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What she said!

I think you're right and you will get better as it warms up outside. Cold, bleak weather is just depressing, which is not at all helpful to getting over a sickness. I sure hope you feel better soon.

o no..i didn't realize you were under the weather :( I know the doctor suggested no gym, but what about some nice easy yoga?..the non-sweaty kind..just nice easy stretches with a five minute meditation can make help me feel like a million gillion when i'm under the weather ..wishinghttps://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....1KFiAbd5YL.jpgyou

I joined a gym.....
and I've been twice.
This morning for example, I arrived at gym 8:15am, went to pool, did stretched at ballet barre in pool, then walked in pool, then stretched agagin. 30 minutes total, with walk to and from car, thats 45 minutes of exercize.
Then, I went to work.

Today is was nearly 55 degrees, but the skies looked like a late August afternoon, with clouds gently moving in (more rain is on the way, I think).

I only walked at a minimum today (it's Saturday :) ), but I had my bi-weekly therapy appt, laundry tasks, and stuff to do at home, so I've only logged about 5+K, today.

Step highlights from this past week:

--Friday: 11,042
-Thursday: 9,119
--Wednesday: 10,659
-Tuesday: 9,040
--Monday: 9,405

Tomorrow is Sunday, and I plan to just hang out at home and rest up, since my body hurts from all the steps I get in daily. I've got some tests to study for and plan to prep lunches for the week, but that's about all I plan to do on Sunday.

I know I need to focus on staying hydrated. It seems like I carry water with me, no matter where I go, just so I can sip on water through out the day.

Next weekend I'm going swimming (Pool Therapy). I'm looking forward to that, for sure.

How is everyone else doing, lately?

You feeling any better, nycfem?

Spring is almost here, right?

This is weird and more like an inverted step count/non-exercise post.

Just thought I would share what I am discovering to be a different use of step counting. Just short of a week ago I messed up my knee quite badly, minor injury followed up by a ton of overuse due to me trying to “walk it off“. Suffice to say I learned my lesson. I have not been paying attention to my steps for the last several days because I pretty much haven’t been taking any, had to clump around the house on an old-school walker to get anywhere. Yesterday I could finally put weight on my leg and get around a little bit. I was very happy to be mobile again and had things that needed to be done but was mindful to take it easy. Apparently not so much, I guess I was a little ambitious and since I’m sitting around again today I looked at my step count for the last week this morning and was able to see what I did. The upshot is that now I am inverting my step count by watching the number and trying to keep it low instead of going up. A strange but effective way for me to protect myself from myself. :cheesy:

Everybody else keep it up, don’t hurt yourself, and I will get back in the swing when I can reasonably do so.

I'm sick. My exercise has been shuffling around my house.It was supposed to be a fun day off. Hmph. But according to my watch I shuffled 2.5 miles so that's something.

I sure do wish there was more time in a day.

I didn't log too many steps today. But I've been doing lots of other things, as well.

This past week I managed to log at least 8K steps a day or better.

I just want to be careful because of all the pressure and stress I am under, right now. The last thing I need is to come down sick. Which that might happen anyways due to all the rain we've been getting and because all the trees are blooming, which means allergies will sky rocket up and well, there it is. I sometimes feel it is not a winning situation, but ….

I'm just staying moderately active and calling it good
(because that's just the way it is, right now).

Happy Saturday, everybody. :balloon:

Cheers,

K. :rollcat:

I was telling a friend today about the phenomenon I have noticed that the Fitbit doesn't log steps when I'm using my rollator. He said he has also noticed that it doesn't log steps when you're pushing a cart in the grocery store - so now, he pushes his grocery cart one-handed (because he just has to log those extra 300 steps).

We're talking about a guy who logs 16K - 20K steps a day. (How, you ask? He walks to work, which is on a large university campus, and then he has to walk all over the campus all day.)

