Año Uno y La Semana Dieciseis: Monday, October 26, 2015 -- 209.6 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Quince: Monday, October 19, 2015 -- 212.0 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Catorce: Monday, October 12, 2015 -- 210.6 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Cinco: Monday, August 10, 2015 -- 213.8 lbs
Año Uno: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Slightly delayed but after going up last week, I was done below 210 this week. Maybe by the time I return from my safari in December, I will be down below 200. Mentioning of a safari, I will try to post an update next week and then you definitely will not see another update until at least the first Monday of December. I will share more on my return.
Last week, I played basketball on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday I had a bad fall again and hit my head against the asphalt. It actually didn't end up bothering me as much as scraping and bruising my right elbow. My feet have been bothering me again and so are my knees. I think a lot of that has to do with the basketball and the ankle braces in the shoes. Also, I have not been doing as many hip exercises of recent so this week hopefully I can get that going again.
I raced the past three weekends as well which meant a lot of time up on my feet.
Thanks for following along.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Monday, July 27, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Tres: Towards Healthier Living
Año Uno y La Semana Tres: Monday, July 27, 2015 -- 216.0 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Dos: Monday, July 20, 2015 -- 215.0 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Uno: Monday, July 13, 2015 -- 215.2 lbs
Año Uno: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Monday -- M worked my hips, ankles, and arms with some stretching.
Tuesday -- Stretching
Wednesday -- M worked inner & outer thighs on the machines followed by some 1 leg exercises for my hips. Followed by stretching.
Thursday -- :/ A little bit of ankle exercises at home but that was it.
Friday -- M worked my hips, ankles, and arms today followed by some stretching.
Saturday -- Approximately 5 miles of walking which included 10 flights of stairs according to a friends Fitbit while we were having fun riding coasters and other attractions at Kentucky Kingdom. Did a few calf stretches during the day though I need to do a lot more especially with all the walking.
Sunday -- A very early morning, rising before the sun and watching it rise as the morning went along. Approximately 1.5 miles of walking around at the autocross plus driving and riding.
Año Uno y La Semana Dos: Monday, July 20, 2015 -- 215.0 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Uno: Monday, July 13, 2015 -- 215.2 lbs
Año Uno: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Monday -- M worked my hips, ankles, and arms with some stretching.
Tuesday -- Stretching
Wednesday -- M worked inner & outer thighs on the machines followed by some 1 leg exercises for my hips. Followed by stretching.
Thursday -- :/ A little bit of ankle exercises at home but that was it.
Friday -- M worked my hips, ankles, and arms today followed by some stretching.
Saturday -- Approximately 5 miles of walking which included 10 flights of stairs according to a friends Fitbit while we were having fun riding coasters and other attractions at Kentucky Kingdom. Did a few calf stretches during the day though I need to do a lot more especially with all the walking.
Sunday -- A very early morning, rising before the sun and watching it rise as the morning went along. Approximately 1.5 miles of walking around at the autocross plus driving and riding.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
La Semana Cincuenta y Uno: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Cincuenta y Uno: Monday, June 29, 2015 -- 214.8 lbs
La Semana Cincuenta: Monday, June 22, 2015 -- 213.0 lbs (13.8 lbs -- 50 Weeks; -2.0 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cuarenta: Monday, April 13, 2015 -- 216.0 lbs (10.8 lbs -- 40 Weeks; -4.4 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Treinta: Monday, February 2, 2015 -- 211.6 lbs (15.2 lbs -- 30 Weeks; .8 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Hmmm...On Saturday I was still at 213 and then after a very active weekend, I was back up Monday morning who knows, but here is how this past week went.
Monday - As I have mentioned, my knee has been bothering me especially after playing basketball. Therefore, I called last week to schedule a consultation with the physical therapist again. I am seeing the same PT that I saw in the fall and since it is my knees again, I can go without returning to the doctor.
The assessment is primarily for my right knee that has been really irritating me. She said the strength was not bad but the neuromuscular firing is not there and needs work on. Therefore, we are going to continue to work on my hip, balance, and coordination. I will learn more next week. I was sent home with 4 exercises to do on a daily basis.
We did do some exercises amongst all the pulling and tugging to see where everything stood. At the end, I did get some electrode therapy and ice which was great.
Tuesday - Ended up being our last 3-on-3 basketball game. It was an extremely hot day with 90 degree temps and high humidity making it over 100 degree heat index. We ended up finishing 3rd out of 7 teams. It came down to 3 teams potentially all tied for 2nd. We had to win all 3 and lost our 2nd of 3. The other two teams actually played each other and it had to be a 2-1 swing, but it ended up 3 wins by the team that only needed to win 1. It was a great adventure and I am definitely glad that I signed up and played. I look forward to trying it again in the fall. I also scored 1 maybe 2 buckets in the games. I will say hand/eye coordination is horrible. I think part is when the ball lands outside of the view through the glasses it is just a blur.
Surprisingly my knee was not bothering me as bad after this game. That either means I didn't play as hard, as much, or maybe things are getting a bit getter and the ice/electrode therapy helped as well.
Wednesday - The trainer at work took what happened at the PT to modify my work out. We worked a lot on my hips and calves. My calves were killing me afterwards and for several days later. I also did some regular stretching as well as some extra stretching of the calf muscles.
Thursday - I worked from home but did do my PT exercises both the ones given on Monday and the left foot exercises from before.
Friday - I worked from home again and did the same thing as Thursday.
Saturday - Now the adventures really start. I went to Jefferson Memorial Forest to see how hiking would go. I broke the Mitchell Hill Lake Trail into two parts. The first part from the Welcome Center counter clockwise around the lake to the exit of the lake approx 1.66 miles in about 42 mins. I then stopped for a couple hours had a sandwich and did some writing and reflecting. After the break, I finished out the trail back to the Welcome Center approx 1.84 miles in 44 mins.
Amazingly, though both feet were sore, I arrived home and could walk without tremendous pain. The top of the left and the nerves were aggravated and the right heel, but nothing like what I have felt in the past. My long capacity was not great but it could have also been worse. The back hill seemed short. Granted, I had taken a 2 hour break before hitting it.
My knee on the other hand was definitely aggravated when hiking and I feel that it was bothered sooner than usual as I felt it on the first half of the lake trail and really felt it on the back half. It did not stay a consistent pay though there was some lingering pain. Overall, it was a great day with beautiful high 70 degree weather and lower humidity, an amazing day for a hike in June.
Sunday - It is that time of the year so yes I was out on the autocross course. I walked about 2 miles on the course alone and then who knows how much other walking and standing around I did. I drove 5 laps and road a couple as well. It was another beautiful day and again by the end of the day, I was a bit sore but nowhere as bad as I have felt before. I will say my old tennis shoes are done because my feet definitely hurt worse in them than in the newer ones or even my hiking shoes. I was glad that my hiking shoes did not give me a lot of problems.
This coming week, I really start therapy and we will see how things go. I wish you the best on your journey.
La Semana Cincuenta: Monday, June 22, 2015 -- 213.0 lbs (13.8 lbs -- 50 Weeks; -2.0 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cuarenta: Monday, April 13, 2015 -- 216.0 lbs (10.8 lbs -- 40 Weeks; -4.4 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Treinta: Monday, February 2, 2015 -- 211.6 lbs (15.2 lbs -- 30 Weeks; .8 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Hmmm...On Saturday I was still at 213 and then after a very active weekend, I was back up Monday morning who knows, but here is how this past week went.
Monday - As I have mentioned, my knee has been bothering me especially after playing basketball. Therefore, I called last week to schedule a consultation with the physical therapist again. I am seeing the same PT that I saw in the fall and since it is my knees again, I can go without returning to the doctor.
