A walk in the park

Today I am working from home, so during lunch I took the girls for a walk in the park.  The MapMyWalk app wasn't set up right, so I don't have the distance walked or the pace, but we did walk for 34 minutes.  I just mapped it out and we did about 1 1/2 miles (probably a bit more).  The weather was beautiful and great for a walk.

For the first time, the girls couldn't keep up with me.  I just kept plugging along and they had a hard time keeping up.  I have to admit that was nice.  I'm used to always being the one lagging behind.  I told them to get used to it cause we are going to be doing a lot of walking this summer.

Last 2 workouts

I meant to post something on Friday, but never got around to it.  On Friday, I walked 1.88 miles in 45 minutes.  I was up to 3mph for a little bit.  I followed some advise that my chiropractor gave me and the pain in my upper back, neck, and shoulders was not as bad.  I'm sure the adjustment and massage I had on Thursday helped too!

Today I did only a 30 minute walk, and walked 1.32 miles.  Once again, I got it up to 3mph for a few minutes.  I was really, really tired today.  I was actually looking forward to going to the gym to help wake me up.  I found that I was a bit sore today, which is part of the reason why I only did 30 minutes.

Tomorrow I work from home and I'm hoping the weather will cooperate and I can walk around the park during lunch.  Maybe I'll take the kids with me if they are home and not out and about with Grandma (they are on spring break).

Today's workout

Today I did 1.16 miles in 30 minutes.  I'm not feeling totally "right" so I stopped early.  I also have some upper back and shoulder pain, but I'm seeing the chiropractor tomorrow, so I'll talk to her about that.  I do feel good about getting back on the treadmill, it's been about a week or so since I've done it.

Today's Workout

I brought my phone with me today and listened to music on Amazon Prime.  The playlist is called "Classic Rock: Top Prime Songs 2014".  I only walked 30 minutes today and I went 1.07 miles.  I am finding that if I go to the gym 2 days in a row, I'm really sore on the 2nd day and can't do as much.  So that might be my new pattern, 45 minutes one day, and then if I go the following day only do 30 minutes.

I'm working from home the next 2 days, so I have to decide if I'm going to try and walk at lunch, or maybe go for a walk after work and have the kids go with me.  It's time to get outside and enjoy the nicer weather.  And if I wait till after work, then I'm not limited on how long I can walk.  I think that's the better plan.  They can either walk with me, or ride their bikes around me.  Heck, we can see how many times they can lap me on the one trail that is almost 1 mile long.

Journeying with Journey

Went to the gym today and walked while listening to Journey.  I love their songs.  In 45 minutes I walked 1.9 miles, which is my longest distance yet.  This equals 3.05775 kilometers, more than halfway for my 5k walk in May.  Once all the snow melts I'll be able to walk around the park at home and see how long it will take me to get to that 5k mark.  Since I go to the gym during lunch, 45 minutes is the longest I can go.

We haven't tried the T-25 yet, but we should this week.  Stay tuned.

6 month surgiversary

Today marks 6 months since surgery.  For the past month, I actually gained 4 pounds.  I'm sure there are many reasons for this (the big one is being on steroids for the past 2 months), and I am trying not to have feelings of failure.  I know a lot of this also depends on my frame of mind and my mood, so when I'm not in the best of moods I tell myself to try to keep that in mind when I look at the overall picture.

So here are the positives:

Total weight loss:  117 pounds
Loss since surgery:  60 pounds (which would average out to 10 pounds per month)
Pants size has gone from a 34W to a 22W or 24W (depending on the material)
Longest 45 minute walk so far on the treadmill is 1.82 miles

I am able to go up and down stairs with minimal trouble.  I am able to stand for much longer periods of time (and sometimes prefer standing).  I have more energy and for the most part I feel good.

I just need to keep on keeping on.  One step at a time.

Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony

That's what I jammed to the last 2 days on the treadmill.  I found the entire concert on You Tube (yes, the treadmills have internet access and youtube) and I enjoyed the music so much, I ordered the CD from Amazon yesterday.  Awesome music.  I would love to play in a concert like that.

Yesterday I walked 1.82 miles in 45 minutes.  Today I only lasted 30 minutes before my knee started bothering me a bit, but I still managed to go 1.22 miles.

Hopefully tonight we will try our first go-round at the T-25 workout discs.  We have to find enough space in the living room to work out.  :-)

I really didn't want to go to the gym today, but I forced myself to, and I'm glad I did.  I have to keep reminding myself that any activity, no matter how much, is good activity.

Yesterday I found one of my coworkers do a double-take as I walked past their desk, and I could just tell she was thinking, "what happened to Lisa?"  That is a very good feeling.

I'm really looking forward to warmer weather and no ice and snow and being able to go biking and hiking.  There are many trails I want to explore.