordicTrack ones that are $1800 and some from Kohl's (of all places) literally a tenth of that.  I think something in between the extremes looks right.  
I like this one
https://www.proform.com/exercise-bikes/440es?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6NmHBhD2ARIsAI3hrM23YsC__JqmfOhL8KjzlF9Ij9TFKyFKQPnudJ0eWVY2CtAQ1Za4SMcaAuwpEALw_wcB

We'll see.  Either when they finally process my return or after I get a new job.  Can't really justify the expense right now.  Especially since I can use anytime's equipment.  

Still going medium on consistency for PT.  Trying to do it daily, but some days are just too full or me not feeling it.