The assessment is primarily for my right knee that has been really irritating me. She said the strength was not bad but the neuromuscular firing is not there and needs work on. Therefore, we are going to continue to work on my hip, balance, and coordination. I will learn more next week. I was sent home with 4 exercises to do on a daily basis.
We did do some exercises amongst all the pulling and tugging to see where everything stood. At the end, I did get some electrode therapy and ice which was great.
Tuesday - Ended up being our last 3-on-3 basketball game. It was an extremely hot day with 90 degree temps and high humidity making it over 100 degree heat index. We ended up finishing 3rd out of 7 teams. It came down to 3 teams potentially all tied for 2nd. We had to win all 3 and lost our 2nd of 3. The other two teams actually played each other and it had to be a 2-1 swing, but it ended up 3 wins by the team that only needed to win 1. It was a great adventure and I am definitely glad that I signed up and played. I look forward to trying it again in the fall. I also scored 1 maybe 2 buckets in the games. I will say hand/eye coordination is horrible. I think part is when the ball lands outside of the view through the glasses it is just a blur.
Surprisingly my knee was not bothering me as bad after this game. That either means I didn't play as hard, as much, or maybe things are getting a bit getter and the ice/electrode therapy helped as well.
Wednesday - The trainer at work took what happened at the PT to modify my work out. We worked a lot on my hips and calves. My calves were killing me afterwards and for several days later. I also did some regular stretching as well as some extra stretching of the calf muscles.
Thursday - I worked from home but did do my PT exercises both the ones given on Monday and the left foot exercises from before.
Friday - I worked from home again and did the same thing as Thursday.
Saturday - Now the adventures really start. I went to Jefferson Memorial Forest to see how hiking would go. I broke the Mitchell Hill Lake Trail into two parts. The first part from the Welcome Center counter clockwise around the lake to the exit of the lake approx 1.66 miles in about 42 mins. I then stopped for a couple hours had a sandwich and did some writing and reflecting. After the break, I finished out the trail back to the Welcome Center approx 1.84 miles in 44 mins.
Amazingly, though both feet were sore, I arrived home and could walk without tremendous pain. The top of the left and the nerves were aggravated and the right heel, but nothing like what I have felt in the past. My long capacity was not great but it could have also been worse. The back hill seemed short. Granted, I had taken a 2 hour break before hitting it.
My knee on the other hand was definitely aggravated when hiking and I feel that it was bothered sooner than usual as I felt it on the first half of the lake trail and really felt it on the back half. It did not stay a consistent pay though there was some lingering pain. Overall, it was a great day with beautiful high 70 degree weather and lower humidity, an amazing day for a hike in June.
Sunday - It is that time of the year so yes I was out on the autocross course. I walked about 2 miles on the course alone and then who knows how much other walking and standing around I did. I drove 5 laps and road a couple as well. It was another beautiful day and again by the end of the day, I was a bit sore but nowhere as bad as I have felt before. I will say my old tennis shoes are done because my feet definitely hurt worse in them than in the newer ones or even my hiking shoes. I was glad that my hiking shoes did not give me a lot of problems.
This coming week, I really start therapy and we will see how things go. I wish you the best on your journey.
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
La Semana Treinta: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Treinta: Monday, February 2, 2015 -- 211.6 lbs (15.2 lbs -- 30 Weeks; .8 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
30 weeks have passed since starting the latest attempt to lose weight and get back down to 180 or less. The last 20 weeks have been a very slow go, but I am encouraged that I have at least maintained to loss a bit over the recent 10 weeks which included 2 big eating holidays and a birthday.
I hope to get out soon and try to do some more hiking again. I need to work on stretching a lot more as the tight muscles from my hips to my toes are causing issues with my feet. Both feet continue to have heel spur/plantar fasciitis pains primary focused in the right. The left foot continues to have pain in the top of the foot though nowhere near what it was. It too seems to be similar to the other where once you walk and stretch it out the pain is not as bad.
I really don't remember what all happened last week. I believe I made it to stretching the middle few days. I did do many of my foot exercises on Friday while I sat waiting for the dermatologist to come in and check me out. Thankfully, another clean bill of health from any skin cancers.
Saturday I did some walking to the IU basketball game up the stairs and back to the car followed by some karting in French Lick, IN. I also went karting on Tuesday night. Running three races both evenings.
The next 10 weeks gets me to the middle of April. The goal for then is to be back out hiking on a weekly basis, a more defined eating routine, and continued working to complete all the necessary exercises to reduce future injuries.
Thanks again for going on this journey with me! Sorry for the delay of this weeks update!
La Semana Veinte: Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 212.4 lbs (14.4 lbs -- 20 Weeks; .2 -- Past 10 Weeks)
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
30 weeks have passed since starting the latest attempt to lose weight and get back down to 180 or less. The last 20 weeks have been a very slow go, but I am encouraged that I have at least maintained to loss a bit over the recent 10 weeks which included 2 big eating holidays and a birthday.
I hope to get out soon and try to do some more hiking again. I need to work on stretching a lot more as the tight muscles from my hips to my toes are causing issues with my feet. Both feet continue to have heel spur/plantar fasciitis pains primary focused in the right. The left foot continues to have pain in the top of the foot though nowhere near what it was. It too seems to be similar to the other where once you walk and stretch it out the pain is not as bad.
I really don't remember what all happened last week. I believe I made it to stretching the middle few days. I did do many of my foot exercises on Friday while I sat waiting for the dermatologist to come in and check me out. Thankfully, another clean bill of health from any skin cancers.
Saturday I did some walking to the IU basketball game up the stairs and back to the car followed by some karting in French Lick, IN. I also went karting on Tuesday night. Running three races both evenings.
The next 10 weeks gets me to the middle of April. The goal for then is to be back out hiking on a weekly basis, a more defined eating routine, and continued working to complete all the necessary exercises to reduce future injuries.
Thanks again for going on this journey with me! Sorry for the delay of this weeks update!
Monday, October 20, 2014
La Semana Quince: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Quince: Monday, October 20, 2014 -- 211 lbs (15.8 lbs -- 15 weeks)
Wow...15 weeks and 15.8 lbs. Two memorable trips over the past 15 weeks, Guatemala and then Europe (Portugal, Spain, France). In 10 weeks with God's grace, I will be back in Guatemala to share His love, heart, and hands with those there.
Besides the loss in weight over the past 15 weeks, my lab numbers have improved since the first part of April.
Cholesterol: April 4 -> Sept 30
Total 272 239
Triglycerides 268 251
HDL 41 46 (In Range)
VLDL 54 50
LDL 177 143
Ratio 4.3 3.1 (In Range)
Vitamin D 23.6 46.0
Insulin 23.2 22.6
White blood cell, Hematocrit, and Neutrophils (Absolute) are all still high.
In addition to seeing the general doctor, I also went back to the Sleep Center to review my first month of CPAP usage. I am having no obstructive situations with the machine. I still question, if this is what is really causing my sleep issues. I still wake up throughout the night almost like clock-work. I still feel tired in the afternoon/evening and can sleep real well on the couch in the afternoon/evening. He said that losing some more weight can help and maybe lead to not needing the machine at all. Therefore, we will keep trying to get down closer to my college graduating weight. There is still lots to go though.
And if that was not enough doctor visits, I also went back to the foot doctor. Current diagnosis is anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome. It is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome but in the ankle. It manifests itself on the top of the foot due to tendon across the ankle and front of the foot pinching the nerves down the foot. I have read a bit and the pain in the middle of the 1st and 2nd toe is common with this as well as the tingling when the nerve is hit down the top of the foot. He prescribed some nerve cream which should arrive by Monday and also a suggestion for the physical therapist. We will see what DC has to say on Tuesday and where therapy goes from here.
