<p>I just finished the last workout of C25K week three. I have only missed one run, which isn’t too bad as I’ve not been sleeping well. (My running affirmation is “I may be tired but I am still strong.”)</p>
<p>DrG, I hope this week has been restorative for you. Are you feeling better?</p>
<p>1moremom, thanks for asking. My leg is better, no more limping. My right arm is slowly getting better, no more pinched nerve but not as good as the leg.</p>
<p>Bump - hope everyone is doing well or at least better. DrG, I know from my ankle recovery that losing the limp is a big relief.</p>
<p>I saw my doctor today for a routine visit; she’s such a cheerleader! Even though numbers are up, she says I’m doing great and has no worries. She also said that she’ll turn me over to a California doctor in excellent shape. I told her I’d come back for a flu shot if we actually ever sign a contract. I’m still struggling to just maintain weight; every time it goes down a smidge, it pops back up. But at least I’ve stopped climbing. We’re going to a wedding this weekend and I’ll have to wear an older size 16 dress; at least it looks pretty good and a bit loose.</p>
<p>The motivated individual dropped out because (I think) he realized he was overextended and also couldn’t offer us the post-possession we wanted. I keep going manic depressive with the builders because I think we’re doing great then they don’t contact me. But there is one (actually the highest bid via email) who is coming over tomorrow. At first he sounded best but disappeared for a week or so. There’s another guy who sent an unsigned draft contract Thursday, said he wanted to come over “in the next couple of days,” but hasn’t responded since then.</p>
<p>To my great surprise, my blood pressure was normal: 120/70.</p>
<p>My favorite quote from a contractor-- “I’ve gotta run over Lowe’s; I’ll be back in two weeks.”</p>
<p>I’m sticking with my training/workout program but not so much with my eating plan. I thought I might wear my MOG dress (from last summer) to a gala this weekend but, apparently not. :(</p>
<p>My eating plan is doing fine, but I’m finding it hard to exercise at home with a house full of contractors and the contents of my kitchen in my living room and dining room. I think I’d better go for a walk!</p>
<p>I’m recovering and have not done a single exercise. I napped and woke up and then napped some more. This probably be the pattern for retirement.</p>
<p>I need another kickstart. I HAVE to stay in track. </p>
<p>Well I went out and planted my lavender in one corner in front of my column. That’s my exercise for the day. Small start.</p>
<p>Ack typos. ON track. Did walk with a neighbor today for 90 minutes. and its hilly. I ran down to her house, but thats only 5 houses away.</p>
<p>Bumping up once again.
Feeling sluggish and waistline seems to be expanding.
I need to make some drastic changes. Eating isn’t so bad but my exercise routine has become non existent in the last few months.
Marilyn-
Any news on the house selling front ?</p>
<p>Due to cold weather, we did not have many trick-or-treaters this year. I can’t seem to resist left-over Halloween candies.</p>
<p>I am really annoyed that the scale is not budging but my exercise is increasing! I have a trainer 3 mornings a week for an hour, go to reformer pilates 2 times per week (this is a new exercise type for me and I am loving it which is amazing as I am an affirmed exercise hater) and just added a restorative yoga class last week to the mix (the jury is still out on if I like or will go back for more yoga) Why cant I get the scale to budge? Very frustrating.</p>
<p>Don’t only rely on the scale - the scale is just a number that can and will fluctuate for many reasons on any given day. </p>
<p>Do you notice a difference when you look in the mirror - no, LOOK IN THE MIRROR - for more than 3 seconds! </p>
<p>Do you notice a difference in your clothes at all? Any looseness anywhere? Bra? Waist? Thighs? </p>
<p>The exercise is providing much more in terms of health than just your weight # -it’s worth keeping up! </p>
<p>DH and I just signed up with a trainer for a few starter sessions. Stay tuned…</p>
<p>Ok, I am in. Got a fitbit flex last week and it is really helping with motivation. I live in AZ so it is finally cool enough to spend a lot of time outside. </p>
<p>In the last couple of weeks I also I started eating these green giant veggie steamers and am trying to eat them with at least one meal a day. I eliminated sugar and cream from my coffee. Trying to switch from a wine spritzer to spicy flavorful tea at night. </p>
<p>Oh geez the leftover Halloween candy! We normally get about 80-100 so I planned accordingly. Total was 36 this year.
I walked my feet off in Nashville and still put on three pounds which is mostly off again.</p>
<p>mom60 - yes, good news on the house - we have a contract in attorney review - yay! The builder thought everything was being handled by his staff (his wife and sister LOL). He’s kind of famous I guess - came in runner-up on American Dream Builders which I never heard of until I contacted him. If all goes well, closing is December 11. We got a bit over our base target price and six months rent-free post possession. However, DH started getting cold feet and almost bailed. He knows it’s not right to stay here (although he probably would stay if I was willing) but doesn’t know what he thinks is right. He now knows we have six months to figure it out but in the meantime we’re going to San Diego in December to look at houses. He’s afraid we’ll find a great house and buy it and then really have to move! We should be so lucky…</p>
<p>And of course we will have to kick out our boomerang son who theoretically wants to get his own place again but doesn’t mind so much living with us. And my mom, who lives alone in a condo, is thinking of a senior living home. So in the next six months we all might move!</p>
<p>Only gained three lbs on vacation, but was hiking a LOT and hit 10,000 steps pretty much every day, with some days well over 20k. If I can add one walk a day with the dog on top of my regular out-and-about and cardiac rehab, I hit 10k easily. Am up 13 over my low (but 8 over the number I’ve been maintaining), so gotta get back in the groove. Traveling just gets me so off track, and it seems like every month I am headed somewhere, whether it’s moving S2 back to the dorm, going to see my dad, vacation, etc.</p>
<p>Such good news Marilyn.
Jym-my sister recently started working with a trainer and she is definitely getting stronger and firmer. Not necessarily losing a lot of weight but she is healthier and it has changed her whole energy level.
I am having a better week. Eating better and getting some exercise. Today I have planks done, took my walk and have a healthy dinner planned out. I skipped the discounted candy at CVS.
I think I was a hilarious sight this afternoon. Feeling energized I decided to take a bike ride. I recently bought a new bike for riding around my neighborhood. This was my third ride in two weeks but my first alone. I did great on the downhill and the flat. The uphill not so pretty. As I reached the top of one gradual hill I stopped. I put my leg down on the side I have some weakness in my hips. The leg gives out and I fall to the side. Knee full of leaves and acorns I try to get up. The leg wants nothing to do with that. I did eventually get up and finished my ride home. I’m just glad no one saw me. It made me realize that while I can make the same loop on foot it is harder for me on the bike.
The true test will be do I give up on the bike or keep at it hoping each ride gets easier. </p>
<p>Keep at it mom60!</p>
<p>Bumping us up.
It’s Monday! Monday is my day when I take the time to see where I am in various parts of my life. I make my to do list for the week. Check my calendar for what is coming up. Restock my refrigerator with fresh foods.
I haven’t got back on the bike but I will. My problem is that either route I take from my house has an uphill incline at the end of the bike ride. I need it just put the bike in the car and head to the bike path until I get in better shape. </p>
<p>My new addition to my daily routine. A tiny addition but I think one that will be good for me. I was listening to a podcast last week. Thank you to whoever recommended podcasts on health (someone on this thread). The speaker spoke of part of her morning routine is doing a wall chair sit while she brushes her teeth. Good for the core. Small step but one that I think is good.
Another new goal is to get more greens into the daily diet.
Small steps focusing on health not weight.</p>