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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Today I felt the spark!

Thanks to all that commented on my previous blog. It helps to know there is someone out there that cares.

My heel still feels good. I like to exercise, it helps relieve stress and depression. But, sometimes I get lazy and just give up. I had previously had a 50 lb. weight loss. I have gained about 16 lbs. back. But this year, well, I just might be different. Now that I know the Mayan prediction is not coming true, lol!

I have been battling the same 5 lbs for 2 years. This year WILL be different! I will exercise, but this year I will watch what I eat. I hadn't done that in a while. I love to exercise, but I also love to eat. I just have to commit myself to dieting. Anyway, here is what I did today:

walked 1.5 miles
jumproped 100X
jumping jacks 50

This takes about 30 minutes a day, I think I can do this everyday. With maybe one day off to recover. I don't think I can, I WILL do it. I know you all are watching, so that helps me to be accountable.

My future blogs might just be what I did for a workout. I did this on FB for a month and it really helped. But, I want to do this on SparkPeople.

Merry Christmas, be safe and hugs to you all!

  

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BARCLE 12/25/2012 9:28PM

Fantastic!! Have a super Christmas and great New Year :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

New goal set today in honor of my son

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Today would have been my sons 28th birthday. He was killed in a highway accident. He was only 18, soon to be 19. He was going to be a good man. We still miss him everyday. He is forever loved and never forgotten. It is a hard season to lose a loved one. So for about 3 weeks, I kind of lost control of the whole diet and exercise thing. I indulged in goodies, that I would not have normally. I gained weight.

Well, I got a grip today. In honor of my son, I started walking again. My excuse was my Achilles heel. I guess my heel healed, so back to walking. I promise not to overdo it. I tend to burn out or get injured. I am taped up and braced up and ready to go. So slow and easy I go.

Merry Christmas, hug your loved ones tightly.

Today I walked 1 mile
Recumbent biked 1.70 miles
Total minutes: 32 minutes

  

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WILLOWBROOK5 12/24/2012 5:42PM

Hi. I have been meaning to stop by your page and thank you for your comments on my blog. I am so sorry for your loss of your son. I can't even imagine how painful that is and what challenges the anniversary presents for you. I am glad to hear you are recommitting to walking. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a healthy 2013! Report Inappropriate Comment

PUNKADOO 12/24/2012 2:08AM

Those memories can be so powerful -- hopefully at other times you can remember him with a smile. I'm so very sad for you. I'm sure after 10 years the wound is still very tender and much of it seems like just yesterday. Know you are in my thoughts today as I pray for God to keep His arms around you and your family. Report Inappropriate Comment

SPIRALDOWN 12/23/2012 11:35PM

We all lose it sometimes. Sorry to hear about your son. You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

JACKIE542 12/23/2012 11:19PM

So very sorry about your son, very, very hard to deal with this I am sure. Really good to honor your son by getting back on trac. Happy you are walking again, take good care. Report Inappropriate Comment

AGK3112 12/23/2012 11:07PM

I am really sorry to hear about your son. I saw an accident today when I was going to work. There was a guy who also lost his life in that accident . It is always remembering when we lose love ones and specially around festivals. I wish you get over it and also you feel better. Report Inappropriate Comment

NOMORENOMORE 12/23/2012 11:05PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain. Good for you to begin walking! Report Inappropriate Comment

no more walking~back to dvd's

Monday, December 10, 2012

My achilles heel is still a problem. It gets sore when I do a little bit of walking. I have to ice it down and tape it too. I did Jillian's Kickboxing dvd and it didn't hurt at all. So, no walking but back to the dvd's. Which is OK with me, because I like that a lot better. I am doing Jillian again tonight. Tomorrow I will start strength training. So I can alternate days with cardio and strength.

Hope you all have an awesome day.

