Week of September 8-14

[maryaz]

Well, I have been missing again. I really was working out good. I had it under control and was moving forward.

Things happened that made it more difficult to keep up but I did it. Seems this past week I lost it all again.

I have stayed back at rehab except I missed this past Thursday. Until I can get on a schedule I will not post my numbers. My expecatations are to get back on track very soon. Just might need a day or so more. Don't give up on me.

I have not been posting for couple weeks but I have read some every few days. I have to exercise. I already knew it was helping and already feel the loss again. You all take care and keep up the good work.

[Cherylmcc]

Mary - It is so good to see you. Since my mom got ill, I've missed tons of days and also feel the loss. Sounds like we both need a sure-fire method to keep our schedules. lol

It's raining today. I'm hoping it will clear up long enough to get a walk in outside. Be well everyone.

[sue]

Well, I was gone the last few days, but I got out and walked at a flower garden for an hour or so with a cousin. Walked for 15 min around my daughter's neighborhood. And I dont know how many times up and down stairs as the potty is up there and my bladder must have shrunk, lol.
Keep up the good work everyone!

[blondie]

I'm going out this morning as I have to mail something off and from there.. Depends on how the body feels. BBL to let you know how it went.. Pat

[blondie]

8/8 I went to post office and then to Targets afterwards. I got in 4.5 miles and 9500 steps. The a/q particles are unhealthy today, so couldn't walk outside if I wanted to:) Primary/secondary pollution is moderate. So I'll be indoors rest of the day. Before the end of the day I'll have my 10,000 steps in. Pat

[sue]

Pat, You did real good considering the air your way!
I mopped floors last night, dusted the whole house at work last night and that is about it. It is raining, so couldnt get out.

[blondie]

All I can say is I do my best. This summer has been a real challenge for me and I hope the worst is behind me. I know when I took my rehab class they emphazied that you don't judge yourself by anybody else. I totally admire anyone who gets up and moves however difficult it is for them. Pat

[sue]

Today, I grocery shopped and walked around Super Walmart for 30 min.

Hey Lyn, where are you?? I hope you are doing ok!

[merryfl]

Hi everyone. I've been incommunicado, but I have been going to rehab. Today I walked 20 minutes at 1.5 mph, did 10 squats with the medicine ball, and 32 reps on the leg press: 12 @ 85 lbs, 10 @ 90 lbs and 10 @ 95 lbs. Next week I will be up to 100 lbs! I can't believe it.

[sue]

Hi Merry, we missed you!

[Colleen-NC]

I have been a slacker here lately. I did do a lot of walking yesterday and did work with the weights for about 20 mins last night and I feel it in my legs today. I might get on the TM later, will see how my legs feel. I need to get back into my routine here soon.

[Cherylmcc]

Hi -- We found a new place to walk by the lake. Just beautiful. I love to see the ducks and swans in the water. It's a paved walkway/bike path, so there are lots of other people about. It only takes us about 5 minutes to drive there from our home.

[blondie]

Me on prednison...lol

I went to tai chi today. Stayed a 1/2 hour. I had problems with my shoulders and my balance. Well let me say, it was mostly my shoulers and some balance issues, but not enough to cave in. I will go back again next week and keep trying til it gets easier I think the slow movements and stretching, etc are good for relaxing.

Pat

[merryfl]

Pat, that prednisone should have you running laps!!
Cheryl - I wish our weather would allow me to walk outside. It is just too hot and humid - I can't breathe.
I lifted weights last night before I went to bed. Went to the grocery store today - I had laundry going at the same time, so really hustled my way through the store. Whew! Busy, busy!

[blondie]

Merry, I'm off higher doses of prednisone now and hope that bump has gotten me over a bad spell. It's been cooler here alot the last couple of days. Pred does linger in my system awhile, so I might still be feeling the effects. In fact, it was 10 degrees cooler inside my apt than it's been all summer. I feel better in cool weather. I want to get out somewhere today. Maybe that Wal-mart like you Sue. Lots of walking and fun to look around. BBL and let you know how it went..Pat

[merryfl]

Friday: Had rehab today. I walked 20 minutes @1.5 and then went to the leg press. 12 @ 85lb, 10 @ 90lb, 12 @95lb. Followed that with 10 squats (I don't know what else to call it when I sit down and stand up) with the 2k medicine ball.

It's interesting - I find myself looking forward to going to rehab and seeing how much I can do. I can't remember ever feeling that way about exercise before. I like the feeling!

[blondie]

Merry, exercise can become addictive:) Good for you. The more you exercise the easier it'll be to bounce back from your tx, whenever that occurs.

I went out Friday to Target and had to leave early because I developed a intestinal upset. That always makes me tired and I laid down for a nap after I got home and slept at least a hour, maybe more. Pat

[merryfl]

We had family stop by this morning - daughter, SIL and their 4 kids. I love them dearly, but they wear me out!! So just laid around all afternoon. Lazy me.

[sue]

Gosh, I reread my post from the 8th, and it sure didnt read very well, Im sorry abouat that.

Pat, I wish the weather was better here so I could get outside to walk more like you get to do.
I always thougtht tai chi looked kinda fun.
Merry, you go girl!
Cheryl, that lake sounds so peaceful!

I havent done much except the usual stuff at work. It has been raining and it has bothered my breathing a bit. Now I could walk at Walmart and get ideas for Xmas shopping (and leave the $$ at home, lol)