Getting Strong!

Monday, March 11, 2013

I love lifting weights! Who would have thought it? My gym manager is even encouraging ME to become an instructor!
Here I am at 58 years young and possibly becoming a Body Pump instructor. Amazing!
Sometimes I think I might work out longer than I should, however it is usually only on Saturdays. I normally get about 30 minutes of cardio and about 15-20 minutes of resistance training 4 days a week. I love it! Though somedays are hard to get motivated, I almost never give in and is it ever worth it!

  

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GAYLLYNNE 3/13/2013 7:03AM

That's fantastic! We are roughly the same age and I need to start strength training myself. You are my inspiration!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALOHAEV1 3/12/2013 10:30PM

Go for it! Good to see you again... Report Inappropriate Comment

GRAPLEIRIS 3/12/2013 10:59AM

Good for you! I found (to my surprise) that I really enjoy weights as well. Keep at it and keep having FUN! Report Inappropriate Comment

Surgery

Friday, February 25, 2011

Wednesday I had minor outpatient surgery on my right wrist. I had a ganglion cyst removed from under an artery. No I'm just bruised and a bit sore. Of course no lifting for a few weeks and I probably shouldn't do Spinning either.
I will do other aerobics, such as Zumba or work out on the elliptical machine. I will find a way!! I suppose I can also add Pilates as long as I don't use my wrist.

  

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ALOHAEV1 2/28/2011 7:44AM

Oh my, don't know how I missed this. Hope you had a "comfortable" week-end. Don't push it, for some reason a wrist ganglion doesn't like it when you do. (Ask my son, he found out the hard way, painful and longer recovery) Report Inappropriate Comment

Quick Blog

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Boy did I have a rough week! Tuesday was highly emotional, bringing to mind the first 40 years of my life...The good, the bad and the ugly!. I also wasn't able to get to my spin class as often as I needed to. This coming week I will be in NJ visiting with my sister and two brothers. I can't wait!! But, again, I probably won't be able to fit in much fitness.

Blessings! and Happy Thanksgiving!!

  

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ALOHAEV1 11/22/2010 7:18AM

Enjoy NJ - always fun to visit (don't wear yourself out about last Tuesday). Happy Thanksgiving! Report Inappropriate Comment

RD03875 11/22/2010 3:17AM

I hope your holiday is pleasant and you have a good time. Report Inappropriate Comment

Progress Made

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

I felt good after my doctor visit...Blood Pressure is down, cholesterol is down, and my weight is down!!

Went and worked out after the doctor visit. Spinning and weights. I feel great!! I haven't been watching my diet as closely as I should, tracking seems so inconvenient but I know it's the only way I will be able to cut back or add where I need to.

Hope you all have a great evening and a terrific day tomorrow!

  

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MAREANNIE 11/11/2010 6:22PM

WTG on all your good news! Pat yourself on the back - you deserve it! I love the nutrition tracker. Probably one of my favorite things on SP. Report Inappropriate Comment

Commitment

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

I've been working very hard at my local YMCA. Through the company I work for I was able to do a 3 month program for free. I went every chance that I could, about 4-5 days a week. The BEST new thing I'm doing is Spinning!! My knee (arthritis, meniscus tear and Bakers cyst) is feeling so much better.

I go see my primary care Doc tomorrow. My cholesterol has dropped and I know that my blood pressure has gone down. I can't wait to see what he says!

Staying committed to working out has been hard, fun, exhausting but worth all the effort!

It's late and I must get to bed.

  

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ALOHAEV1 11/10/2010 7:39AM

High fives all around for you!!! That is awesome, keep it up. Amazing how far you can go when your knee doesn't yell back at ya... Report Inappropriate Comment