  

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DOLPHINSINGER72 12/17/2012 4:46PM

Yes, the important thing is to keep moving. I am noticing the same thing. When I do Zumba I feel okay, but walking to the bathroom I hobble and limp like my leg is going to fall off. I guess it is the way we place our legs. And now the ding dang pain is travelling again. Now it is in the back of my thigh. And at this time. I sigh. Report Inappropriate Comment

JACKIE542 12/11/2012 10:37AM

Very happy you are not giving up!! Keep moving. Where there is a will there is a way. Glad you found it, YAY! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURIEJG 12/10/2012 1:13PM

I like your plan! Do you realize how many people would just give up? It's excellent that you are NOT giving up! Report Inappropriate Comment

a problem I have...

Monday, December 03, 2012

The problem I have is I want to seriously start walking further distances. I think my body is telling me "I don't think so!". About a week ago, I walked 2.75 miles. When I got home, I had a raised bump on my achilles heel. It's not painful, just kind of scary looking. I put my foot in some ice water and it calmed down a bit.

I went out and bought official walking shoes, thick thick socks. Today I went for a walk. Everything felt good. I shortened my walk to 2 miles, avoid any problems. Got home, felt the bump raise again. Like I said, there is no real pain. But the stuff on the internet is scaring me. Seems like I could cause some real damage if I am not careful.

What do you think I should do. I can't afford a doctor. Should I shorten the distance again, tape my ankle up, etc? I am thinking about every other day of walking, but I really wanted to start going longer distances. Any suggestions? Has anyone gone through this before?

  

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BARCLE 12/5/2012 12:49AM

Yeah, that sure does sound really frustrating. I like the breaking the walk up sugggestion - that way you may be able to add the extra distance. Report Inappropriate Comment

DOLPHINSINGER72 12/4/2012 5:35PM

Hmm, I have problems with blisters, not the bump. I know what you mean about not being able to afford the doc. That would be the best, because then you would know for sure if it is serious or not. I really hope it gets better soon. I would agree that maybe the several shorter walks might be a good idea. Report Inappropriate Comment

PUNKADOO 12/3/2012 10:22PM

That sounds really frustrating. I don't have the achilles heel issues -- just shin splints -- even from walking!! I alternated walking and running yesterday, since the shin splints had been disappearing with some of the weight -- and here they are again. You should probably ask your doctor. In the meantime, maybe you can try several shorter walks each day? That's what I did until my body adjusted. Report Inappropriate Comment

Happy and Peaceful

Monday, November 19, 2012

Today I found an old fortune cookie that I had saved. It read:
Your life will be happy and peaceful.
I really liked this one and saved it. My life hasn't always been happy and peaceful. Right now it is calm. The stress level right now is very low. But I will strive for happy and peaceful. I find that if I commit to 10 minutes of fitness a day, it usually leads to longer exercise sessions. Being 58 I can't compete with the younger crowd. Though I sure do try. I love doing Jillian Michaels and Cathe Friedrich. I also love kickboxing. But I find that my recovery takes more than a day. I get really sore in the abs, and it takes 4 days to recover! I am doing recumbent biking, and I make myself stay on the bike for 60 minutes. I am going to try and walk a mile in the morning after I get home from work. My legs are strong, I have to work on my upper body strength. Maybe I will do some strenth training on Tuesday. We will see.

  

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DOLPHINSINGER72 11/28/2012 5:23PM

You are doing really awesome. I love that you mix it up. Sometimes I forget to do that. It is fine that you listen to your body (something I need to do more often) and take the time you need to recover. Report Inappropriate Comment

JACKIE542 11/19/2012 9:24AM

You are doing well on your exercise, starting with 10 minutes and doing more is great. Be sure to do your strength, I did not so now I am. I don't know why I had a hard time with upper body strength, but I am doing much better now. Never too old! I am the same age as you. Happy your stress level is down that is a plus. Keep moving you are doing great! Report Inappropriate Comment

GREENCAT1 11/19/2012 9:16AM

I am impressed with your dedication to exercise! Keep on keepin' on! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHIBIKARATE 11/19/2012 12:17AM

joy and love and you are so awesome Report Inappropriate Comment