Since this post is really supposed to be about _my_ exercise experience today, I didn't go outside today because when I woke up it was snowing. It sure was pretty, though. Anyway, I made lots of trips up and down the stairs today, many more than usual, because I got some packages from Amazon, all of which had to go upstairs, and I changed out all of my bedding for new bedding, and all of the old bedding had to be taken downstairs. (Honestly, I rolled most of it up in garbage bags and threw it down the stairs.)

Oh my goodness, lots of steps to catch up on posting since my last visit. Unfortunately my fitbit Inspire HR seems to be permanently not working so I'm using my iphone which of course gives me a lot less steps since I don't always carry it. But, as Ferron sings, "If it's snowing in Brooklyn, then I'd say snow's what we've got."

Jan. 22: 4800 steps

Jan 24: 7150 steps

Jan 29: 4300 steps

Jan 30: 5600 steps

Jan 31: 5150 steps

Feb 1: 4300 steps

Feb 3: 5450 steps

Feb 4: 4000 steps

Feb 5: 4800 steps

Feb 6: 4700 steps

Feb 7: 5500 steps

Feb 10: 4500 steps

I have been sick for 2 months and finally it went away about 3 days ago! Health has been visited upon me! I am so relieved and grateful that this awful winter virus is gone! I get sick for so long, and this was the longest ever! It's so good to be back to myself. :praying:

I went back to the gym today, and it was totally amazing! I loved every moment of it. Being able to breathe normally again! I did 35 minutes on the stairmaster with the following pattern:

Levels 3,2,1 x 2 minutes each level until I hit 30 minutes. For level 3, hands on the rail. For level 2 hands on the upper side bar. For level 1 hands on the center heart monitor.

Then I did a 5 minute Level 1 cooldown.

My heart rate was in the 150s at the beginning and then settled in the 160s.

Then I did 25 minutes on the weight floor: weights, stretching, ab exercises.

Such bliss!

I ran into 80-something year old Miriam. She's seeing a trainer named Steven. She said, "I wish I could marry him. He's so hot!" Gotta love her!

I chatted before work out in the locker room with my friend who doesn't share much that's personal, Iris. Then we worked out side by side on the stairmasters. Then we changed back into regular clothes together. We didn't plan any of it. Life just had us on the same path. She's a Latina, very pretty middle-aged woman, as in verrrrryyyyy pretttttyyyyyy.

I am so happy to be feeling myself again. Those two months of illness were the pits!

Hugs, y'all!

I’m still on the bench, after 2 1/2 weeks I finally broke down and went to see my DO yesterday, she did a thoroughly uncomfortable exam of my knee and then sent me for x-rays I’ll know more in a couple days. She says it’s probably either torn cartilage or, I’m getting old (Osteoarthritis) and need to learn moderation.

At least I’ve had a few of these days be warm enough to sit out on the patio for the afternoon and get my fresh air that way.

Stairmaster: 35 minutes, Pattern:

Levels 3,2,1 x 4 min. each level x 2 sets

Levels 3,2,1 x 2 min. each level x 1 set

5 minute cool down

Heart rate 150s / 160s

Then 25 minutes on the weight floor: kettle balls, yoga, stretching

Also walked 6K steps, mainly at work.

Saw Miriam today, my 80 year old pal. We talked about the documentary being done about her and I reminded her to let me know when it comes out. She said, "If it takes much longer, I'll have to text you from my coffin to let you know." She always jokes about how it won't come out until after she's deceased!

Saw Iris today, my friend who doesn't share much personal information. She grabbed my wrist and half-whispered something to me. I can't even recall what she said! I remember it wasn't interesting, because her level of personal is not really actually that personal! Hmmm... I wish I could remember.

Saw Hillary today: "I went on a vacation skiing but it wasn't a leisure vacation. One day I burned 2400 calories." Okaaaayyyy, Hillary. Hillary has stared teaching swim lessons at the gym. Nice to see a very fit, kinda chubby gal teaching swim.

See y'all latah!

Today was 5K steps, all at work. Thanks, work!