This past week workouts...
Monday - Flexibility, HPT, and PT (8 mins on the bike, 2.2+ miles; electrode therapy btwn toes; coconut therapy calf, shin, ankle, bottom of foot)
Tuesday - Flexibility and HPT
Wednesday - Flexibility, HPT, PT (8 mins on the bike, 2.2+ miles; electrode therapy btwn toes; coconut therapy calf, shin, ankle, bottom of foot)
Thursday - HPT Partial lots of doctors visits and a very long nights sleep into Friday morning
Friday - HPT, Grocery Shopping, Laundry
Saturday - Walking around Georgetown's campus for homecoming followed by hanging out with KB, CB, and the boys (2 3.5 yr olds and 1 10 months old)
Sunday - Last autocross of the season in Lexington. About 3 miles walked. Last event until next spring is next week.
On Monday evening late, I started getting a sore throat that lasted into Wednesday. By Wednesday afternoon, massive sinus pressure was invading my head/nasal cavity area which lasted throughout Thursday. Mostly clear but some slight yellow discharge.
Well that is one large update for you. Thanks again for all of your support, prayers, and helping me stay accountable.
Until next week, blessings from God!
PS La Semana = Week
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbsWow...15 weeks and 15.8 lbs. Two memorable trips over the past 15 weeks, Guatemala and then Europe (Portugal, Spain, France). In 10 weeks with God's grace, I will be back in Guatemala to share His love, heart, and hands with those there.
Besides the loss in weight over the past 15 weeks, my lab numbers have improved since the first part of April.
Cholesterol: April 4 -> Sept 30
Total 272 239
Triglycerides 268 251
HDL 41 46 (In Range)
VLDL 54 50
LDL 177 143
Ratio 4.3 3.1 (In Range)
Vitamin D 23.6 46.0
Insulin 23.2 22.6
White blood cell, Hematocrit, and Neutrophils (Absolute) are all still high.
In addition to seeing the general doctor, I also went back to the Sleep Center to review my first month of CPAP usage. I am having no obstructive situations with the machine. I still question, if this is what is really causing my sleep issues. I still wake up throughout the night almost like clock-work. I still feel tired in the afternoon/evening and can sleep real well on the couch in the afternoon/evening. He said that losing some more weight can help and maybe lead to not needing the machine at all. Therefore, we will keep trying to get down closer to my college graduating weight. There is still lots to go though.
And if that was not enough doctor visits, I also went back to the foot doctor. Current diagnosis is anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome. It is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome but in the ankle. It manifests itself on the top of the foot due to tendon across the ankle and front of the foot pinching the nerves down the foot. I have read a bit and the pain in the middle of the 1st and 2nd toe is common with this as well as the tingling when the nerve is hit down the top of the foot. He prescribed some nerve cream which should arrive by Monday and also a suggestion for the physical therapist. We will see what DC has to say on Tuesday and where therapy goes from here.
This past week workouts...
Monday - Flexibility, HPT, and PT (8 mins on the bike, 2.2+ miles; electrode therapy btwn toes; coconut therapy calf, shin, ankle, bottom of foot)
Tuesday - Flexibility and HPT
Wednesday - Flexibility, HPT, PT (8 mins on the bike, 2.2+ miles; electrode therapy btwn toes; coconut therapy calf, shin, ankle, bottom of foot)
Thursday - HPT Partial lots of doctors visits and a very long nights sleep into Friday morning
Friday - HPT, Grocery Shopping, Laundry
Saturday - Walking around Georgetown's campus for homecoming followed by hanging out with KB, CB, and the boys (2 3.5 yr olds and 1 10 months old)
Sunday - Last autocross of the season in Lexington. About 3 miles walked. Last event until next spring is next week.
On Monday evening late, I started getting a sore throat that lasted into Wednesday. By Wednesday afternoon, massive sinus pressure was invading my head/nasal cavity area which lasted throughout Thursday. Mostly clear but some slight yellow discharge.
Well that is one large update for you. Thanks again for all of your support, prayers, and helping me stay accountable.
Until next week, blessings from God!
PS La Semana = Week
Monday, October 13, 2014
La Semana Catorce: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Catorce: Monday, October 13, 2014 -- 210.0 lbs
La Semana Trece: Monday, October 6, 2014 -- 210.8 lbs
La Semana Doce: Monday, September 28, 2014 -- 211 lbs
La Semana Once: Monday, September 22, 2014 -- 210.8 lbs
Monday - Flexibility class and home therapy exercises and stretches.
Tuesday - Dr appointment 100/60 blood pressure that is like the best I have heard in awhile. 212 lbs on these scales, which was apparently exactly the same from my last visit (April 2013) so I will take that. 5'7.5"
Physical Therapy, 2.2 miles on the bike. More exercises, stretching, and coconut therapy on the left lower leg and foot. Overall, my left foot was bothering me more Wednesday & Thursday.
Wednesday - Flexibility class...too much food with an entire building food day. Trip down to the ball courts for food and another to check out the dunk tank. A couple throws and a hit of the dunk tank followed but 2/3 basketball shots on top of the 3-point line. Amazing..first shot up and swoosh, not sure I could do that again.
Thursday -- 10 minute deep shoulder & neck massage; Physical Therapy, 2.3 miles on the bike. I was averaging 16 mph versus 15.5 mph in previous PT days. Not a lot of exercises today as still focusing on the left foot that is injured. Completed some ankle exercises, continued coconut therapy on the lower leg and foot, and electric therapy on the foot. Prescribed home therapy exercises and stretches. Flexibility class.
Bluegrass Indoor Karting (BIK) -- 2 8-minute races around the track
Friday -- Flexibility class focused on some back stretches. Home Therapy.
Saturday -- House cleaning, bathrooms, kitchen and a bed change, followed by a nice nap and overall a rather lazy day. 1 BIK race. Part of Home Therapy.
Sunday -- Autocross 2+ miles of walking around the course and parking lot. Followed by a race around the track at BIK. Home Therapy.
This week, I have two doctors appointments. One with the sleep doctor and the other with the general doctor. I will report on lab work next week or in a separate post once I meet with the doctor on Thursday. I will say though the numbers are still high many of the numbers have improved from April. There also may be another trip to the foot doctor. I will see how things feel in the morning.
Thanks again for all of you who are still following me! May this be encouraging to you to stay in shape and healthy or to get in shape and healthy. I know that hearing others stories helps me.
La Semana Trece: Monday, October 6, 2014 -- 210.8 lbs
La Semana Doce: Monday, September 28, 2014 -- 211 lbs
La Semana Once: Monday, September 22, 2014 -- 210.8 lbs
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbsMonday - Flexibility class and home therapy exercises and stretches.
Tuesday - Dr appointment 100/60 blood pressure that is like the best I have heard in awhile. 212 lbs on these scales, which was apparently exactly the same from my last visit (April 2013) so I will take that. 5'7.5"
Physical Therapy, 2.2 miles on the bike. More exercises, stretching, and coconut therapy on the left lower leg and foot. Overall, my left foot was bothering me more Wednesday & Thursday.
Wednesday - Flexibility class...too much food with an entire building food day. Trip down to the ball courts for food and another to check out the dunk tank. A couple throws and a hit of the dunk tank followed but 2/3 basketball shots on top of the 3-point line. Amazing..first shot up and swoosh, not sure I could do that again.
