January 12th - the 18th

[blondie]

I went out early (for me) and signed up for membership at the Y. My insurance has the Silver Sneakers and they pay for seniors to exercise at the Y. So I walked around the indoor track, did some treadmill. I went back out this afternoon and walked some more and I have a total of over 4 miles in. I didn't walk outside today because it was 83 degrees outside and I don't do well in direct sun. So I'm happy I went to the Y. I got the times the teens will be at the Y and I will work around their hours ;D Pat

[hollyfrance]

Hey Pat, Your going to be a Grandma model with all the exercise your doing!!!!! That's great! Hugs, Holly

[sue]

Way to go Pat!

[blondie]

With a blush and a curtsy, I thank you..Pat

[merryfl]

Keep it up girl! I'll be joining you asap!

[blondie]

I didn't get to the Y yesterday. They want to take my ID picture and my hair looked awful yesterday. I did walk downtown and got in 2.91 miles. Round it off to 3 ;D

If my hair turns out well today, I may head to the Y later today.

Merry, it'll be good to see you back here. Pat

[blondie]

I went to the Y this afternoon. I only exercised for 1/2 hour. I am taking it easy until I work myself back up. I can get out and walk on the streets better, but the TM and stationery bike is something else again. I'll get up to speed before too long..I hope lol Pat

[maryaz]

Youi are doing good Pat. Merry, don't start too soon this time.

I have no excuse. I am well enough to start. I wasn't going to come back in here until I started. However, I assured myself the last 3 days that I would start the TM again, if even for 2 minutes.

I didn't do it. Things happened early afternoon and it got away from me but no good excuse.

By posting I am hoping to make myself accountable in a way that I will walk tomorrow. I really need to. With the Prednisone and laying in bed too long, I have put weight back on that I had lost. I was feeling better as it was coming off.

Hope to see you tomorrow.

[merryfl]

Mary-I didn't go back too soon last time. I had the doc's blessing. This was an entirely different problem with no relation to the pneumonia. I see the doctor Tuesday and will see how I am then. I'm still too congested to do any exercising right now - can't stop coughing long enough!

I know you'll get back on the old TM. We are all rooting for you.

[maryaz]

Merry; I thought you had a cold and turned to pneumonia. Let us know how you are doing. Maybe you can tell me about it later. I put a message to you in my Daily Chat post for Sunday.

I DID IT! I credit this to the fact I posted here that I was going to. It worked last time I did that until my life was turned upside down and then I got sick.

Did warmups and then only 3 minutes on TM at 1.1. That was a good start. Started at 2 minutes last time. I didn't strain at all but know I can feel it the next day and so stopped.

Good luck to you getting things under control.

[merryfl]

Good job Mary!!

[sue]

Way to go Mary!!!

[blondie]

Mary, you're on your way. Way to go!!!! Pat

[blondie]

I went to the mall around 11am and I forgot to clip my pedometer on but I did walk 3 hours and am guessing that put me near 10,000 steps. I finally had to leave the mall as my hips were beginning to really hurt. I probably should've taken one Alleve before I left home. Pat

[merryfl]

I went to Wal-Mart yesterday for a quick visit and got along fine, so today I went grocery shopping. Walked the whole store and got along well. My strength is coming back fine. Just wish I could stop coughing, although I think it "may" be a little better today. Will see what doc says tomorrow--I really want to get back in the gym.

[maryaz]

I barely got started and am having something wrong. Yesterday I sort of got tied up with the Cardinals Football game. I watched the 1st part and last part and napped in between. After dinner I was not feeling good nor getting good saturation. My fault that I didn't workout earlier.

Had to cancel an appointment this morning. I just could not get my breathing under control. We changed some things and if all is okay will work out tomorrow or have to call the doctor.Personally I think it is the air. Think I had a problem like this last year. I went to doctor and he said sometimes, you just don't know why. I hope I am here to report TM tomorrow.

You all are doing good getting around.

[maryaz]

It was not easy but I did workout today. I am really in bad shape. I have extra weight on and feel all bloated around my chest. Therefore, am very uncomfortable. I am sure it is the fat and not muscle that is not helping. I don't think I will feel good until I get to working out more.

I did warmups. This time I did my 1# weights and only did 2 kinds at 5 each. I am down. I did the TM again but nothing added.

TM 3 minutes at 1.1

[Martha]

Mary, just a suggestion or two on the treadmill. Try walking slower and see if you can walk longer. I think you'll improve your endurance faster by starting out slower. Be sure to include some leg exercises so you can improve your muscle tone -- that will help on the walking as well. I know how hard it is and I'm proud of you for trying so hard. You'll get there!! )

[sue]

Ate least your trying Mary, and it will get easier.
Have you tried the diabetic (low carb) diet? I havent "officially" started, but I am more conscious of what Im eating. I figure that is a start. My extra weight/bloat is in my belly, that makes me uncomfortable, I feel like Im pg.

[maryaz]

Martha; I appreciate your help. I am starting as low as I can. 1.1 is not at all difficult. I used to do 1.6 to 1.8 and the last regular I was at just 1.6. I bet there is something to the leg part. I have not been to rehab. Going to try tomorrow. I can work the legs there. I have a thing like a bike but with all the people in our house it got buried sort of. This stuff is all so big to store. If rehab does not become regular I will get it out somewhere. Thanks Martha.

Sue; My extra weight is also in my belly and makes it hard to breath. Lost pounds are very helpful.

I did get on the TM but just could not do it today. My breathing has been up and down. See how tomorrow goes.