I have yet to make use of my swim pass at the neighborhood rec center, but I have been averaging about 7K steps (or better) a day at work. A few times I got over 10K steps, but I have no idea how I did that since each day is almost the same routine. Maybe it's because I slipped off to shop on a lunch break, or something.

Tomorrow is Tax day, for me, and laundry day. I will get *some* walking in, but most likely it will be less than 5K steps. If that.

Sunday? It's study day, rest in my biggo leather chair day or rest in bed day. Mostly study and absorb all the stuff I need to know so I can pass my test in a couple weeks.

Maybe by the end of March my terrible "Get It Done Now" list will be under control and I can go for an afternoon swim at the rec center.

Hope every one has a nice weekend ahead and that spring comes real soon. I saw Japanese Cherry Blossoms on a few trees on my way to work, so that means that the water-front will be full of blooms real soon. One day this past week, I saw the ladies team rowing dragon boats on the river. They're probably getting ready for Dragon Boat racing, later this spring.

5600 steps: I got my taxes filed, paid my tax preparer, laundry got done, and I stopped off to get more groceries and do a little bit of shoe shopping. I'm pretty much done for the day, step/walking wise.

Happy Saturday to everybody. :blueheels:

Today was 35 minutes on the stairmaster with the pattern:

Levels 3,2,1 at 2 min. for each level x 5 sets. Hands on side rail for L3, hands on top rail for L2, hands on front rail for L1.

Heart rate: 150s and 160s.

Then I did 25 minutes on the weight floor (stretching, weights, abs, legs).

It was a quiet Saturday night at the gym, filled with regulars.

Taylor and I arrived at the gym at the same time. She said, "I have no problem being at the gym on a Saturday night. I'll spend the evening having sex with the elliptical." Very Taylor.

She told me that she had a few blackouts but that usually she just has one glass of wine at night with her one meal. Hmmm... where did the blackouts come from? In any case, she said that she's trying to give up alcohol with the help of a doctor but finding it hard, as in- she can't. She said, "It's like you and food." Thanks, Taylor :eatinghersheybar:

I also spoke with Gayle. I told her I'd been away because I'd been sick for 2 months. She was concerned and gave me the information for her ENT. I have an ENT but maybe I will try hers. These long illnesses I get are a problem. I appreciated her concern. She said, "That's not normal." It's nice when someone cares enough to give ideas for help. On that note, Taylor told me I should have my vents cleaned but when I got home and asked BB about it, hy told me we don't really have vents- just an air conditioner in each room.

I saw Judith but didn't really talk to her. Gayle was in the vicinity, and I was embarrassed for her to have to hear me tell my 2 month illness story again to explain why I was away. So it was quite anti-climactic, just a simple hello to one another.

I am just happy I feel well. Every breath is a joy.

Sunday Woo-woo JuJu
 

Omg, that is awesome Gemme. Wow, you had a big day of steps!

I am going to look into changing out the air filter on my air conditioning unit because I think Gemme is on to something important about dust and other micro bits of yucky stuff in the air. I've noticed that I have to dust often at home. Why, I have no idea because I have more hard wood floors than I have space covered in tapestry-like carpet. I vacuum the carpeted area often, because I know dust and stuff hides in carpeted areas. But how the dust and stuff gets inside my studio apartment I have no idea. But... I do need to replace the air filter on my air conditioning unit and maybe this will help filter out some of the un-seen elements residing inside my cozy home. I definitely want to look into an air purifier too. Thanks for your helpful tips, Gemme. I definitely want to look into getting an air purifier too, if I can find one that meets my needs at home.

Today is Slug-Muffin Sunday, where I kind of get some exercise in (steps, house cleaning, wandering around the neighborhood).
My step count is less that 3K, right now. Maybe I will get up to 5K by end of day.