Thursday -- 10 minute deep shoulder & neck massage; Physical Therapy, 2.3 miles on the bike. I was averaging 16 mph versus 15.5 mph in previous PT days. Not a lot of exercises today as still focusing on the left foot that is injured. Completed some ankle exercises, continued coconut therapy on the lower leg and foot, and electric therapy on the foot. Prescribed home therapy exercises and stretches. Flexibility class.
Bluegrass Indoor Karting (BIK) -- 2 8-minute races around the track
Friday -- Flexibility class focused on some back stretches. Home Therapy.
Saturday -- House cleaning, bathrooms, kitchen and a bed change, followed by a nice nap and overall a rather lazy day. 1 BIK race. Part of Home Therapy.
Sunday -- Autocross 2+ miles of walking around the course and parking lot. Followed by a race around the track at BIK. Home Therapy.
This week, I have two doctors appointments. One with the sleep doctor and the other with the general doctor. I will report on lab work next week or in a separate post once I meet with the doctor on Thursday. I will say though the numbers are still high many of the numbers have improved from April. There also may be another trip to the foot doctor. I will see how things feel in the morning.
Thanks again for all of you who are still following me! May this be encouraging to you to stay in shape and healthy or to get in shape and healthy. I know that hearing others stories helps me.
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
La Semana Trece: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Trece: Monday, October 6, 2014 --210.8 lbs
La Semana Doce: Monday, September 28, 2014 --211 lbs
La Semana Once: Monday, September 22, 2014 -- 210.8 lbs
Monday -- Flexibility Class & At Home PT Workout (HPT)
Tuesday -- Went in for lab work this morning to prepare for my upcoming doctor appointments. We will see how, if numbers have changed at all since April. HPT & PT
Wednesday -- Flexibility & HPT
Thursday -- HPT & PT; In PT, she has been focusing more on the foot and surrounding area. She started a coconut therapy to hopefully break up the grit in my muscles and help them move across one another in a smoother action. She described as dry spaghetti and how it easily glides across one another and cooked spaghetti that does not glide and is all tangled. That is how my muscles are cooked spaghetti all tangled and gritty and this therapy should help break up the grit and let the muscles glide smoothly like the dried spaghetti.
Friday -- Flexibility & HPT
Saturday -- My friend KB with her 2 - 3 year old boys and 9 month old picked me up Saturday morning and we drove to St. Meinrad. While there we toured part of the Monastery, attend mid-day service, and enjoyed time together with her other friends and children discussing their journey to become Oblates of the Benedictine Order at St. Meinrad. So I did get some walking and chasing after children in for the day along with HPT.
Sunday -- You guessed right, another Sunday of racing. I walked the course a couple times and a few walks to the bathroom and back. I didn't calculate any mileage for the day but probably around 2 miles.
In PT, I usually ride the bike for 2.1 to 2.25 miles between 15 and 16 miles per hour and then we do a variety of stretches, leg exercises, and balancing activities. There is some improvement but the left foot is putting some restrictions on that as we concentrate there instead.
Thanks for reading, praying, and encouraging me to continue to move forward! May your week be full of blessings!
La Semana Doce: Monday, September 28, 2014 --211 lbs
La Semana Once: Monday, September 22, 2014 -- 210.8 lbs
La Semana Diez: Monday, September 15, 2014 -- 212.6 lbs (14.2 lbs -- 10 Weeks)
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbsMonday -- Flexibility Class & At Home PT Workout (HPT)
Tuesday -- Went in for lab work this morning to prepare for my upcoming doctor appointments. We will see how, if numbers have changed at all since April. HPT & PT
Wednesday -- Flexibility & HPT
Thursday -- HPT & PT; In PT, she has been focusing more on the foot and surrounding area. She started a coconut therapy to hopefully break up the grit in my muscles and help them move across one another in a smoother action. She described as dry spaghetti and how it easily glides across one another and cooked spaghetti that does not glide and is all tangled. That is how my muscles are cooked spaghetti all tangled and gritty and this therapy should help break up the grit and let the muscles glide smoothly like the dried spaghetti.
Friday -- Flexibility & HPT
Saturday -- My friend KB with her 2 - 3 year old boys and 9 month old picked me up Saturday morning and we drove to St. Meinrad. While there we toured part of the Monastery, attend mid-day service, and enjoyed time together with her other friends and children discussing their journey to become Oblates of the Benedictine Order at St. Meinrad. So I did get some walking and chasing after children in for the day along with HPT.
Sunday -- You guessed right, another Sunday of racing. I walked the course a couple times and a few walks to the bathroom and back. I didn't calculate any mileage for the day but probably around 2 miles.
In PT, I usually ride the bike for 2.1 to 2.25 miles between 15 and 16 miles per hour and then we do a variety of stretches, leg exercises, and balancing activities. There is some improvement but the left foot is putting some restrictions on that as we concentrate there instead.
Thanks for reading, praying, and encouraging me to continue to move forward! May your week be full of blessings!
Thursday, August 28, 2014
La Semana Siete: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Siete: Monday, August 25, 2014 -- 214.0
La Semana Seis: Monday, August 18, 2014 --213.4
La Semana Seis: Monday, August 18, 2014 --213.4
La Semana Cinco: Monday, August 11, 2014 --214.0
La Semana Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8
Monday, August 18 - JMF Silstone & Purple Heart Trail 4.5 miles
24.08 1.1 miles -- Welcome Center to Purple Heart Trail Connector via Silstone
11.21 ?.? miles -- Purple Heart Trail Connector from Silstone+
31.18 ?.? miles -- Top of Main Hill
14.70 ?.? miles -- ?
06.27
25.79 1.1 miles -- Purple Heart Trail Connector to Welcome Center via Silstone
1:53.23 4.2 miles Avg 2.25 miles/hour
Monday - Wednesday
Flexibility
Friday - Orthopedic Surgeon
Surgeon said all my ligaments and muscles look good. My hamstrings are really tight and probably the weakness in my upper leg muscles on the left are causing the pain and discomfort. Also, the cartilage under my knee caps is breaking down.
He prescribed physical therapy which I have an appointment for on Sept 10. In addition, a double cho-pat brace for both knees and if needed some prescription anti-inflammatory medication. I have not located and purchased the braces yet. I already was using a single brace underneath the kneecap so interested to see how the dual brace works.
Sunday - Autocross Racing
These required some walking of the course prior to the event and again mid-event to share knowledge with fellow racers. It also included a lot of standing outside in the hot sun. It was a very warm day, especially compared to our weather thus far this summer.
Excuse me as I will not be writing for the upcoming 2 weeks but hope to have some great reports! Have a marvelous Labor Day!
Monday, August 18 - JMF Silstone & Purple Heart Trail 4.5 miles
24.08 1.1 miles -- Welcome Center to Purple Heart Trail Connector via Silstone
11.21 ?.? miles -- Purple Heart Trail Connector from Silstone+
31.18 ?.? miles -- Top of Main Hill
14.70 ?.? miles -- ?
06.27
25.79 1.1 miles -- Purple Heart Trail Connector to Welcome Center via Silstone
1:53.23 4.2 miles Avg 2.25 miles/hour
Monday - Wednesday
Flexibility
Friday - Orthopedic Surgeon
Surgeon said all my ligaments and muscles look good. My hamstrings are really tight and probably the weakness in my upper leg muscles on the left are causing the pain and discomfort. Also, the cartilage under my knee caps is breaking down.
He prescribed physical therapy which I have an appointment for on Sept 10. In addition, a double cho-pat brace for both knees and if needed some prescription anti-inflammatory medication. I have not located and purchased the braces yet. I already was using a single brace underneath the kneecap so interested to see how the dual brace works.
Sunday - Autocross Racing
These required some walking of the course prior to the event and again mid-event to share knowledge with fellow racers. It also included a lot of standing outside in the hot sun. It was a very warm day, especially compared to our weather thus far this summer.
Excuse me as I will not be writing for the upcoming 2 weeks but hope to have some great reports! Have a marvelous Labor Day!
Monday, September 02, 2013
1st Adventures on the Water: Canoe & White Water Rafting
Lost amongst the hustle and bustle comes the following post that never was finished or posted about my 1st Canoe Trip on June 25, 2005. Following this now finished post comes the story of my 1st White Water Rafting adventure.
Post started around July 16, 2005...
Canoeing - Elkhorn Creek, KY (June 25, 2005)
This is long overdue but definitely worth blogging about. 3 weekends ago, I ventured out with 5 others from the young adult group at church for my first canoe trip. Okay, not quite my first trip. In 5th grade, our class went to LBL and went canoeing but it was flat lake type conditions, not the swift and rocky adventure that we went on.
Our adventure took us to the Elkhorn Creek outside of Frankfort. This was the 5th year that the group had made the trip. Several had been every year, a couple others had gone last year, and then a couple of us where venturing out for the first time.
As you all know, we haven't had a whole lot of rain at that point and the water was about 8 inches below summer pool. This was very evident as the day went on and we spent a lot of the 12 mile journey getting out of the canoe.
As I mentioned earlier, there was 6 of us who went out on this adventure, 4 guys and 2 gals. I felt sorry for whomever was stuck with me as I was definitely inexperienced in the skills of canoeing, as well as very weak in the upper body. We all headed out and the first bit was not too rough but we quickly found the low lying areas. It was also a very warm June day, and I definitely didn't mind getting wet.
*Additional notes 8 years later...The lucky gentleman, BB, that got stuck in the canoe with me had a lot of patience and willingness to get out and push. I definitely enjoyed the adventure and always wanted to a) try again when the creek actually had water b) try a more demanding adventure of white water rafting.
White Water Rafting - The New River, WV (August 17, 2013)
8 years after my first canoeing adventure and only one other canoe trip the following year since, the opportunity finally came to go white water rafting. Going into the weekend, I had no clue what to expect and was with 2 others from church who also had never really been white water rafting or done a lot of outdoor camping. Luckily, the youth and young adult ministry office provided us with all the necessary gear for a weekend tent camping trip with a day of rafting.
@ 9 am Saturday morning, we set out for our adventure down the Lower New River sill very uncertain of what to expect and what to do. And unlike the previous canoeing adventures, this summer has not been dry but unseasonable wet allowing for an extra 6-mile white water rafting adventure.
We hit 3 Class V rapids and several II's and III's. One of the first larger rapids almost ended sent me flying out of the raft, but thankfully, my foot was secure under the cross-beam and I stayed in the raft. But almost every chance I had to get out of the raft and float down the river or through a rapid, I took advantage. Unfortunately the larger rapid that we were allowed to swim down, I stayed in the raft seeming to be the only adult getting out of the raft every time and expecting another similar opportunity.
In taking on this adventure, I decided nothing was stopping me from the full experience, which included jumping off the below cliff. Yes, that is me flying in the air.
The experience was amazing for so many reasons...
I definitely returned home ready to go back especially with the talk of Gauley season there. Gauley is the other river and during September/early October the lake is drained into the river making for some very intense rafting experiences. Apparently the lower Gauley would be a step up from the Lower New River that we completed and the upper Gauley would be a big step up. Unfortunately with work and the lack of friends who like to white water raft, I am currently stuck not being able to experience this again this year and will have to see how vacation lands next year.
If you are ready for an adventure, let me know!
Post started around July 16, 2005...
Canoeing - Elkhorn Creek, KY (June 25, 2005)
This is long overdue but definitely worth blogging about. 3 weekends ago, I ventured out with 5 others from the young adult group at church for my first canoe trip. Okay, not quite my first trip. In 5th grade, our class went to LBL and went canoeing but it was flat lake type conditions, not the swift and rocky adventure that we went on.
Our adventure took us to the Elkhorn Creek outside of Frankfort. This was the 5th year that the group had made the trip. Several had been every year, a couple others had gone last year, and then a couple of us where venturing out for the first time.
As you all know, we haven't had a whole lot of rain at that point and the water was about 8 inches below summer pool. This was very evident as the day went on and we spent a lot of the 12 mile journey getting out of the canoe.
As I mentioned earlier, there was 6 of us who went out on this adventure, 4 guys and 2 gals. I felt sorry for whomever was stuck with me as I was definitely inexperienced in the skills of canoeing, as well as very weak in the upper body. We all headed out and the first bit was not too rough but we quickly found the low lying areas. It was also a very warm June day, and I definitely didn't mind getting wet.
*Additional notes 8 years later...The lucky gentleman, BB, that got stuck in the canoe with me had a lot of patience and willingness to get out and push. I definitely enjoyed the adventure and always wanted to a) try again when the creek actually had water b) try a more demanding adventure of white water rafting.
White Water Rafting - The New River, WV (August 17, 2013)
8 years after my first canoeing adventure and only one other canoe trip the following year since, the opportunity finally came to go white water rafting. Going into the weekend, I had no clue what to expect and was with 2 others from church who also had never really been white water rafting or done a lot of outdoor camping. Luckily, the youth and young adult ministry office provided us with all the necessary gear for a weekend tent camping trip with a day of rafting.
@ 9 am Saturday morning, we set out for our adventure down the Lower New River sill very uncertain of what to expect and what to do. And unlike the previous canoeing adventures, this summer has not been dry but unseasonable wet allowing for an extra 6-mile white water rafting adventure.
We hit 3 Class V rapids and several II's and III's. One of the first larger rapids almost ended sent me flying out of the raft, but thankfully, my foot was secure under the cross-beam and I stayed in the raft. But almost every chance I had to get out of the raft and float down the river or through a rapid, I took advantage. Unfortunately the larger rapid that we were allowed to swim down, I stayed in the raft seeming to be the only adult getting out of the raft every time and expecting another similar opportunity.
In taking on this adventure, I decided nothing was stopping me from the full experience, which included jumping off the below cliff. Yes, that is me flying in the air.
The experience was amazing for so many reasons...
- Reminded me of the lake and so made me miss adventures on the lake.
- Adrenaline rush jumping off the cliff.
- The experience of working as a team of strangers to successfully get as from point A to point B losing none in the process.
- Knowing that I can paddle through and survive this intermediate level of rafting.
I definitely returned home ready to go back especially with the talk of Gauley season there. Gauley is the other river and during September/early October the lake is drained into the river making for some very intense rafting experiences. Apparently the lower Gauley would be a step up from the Lower New River that we completed and the upper Gauley would be a big step up. Unfortunately with work and the lack of friends who like to white water raft, I am currently stuck not being able to experience this again this year and will have to see how vacation lands next year.
If you are ready for an adventure, let me know!
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Healthier Living: Dos
Week Two -- 206.8
Week One -- 207.6
Week Zero -- 206.8
Not a lot of progress at least not on Monday morning. I did see some lost mid-week both weeks and even today but that seems to disappear come Monday morning. We shall see how this weeks go especially after not feeling well the first half of the week.
Week One
20 mins Flexibility on Wed & Thurs
Week Two
20 mins Flexibility on Tues, Wed, & Thurs
2 mile walk/hike @ Lincoln State Park (Leisure event but very hot). Also carried some firewood about 1/2 mile back to camp on Friday night.
Holiday World/Splashin Safari 9 am - 8:20 am Saturday (Lots of walking and some stairs)
Week Three
20 mins Flexibility on Mon
Sick w/fever on Tues.
Resting today, Wed.