In other news, though: I did get a big important "To-Do" list element crossed off my list by high noon (Pacific Coast Time). Getting this done today is significant progress for me because I suffer paralyzing effects when it comes down to "Get It Done" type of scenarios, these days. I have no idea why I procrastinate on serious stuff that needs to be done in timely ways, but thank heavens I snapped out of it and got it done today. Go me, right? *lol*

<<<<~~~ Huzzah! :cheerleader:


Now I can relax the rest of today and possibly go on a browsing errand (no shopping until March or April or maybe even May, but by May, most certainly). :canadian:

Happy Sunday to every one! :)

Is "work out" a euphemism for something a bit more exciting and fun....:giggle:

Walked to the local brew pub; had a beer; walked home. Uber won't do a half-block trip.

........:giggle:........

I walked/danced steps totaling 35 miles between Fri-Sun this past weekend. Today I rest :)

Just barely over 7K steps today and I'll take it. :bunchflowers:

Easygoingfemme's post causes me to daydream about the thrill of riding my bicycle, like I did a few years ago (22 mi/day/7 days a week, more on the weekends). Loved reading your post Easy. :)

I have read about that but have not tried it! Thank you for the reminder to try it. That's way less expensive than the snow tires they make for bikes...

I coasted past 9K steps today.

Which I probably won't get too many more days like this next week. Starting tomorrow and all through the weekend up until next Thursday, I am delving into my studies so I can pass that test next Friday. If I pass it, it will be a major achievement and lead to a much more comfortable existence (in the long run). *fingers crossed*

Mary's sister is an health enthusiast and she too realized that by just waving her arms it effected her count as well!

For some reason it tickles my funny bone to think how high someone, who talks with their hands, count would be or at least appear to be....:giggle:

Time to catch up on my exercise posts!

I exercised 1 hour a day at the gym each day for my whole week off this week, Sunday, Feb 16th through and including today, Saturday, Feb 22nd. I can't say I'm doing well with my paperwork I wanted to get done for work, but at least there is some mighty good times at the gym.

Every day I did 30 or 35 minutes on the stairmaster Levels 1-3, 2 minutes each level, with "1"s for cool down, and then the rest of the time on the weight floor doing weights, stretching, abs, etc. My HR was 140s through 160s.

Since I was able to go at off hours, I got my favorite stairmaster every time, and the heart rate monitor is even working on it!

Wow, being off work sure makes life easy but I go back on Monday. I've been able to sleep in and cook and go to the gym. I think good sleep is so vital for intense exercise. And I haven't mastered that for the work weeks. I must keep trying.

While not at work and the weather so cold and my fitbit not working, I've gotten very few steps.

I am still enjoying having my health back.

1 hr at the gym today. Tomorrow - back to work. Yikes! Figuring out how to still get enough sleep to be able to exercise.

30 minutes on the stairmaster today, and 10K steps during the day. My co-worker suggested we take a walk at lunch due to some nice weather. It was a treat.

I had a tremendously busy day at work today and I just took my fitbit off and it says I logged 9,221 steps. I think I'm coming to a turning point on my ability to walk better than I was with my cane. I've been busy with going to special appt's with a PT team at my regular clinic and I'm making progress. I still have lots of progress in the future, but I know that what happened to me has marked my life in ways that leaves me with mixed feelings.

But I'm glad I can walk, even if I can't run or jog or sprint or whatever. I can swim the backstroke and do water yoga type exercise and little by little I am building up my ability to ride my bike for short intervals of time.

Tired, happy, content, and still working toward making progress.

One day at a time.

Yesterday and today I was tired and did not go to the gym. Poor sleeping both nights, as in -- too little sleep. However, each day (yesterday and today) gave me 5K steps each because of work. :vigil:

Today I swept two of the three outside flights of stairs. It was more of a workout than it sounds like because the steps are cement with groves the length of them which makes it difficult to get the dirt out no matter which way you sweep. Plus they were really dusty as we've been having a lot of wind storms. We're out in the sticks with many bare lots for sale, where a lot of sold homes are new/newer without well established lawns yet. Also around the development there are vineyards and large tracks of farmland, bare now in the winter so lots of dirt gets blown around.