Week One -- 207.6
Week Zero -- 206.8
Not a lot of progress at least not on Monday morning. I did see some lost mid-week both weeks and even today but that seems to disappear come Monday morning. We shall see how this weeks go especially after not feeling well the first half of the week.
Week One
20 mins Flexibility on Wed & Thurs
Week Two
20 mins Flexibility on Tues, Wed, & Thurs
2 mile walk/hike @ Lincoln State Park (Leisure event but very hot). Also carried some firewood about 1/2 mile back to camp on Friday night.
Holiday World/Splashin Safari 9 am - 8:20 am Saturday (Lots of walking and some stairs)
Week Three
20 mins Flexibility on Mon
Sick w/fever on Tues.
Resting today, Wed.
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Healthier Living: Cero
Week 0 -- 206.8 lbs
Back to the grind after gaining 18.4 lbs since my birthday in mid-December. Again, I plan on weighing myself every Monday morning and posting shortly thereafter the happenings of the prior week. Hoping that the positive support and energy from those who read and the basic accountability of this blog will keep me motivated.
Therefore last week....
Wednesday: 30 min of Cross Training
Saturday: 10+ mile easy to moderate hike
(Maybe this is my problem. I stretch myself way too much at one time.)
This week....
Monday: 2-30 min Flexibility Classes
Tuesday: 15 min Kettlebells (A class participant almost passed out so class was cut short.)
30 min Flexibility Class
Also, I am attempting to be more conscious of what I am eating and the amount that I am eating.
Trying to stop drinking soft drinks and having water with lemon juice instead. Soft drinks are so easy to pull out of the refrigerator.
Searching for motivation to get in shape, stay in shape, and lose weight....
Current motivations...
- Clothes not fitting again
- Potential White Water Rafting trip in a month
- Guatemala someday
Thanks again for all of your support and encouragement! May this also encourage you to stay healthy or become healthier!
Back to the grind after gaining 18.4 lbs since my birthday in mid-December. Again, I plan on weighing myself every Monday morning and posting shortly thereafter the happenings of the prior week. Hoping that the positive support and energy from those who read and the basic accountability of this blog will keep me motivated.
Therefore last week....
Wednesday: 30 min of Cross Training
Saturday: 10+ mile easy to moderate hike
(Maybe this is my problem. I stretch myself way too much at one time.)
This week....
Monday: 2-30 min Flexibility Classes
Tuesday: 15 min Kettlebells (A class participant almost passed out so class was cut short.)
30 min Flexibility Class
Also, I am attempting to be more conscious of what I am eating and the amount that I am eating.
Trying to stop drinking soft drinks and having water with lemon juice instead. Soft drinks are so easy to pull out of the refrigerator.
Searching for motivation to get in shape, stay in shape, and lose weight....
Current motivations...
- Clothes not fitting again
- Potential White Water Rafting trip in a month
- Guatemala someday
Thanks again for all of your support and encouragement! May this also encourage you to stay healthy or become healthier!
Thursday, July 04, 2013
Healthier Living: Renewal
Life hits you one day and you realize the backward direction you are headed but lost at how to change your mindset in the forward direction. This definitely outlines me the past couple of months. I know that things have to shift and change but just not sure how to make that change happen.
Currently a few pounds shy of where I started in April 2012 after losing 21 lbs.
How does one continually get in the same predicament over and over again?
Where is the motivation? How do you maintain that motivation?
- No certainty about future trips or activities requiring the need to be in shape.
- Body still in chaos and unsure of what that chaos is.
- So how do you battle health when your not sure what exactly you are battling.
- Last time, you ended up injured and fear going right back into that situation.
- Who really cares if you are in shape and lose weight.
Besides all of this and many other struggles, hopefully, I am ready to head forward again and find a maintainable way of life of being in shape and eating healthy but enjoyably.
How hard can this be?
- Free gym on the same floor as I work
- Free 1/2 hour trainer led classes throughout the day
- Surrounded by co-workers who attend classes, walk during the day, or go to the gym after work
Needless to say yesterday was really the first day that I took advantage of any of this, but hopefully that was day one towards a positive forward direction.
Yesterday, July 3rd, 2013
30 mins of Cross Training
I actually was able to attempt push-ups though poorly. Definitely better than last time I tried and couldn't even hold myself in a push-up stance. Today feeling a bit of soreness in the late afternoon but nothing to awful.
Thanks for all the prayers and support! Hopefully, this time I will not let myself and all you followers down and start and stay progressing forward over backwards.
May you be blessed this Independence Day and remember the freedoms we have!
Currently a few pounds shy of where I started in April 2012 after losing 21 lbs.
How does one continually get in the same predicament over and over again?
Where is the motivation? How do you maintain that motivation?
- No certainty about future trips or activities requiring the need to be in shape.
- Body still in chaos and unsure of what that chaos is.
- So how do you battle health when your not sure what exactly you are battling.
- Last time, you ended up injured and fear going right back into that situation.
- Who really cares if you are in shape and lose weight.
Besides all of this and many other struggles, hopefully, I am ready to head forward again and find a maintainable way of life of being in shape and eating healthy but enjoyably.
How hard can this be?
- Free gym on the same floor as I work
- Free 1/2 hour trainer led classes throughout the day
- Surrounded by co-workers who attend classes, walk during the day, or go to the gym after work
Needless to say yesterday was really the first day that I took advantage of any of this, but hopefully that was day one towards a positive forward direction.
Yesterday, July 3rd, 2013
30 mins of Cross Training
I actually was able to attempt push-ups though poorly. Definitely better than last time I tried and couldn't even hold myself in a push-up stance. Today feeling a bit of soreness in the late afternoon but nothing to awful.
Thanks for all the prayers and support! Hopefully, this time I will not let myself and all you followers down and start and stay progressing forward over backwards.
May you be blessed this Independence Day and remember the freedoms we have!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Healthier Living: Take 38
Apologize for the tardiness of this post...
Week 38 -- 191.8
Week 37 -- 191.4
Week 36 -- 189.8 (Sunday)
Week 35 -- 191.4
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Week 31 -- 190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
The only positive is that in ways I am maintaining. I did make it to the gym twice last week for some weight lifting and cardio on the bike. The bad thing is that I was supposed to start my mini-marathon training on December 31 and that did not and has not happened. Hopefully, I can get into a groove next week. I might even be able to make it to the gym to work out again with my previous co-worker.
Hopefully, next weeks update will be on time. It definitely is not going to be any additional weight loss, just hopefully no gain.
Week 38 -- 191.8
Week 37 -- 191.4
Week 36 -- 189.8 (Sunday)
Week 35 -- 191.4
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Week 31 -- 190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
The only positive is that in ways I am maintaining. I did make it to the gym twice last week for some weight lifting and cardio on the bike. The bad thing is that I was supposed to start my mini-marathon training on December 31 and that did not and has not happened. Hopefully, I can get into a groove next week. I might even be able to make it to the gym to work out again with my previous co-worker.
Hopefully, next weeks update will be on time. It definitely is not going to be any additional weight loss, just hopefully no gain.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Healthier Living: Take 35
Week 35 -- 191.4
Week 34 -- 188.4
Week 33 -- 190.4
Week 32 -- 190.4
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Week 31 -- 190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
A little too many goodies this past weekend, especially on Sunday, resulted in increased weight on Monday. Lack of exercise probably also is not helping.
Foot update...Still having issues and pain in the right heel. I returned to the podiatrist and am receiving a topical cream full of multiple items tomorrow. The plan is to apply 3 times a day to see what happens with the pain. Hopefully, things will clear up by the New Year's Eve when I am set to start my mini-marathon training plan.
On Sunday, I obtained my mini-marathon schedule from SK. It is set to start on 12/31 and go forward to the completion of the Derby mini-marathon on April 27. If all goes well in January, I will sign-up before the end of the month.
Week 34 -- 188.4
Week 33 -- 190.4
Week 32 -- 190.4
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Week 31 -- 190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
A little too many goodies this past weekend, especially on Sunday, resulted in increased weight on Monday. Lack of exercise probably also is not helping.
Foot update...Still having issues and pain in the right heel. I returned to the podiatrist and am receiving a topical cream full of multiple items tomorrow. The plan is to apply 3 times a day to see what happens with the pain. Hopefully, things will clear up by the New Year's Eve when I am set to start my mini-marathon training plan.
On Sunday, I obtained my mini-marathon schedule from SK. It is set to start on 12/31 and go forward to the completion of the Derby mini-marathon on April 27. If all goes well in January, I will sign-up before the end of the month.
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Saturday Smiles Veintitres
So much currently runs through my mind about this past week as it has been one interesting filled week.
Sunday was a joyous day catching up with graduate and undergraduate friends. We enjoyed spending time with one another and hearing about each others lives.
Monday unfortunately I started to become ill which continued on throughout the week but mild compared to similar illnesses last winter. I did stay home and rest on Wednesday which I think was a huge help.
Also on Monday, I volunteered to be the adult leader for the church youth leadership team. I challenged the youth on their welcoming and inclusiveness to new youth and volunteers. You could see that it struck an accord but not sure they took it to heart enough to take action. We are really struggling to get them to engage, interact, and take ownership. They want to do but don't want to organize and help it happen. But overall the meeting went well.
Tuesday another great night spent with a friend at the UK basketball game and catching up with his wife and kiddos.
Friday evening was a fun night with all types of folks from church, making and decorating cookies, and then going on a bus to see the Lights Under Louisville at the Mega Caverns. It was a nice display of lights. We had fun reading "A Night Before Christmas" and singing Christmas carols on the way back. Plus we did not have to wait in a long line to go through the caverns. Afterwards, we had some more enjoyable time hanging out and talking before heading home for the evening.
May God Bless you this week!
Sunday was a joyous day catching up with graduate and undergraduate friends. We enjoyed spending time with one another and hearing about each others lives.
Monday unfortunately I started to become ill which continued on throughout the week but mild compared to similar illnesses last winter. I did stay home and rest on Wednesday which I think was a huge help.
Also on Monday, I volunteered to be the adult leader for the church youth leadership team. I challenged the youth on their welcoming and inclusiveness to new youth and volunteers. You could see that it struck an accord but not sure they took it to heart enough to take action. We are really struggling to get them to engage, interact, and take ownership. They want to do but don't want to organize and help it happen. But overall the meeting went well.
Tuesday another great night spent with a friend at the UK basketball game and catching up with his wife and kiddos.
Friday evening was a fun night with all types of folks from church, making and decorating cookies, and then going on a bus to see the Lights Under Louisville at the Mega Caverns. It was a nice display of lights. We had fun reading "A Night Before Christmas" and singing Christmas carols on the way back. Plus we did not have to wait in a long line to go through the caverns. Afterwards, we had some more enjoyable time hanging out and talking before heading home for the evening.
May God Bless you this week!
Monday, December 03, 2012
Healthier Living: Take 33 8K Edition
Week 33 -- 190.4
Week 32 -- 190.4
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Week 31 -- 190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
Maintaining must be the new goal for the next 10 weeks, which is better than gaining.
Thursday
15 minutes on the bike
One quick arm rep set
15 minutes on the treadmill
Heel had some slight soreness but nothing too intense.
Saturday
Accomplished 8K Reindeer Romp in Brown County in just under an hour 59:20, running and walking.
Mile 1 -- 10:41
Mile 2 -- 23:22 (12:41)
Mile 3 -- 37:14 (13:52)
Mile 4 -- 48:34 (11:20)
Mile 5 -- 59:20 (10:46)
Heel pain was slight during the run but afterwards was quite sore and the same throughout the night. Not as painful as last week but still a fairly continuous pain, therefore headed back to the doctor on Thursday.
Tuesday & Saturday also had a nice walk to and from the IU basketball games.
Another positive note though really wished it would have waited 20 hours, mother nature came a calling Saturday morning on her own. Now I will just have to wait another month to see if it was a fluke or something that may begin to start occurring more regularly. Time will tell.
Week 32 -- 190.4
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Week 31 -- 190.4 (11.4 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 21 lbs after 30 weeks)
Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
Maintaining must be the new goal for the next 10 weeks, which is better than gaining.
Thursday
15 minutes on the bike
One quick arm rep set
15 minutes on the treadmill
Heel had some slight soreness but nothing too intense.
Saturday
Accomplished 8K Reindeer Romp in Brown County in just under an hour 59:20, running and walking.
Mile 1 -- 10:41
Mile 2 -- 23:22 (12:41)
Mile 3 -- 37:14 (13:52)
Mile 4 -- 48:34 (11:20)
Mile 5 -- 59:20 (10:46)
Heel pain was slight during the run but afterwards was quite sore and the same throughout the night. Not as painful as last week but still a fairly continuous pain, therefore headed back to the doctor on Thursday.
Tuesday & Saturday also had a nice walk to and from the IU basketball games.
Another positive note though really wished it would have waited 20 hours, mother nature came a calling Saturday morning on her own. Now I will just have to wait another month to see if it was a fluke or something that may begin to start occurring more regularly. Time will tell.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Healthier Living: Take 28
Week 28 -- 198.0 pounds
Week 27 -- 196.4 pounds
Week 26 -- 197.4 pounds
Week 25 -- 198.6 pounds
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Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 Weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
Past weeks workouts...
Health update...
Tuesday, I found out that my right foot has heel spur syndrome. The wonderful heel spur was visible on the x-ray and explains the pain that I have been having in my right heel. Treatment is icing with a frozen water bottle twice a day for 10 minutes, heel cushions, and non-steroid anti-inflammatory.
Additionally, apparently the fatty tissue in my heel is breaking down which does not help the situation and means that I should not get any steroid injections in my foot as the steroids just assist the break down of the fatty tissue causing additional long term issues.
Week 27 -- 196.4 pounds
Week 26 -- 197.4 pounds
Week 25 -- 198.6 pounds
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Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 Weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
Past weeks workouts...
- Tuesday ran approx .9 mile to gym, lifted arm weights, and ran back about 2.3 miles. Total run time about 40 minutes.
- Thursday 10 mins on the bike, leg weights, and 3.45 mile run/walk in about 45 minutes.
- Friday 1.5 mile walk at work
- Sunday 2 plus mile walk around the autocross course.
Health update...
Tuesday, I found out that my right foot has heel spur syndrome. The wonderful heel spur was visible on the x-ray and explains the pain that I have been having in my right heel. Treatment is icing with a frozen water bottle twice a day for 10 minutes, heel cushions, and non-steroid anti-inflammatory.
Additionally, apparently the fatty tissue in my heel is breaking down which does not help the situation and means that I should not get any steroid injections in my foot as the steroids just assist the break down of the fatty tissue causing additional long term issues.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Healthier Living: Take 27
Week 27 -- 196.4 pounds
Week 26 -- 197.4 pounds
Week 25 -- 198.6 pounds
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Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 Weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
As the weeks keep building up and the weight doesn't seem to have come out in great quantity, I decided to break things down a bit so that I could see the positive progress towards losing 60 lbs. The first 10 weeks was a slow progress, but it looks like things picked up a bit the next 10 weeks. This third ten weeks has already almost matched the last 10 weeks (5.4 lbs after 6 weeks) and surpassed the first 10 weeks.
Looking at the goals set in Week 1, I have accomplished running a 5K and this week hit the 15 pound mark. I guess that means it is time to set the next 15 pound goal loss by week 47 (mid-March). This should get me back close to the weight I was when I moved back to Kentucky in July 2010. Amazing how fast one can gain weight 30 pounds in about a year, but maybe I will be able to shed that 30 pounds plus in a year time frame as well.
How did last weeks workouts go?
Tuesday
Gym -- 2.5 miles on the bike and arm weights
Run/Walk -- 3.81 miles in 55:57 mins
Wednesday
Attempt at a hill workout, 2.35 miles 33:19 mins
Thursday
Gym -- 3.5 miles on the bike and leg weights
Run/Walk -- 3.52 miles in 47.18 mins
Friday -- Walk 1.53 mile walk 26:51 mins
Saturday -- 4 mile leisure hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest
Sunday -- 2.3 mile plus walk around the autocross course and the event on Sunday
How goes your fitness and health?
Week 26 -- 197.4 pounds
Week 25 -- 198.6 pounds
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Week 21 -- 201.8 (5.6 lbs in 10 weeks and total of 9.6 lbs after 20 Weeks)
Week 11 -- 207.4 (4 lbs after 10 weeks)
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds (Starting Weight)
As the weeks keep building up and the weight doesn't seem to have come out in great quantity, I decided to break things down a bit so that I could see the positive progress towards losing 60 lbs. The first 10 weeks was a slow progress, but it looks like things picked up a bit the next 10 weeks. This third ten weeks has already almost matched the last 10 weeks (5.4 lbs after 6 weeks) and surpassed the first 10 weeks.
Looking at the goals set in Week 1, I have accomplished running a 5K and this week hit the 15 pound mark. I guess that means it is time to set the next 15 pound goal loss by week 47 (mid-March). This should get me back close to the weight I was when I moved back to Kentucky in July 2010. Amazing how fast one can gain weight 30 pounds in about a year, but maybe I will be able to shed that 30 pounds plus in a year time frame as well.
How did last weeks workouts go?
Tuesday
Gym -- 2.5 miles on the bike and arm weights
Run/Walk -- 3.81 miles in 55:57 mins
Wednesday
Attempt at a hill workout, 2.35 miles 33:19 mins
Thursday
Gym -- 3.5 miles on the bike and leg weights
Run/Walk -- 3.52 miles in 47.18 mins
Friday -- Walk 1.53 mile walk 26:51 mins
Saturday -- 4 mile leisure hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest
Sunday -- 2.3 mile plus walk around the autocross course and the event on Sunday
How goes your fitness and health?
Monday, October 15, 2012
Healthier Living: Take 26
Week 26 -- 197.4 pounds (14 total pounds loss thus far)
Week 25 -- 198.6 pounds
......
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds
A bit amazed that I shed another pound this past week, especially after splurging on some pizza last night.
New step towards healthier living, are you ready?
Tuesday evening, I joined a local fitness center with my co-worker, AT, whom I had been walking with on a semi-regular basis. We made it twice last week. Hopefully, we can get in a few nights this week, and Halloween week, I have a meeting with a personal trainer.
Tuesday
Arm weights followed by 5 minutes on the elliptical.
Ran 3.1 miles
Walked 1.5 miles during work
Wednesday
Bike for 10 minutes/2 miles followed by leg weights
Friday
Walked 1.5 miles during work
Ran approx 3.1 miles
Saturday
About 8 miles of walking doing a pilgrimage from the Sisters of Benedictine in Ferdinand to St. Meinrad.
Sunday
Completed some house cleaning
Overall a fairly active and involved week. Hopefully, I can do well again this week and then next week will be a bit of question as I will be helping the youth setup/create their haunted house and maze for that weekend.
Thanks again for all the support!
Week 25 -- 198.6 pounds
......
Week 1 -- 211.4 pounds
A bit amazed that I shed another pound this past week, especially after splurging on some pizza last night.
New step towards healthier living, are you ready?
Tuesday evening, I joined a local fitness center with my co-worker, AT, whom I had been walking with on a semi-regular basis. We made it twice last week. Hopefully, we can get in a few nights this week, and Halloween week, I have a meeting with a personal trainer.
Tuesday
Arm weights followed by 5 minutes on the elliptical.
Ran 3.1 miles
Walked 1.5 miles during work
Wednesday
Bike for 10 minutes/2 miles followed by leg weights
Friday
Walked 1.5 miles during work
Ran approx 3.1 miles
Saturday
About 8 miles of walking doing a pilgrimage from the Sisters of Benedictine in Ferdinand to St. Meinrad.
Sunday
Completed some house cleaning
Overall a fairly active and involved week. Hopefully, I can do well again this week and then next week will be a bit of question as I will be helping the youth setup/create their haunted house and maze for that weekend.
Thanks again for all the support!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Saturday Smiles Quince
The Lord is one amazing person and He brings so much to my life. Over the past week, the Lord blessed me with so many wonderful things.
Last weekend, I spent on retreat with 14 high school students and 13 amazing young leaders. Bonds were made that will be shared for times to come, and retreat talks that will definitely resonate for a long time. A post hopefully to come in the near future as an update to Listening to God's Plan.
Another amazing part of last weekend was the time spent out in nature away from all the hustle and bustle of the westernized world. Enjoy a few pictures before reading on....
Thursday evening, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit with a friend, BS, and her two adorable children, AS (7 years) and ES (almost 2 years). We had a lovely dinner and then enjoyed a wonderful time visiting and running some errands as I held little ES and played with AS. The other amazing thing is this gathering hopefully is just a start to a renewed friendship and fellowship with one another after many years of busy lives and miles apart.
Children always put such a smile on my face. How can they not? Another quick story from last weekend...Friday night, we stopped for dinner on our way to retreat and the youth ministers extended family joined us including one of his little nephews. He was such an adorable little thing having the best time with his uncle.
These were wonderful opportunities for me to spend/see some little ones, since I have not had the opportunity to see my friends and their twin boys in almost two months and unfortunately wont see them for few more weeks.
How has God touched your life this past week? What joys and happiness have you found in the nature, animals, and people of this world? May God continue to touch your life and bring you hope and happiness.
Post your thoughts here and also check out Journal of a Nobody's Saturday Smiles.
Last weekend, I spent on retreat with 14 high school students and 13 amazing young leaders. Bonds were made that will be shared for times to come, and retreat talks that will definitely resonate for a long time. A post hopefully to come in the near future as an update to Listening to God's Plan.
Another amazing part of last weekend was the time spent out in nature away from all the hustle and bustle of the westernized world. Enjoy a few pictures before reading on....
Thursday evening, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit with a friend, BS, and her two adorable children, AS (7 years) and ES (almost 2 years). We had a lovely dinner and then enjoyed a wonderful time visiting and running some errands as I held little ES and played with AS. The other amazing thing is this gathering hopefully is just a start to a renewed friendship and fellowship with one another after many years of busy lives and miles apart.
Children always put such a smile on my face. How can they not? Another quick story from last weekend...Friday night, we stopped for dinner on our way to retreat and the youth ministers extended family joined us including one of his little nephews. He was such an adorable little thing having the best time with his uncle.
These were wonderful opportunities for me to spend/see some little ones, since I have not had the opportunity to see my friends and their twin boys in almost two months and unfortunately wont see them for few more weeks.
How has God touched your life this past week? What joys and happiness have you found in the nature, animals, and people of this world? May God continue to touch your life and bring you hope and happiness.
Post your thoughts here and also check out Journal of a Nobody's Saturday Smiles.
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