Año Uno y La Semana Veintidós: Monday, December 7, 2015 -- 210.4 lbs
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: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
After a slight absence, I have returned and living life in Africa for three weeks apparently did not transpire into any weight loss at least not according to the scales on Monday in my house. Now when I got on the scale at work for my monthly weigh-in, I was down to 205 over 216 before I left. That definitely was an improvement if the scale was right. My body fat numbers were also down a bit though not sure exactly.
Yes, I ventured off to the northeastern parts of Africa, Ethiopia & Egypt, for a few weeks. It was a very nice adventure. I did a lot of walking, sightseeing, and exploring. We saw the pyramids and Sphinx, road and ate camel, walked about 6 miles one day touring an old historical city in Ethiopia. Those are probably some of the highlights.
It was 8 or 7 hrs ahead depending on which country I was in. Upon return, I have been struggling to stay awake past 9 pm though have done it a few nights like tonight. I am rather tired but currently succeeding in staying awake, but about 4 hrs ago I was ready to go to sleep.
Hopefully, I can get back on schedule and back to working out and trying to lose some more weight.
I hope you all are doing well and had a Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, December 09, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Dieciséis: Towards Healthier Living
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.
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.
Labels:
Activities,
Basketball,
Health,
SCCA,
Thanks,
Vacation
Monday, October 12, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Catorce: Towards Healthier Living
Año Uno y La Semana Catorce: Monday, September 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
Wow so six weeks have passed since I last blogged. I am not totally sure where the past 6 weeks have gone but I do know a bit.
The first week ran into Labor Day weekend in which I went home to see the family and raced on Sunday with the Western KY folks, which was a lot of fun.
The next weekend was Family Camp with church. I did a lot of walking/hiking, went for a swing on the giant swing, worked on my archery skills, and had a ride on the back of a horse. Overall a great weekend out in God's beauty.
The next weekend was sharing and preparing folks for our 2016 Guatemala trips and the start of packing. Yes, I said packing.
The rest of September was spent packing up my apartment to move. I am now living with a group of folks and most of my belongings are packed away until I decide the next step in life.
Amongst all of this, we have started another 3-on-3 basketball competition at work. My legs are holding out a lot better this time though falling on your rear end via the momentum of two guys hurts and continues to hurt especially when you spend the next week packing.
The first weekend of October was a weekend to catch up plus several church related events so not a ton of relaxation.
This past weekend was a full weekend that ended in Lexington with the boys and racing on Sunday. Racing on Sunday was magnificent as I raced in a borrowed Mustang and did quite well on my final run pulling out a 1st place in class, 23/46 in RAW, and 7 in PAX. I also beat out my co-driver also in a borrowed car on that last run.
Through all of this apparently, I am either not eating enough or getting enough workout that I have dropped a few pounds as of this morning. I was a bit surprised when I got on the scale this morning but I got on at work and it too was much lower than usual.
At the beginning of November, I took my measurements again. I was not down in any sizes but my body fat index was down a little over a point, which was exciting. We will see what another month brings.
I will try to get into a better routine of writing at least for a few more weeks before I leave for an extended vacation.
I hope you are all doing well and have not abandoned me. Thanks for reading and walking with me on this journey.
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
Wow so six weeks have passed since I last blogged. I am not totally sure where the past 6 weeks have gone but I do know a bit.
The first week ran into Labor Day weekend in which I went home to see the family and raced on Sunday with the Western KY folks, which was a lot of fun.
The next weekend was Family Camp with church. I did a lot of walking/hiking, went for a swing on the giant swing, worked on my archery skills, and had a ride on the back of a horse. Overall a great weekend out in God's beauty.
The next weekend was sharing and preparing folks for our 2016 Guatemala trips and the start of packing. Yes, I said packing.
The rest of September was spent packing up my apartment to move. I am now living with a group of folks and most of my belongings are packed away until I decide the next step in life.
Amongst all of this, we have started another 3-on-3 basketball competition at work. My legs are holding out a lot better this time though falling on your rear end via the momentum of two guys hurts and continues to hurt especially when you spend the next week packing.
The first weekend of October was a weekend to catch up plus several church related events so not a ton of relaxation.
This past weekend was a full weekend that ended in Lexington with the boys and racing on Sunday. Racing on Sunday was magnificent as I raced in a borrowed Mustang and did quite well on my final run pulling out a 1st place in class, 23/46 in RAW, and 7 in PAX. I also beat out my co-driver also in a borrowed car on that last run.
Through all of this apparently, I am either not eating enough or getting enough workout that I have dropped a few pounds as of this morning. I was a bit surprised when I got on the scale this morning but I got on at work and it too was much lower than usual.
At the beginning of November, I took my measurements again. I was not down in any sizes but my body fat index was down a little over a point, which was exciting. We will see what another month brings.
I will try to get into a better routine of writing at least for a few more weeks before I leave for an extended vacation.
I hope you are all doing well and have not abandoned me. Thanks for reading and walking with me on this journey.
Labels:
Conditioning,
Family,
Health,
Holidays,
Vacation
Monday, August 31, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Ocho: Towards Healthier Living
Año Uno y La Semana Ocho: Monday, August 31, 2015 -- 213.0 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Siete: Monday, August 24, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Seis: Monday, August 17, 2015 -- 213.8 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
Monday - No workout
Tuesday - No workout
Wednesday - Arms & Hips, 5 mins on the treadmill, stretching
Thursday - Stretching
Friday - Hip exercises, a few arms, and 5 mins on the bike at level 5 (approx 1 mile) followed by stretching and rolling the side hip.
Saturday - PT workout
Sunday - Walk around the KY State Fair eating fair food :) approximately 4 miles. Then we went and saw the Nina & Pinta at the Waterfront and probably walked another mile maybe.
Año Uno y La Semana Siete: Monday, August 24, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Seis: Monday, August 17, 2015 -- 213.8 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
Monday - No workout
Tuesday - No workout
Wednesday - Arms & Hips, 5 mins on the treadmill, stretching
Thursday - Stretching
Friday - Hip exercises, a few arms, and 5 mins on the bike at level 5 (approx 1 mile) followed by stretching and rolling the side hip.
Saturday - PT workout
Sunday - Walk around the KY State Fair eating fair food :) approximately 4 miles. Then we went and saw the Nina & Pinta at the Waterfront and probably walked another mile maybe.
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Siete: Towards Healthier Living
Año Uno y La Semana Siete: Monday, August 24, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Seis: Monday, August 17, 2015 -- 213.8 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
A little delayed, it has been quite the long week.
Monday - Arms & Hips, Stretching
Tuesday - No workout
Wednesday - Arms & Shoulders, 5 mins on the bike at level 4 (approx 1 mile), stretching
Thursday - No workout, visit to the doctor. See below.
Friday - 7 miles of canoeing down the Blue River in S. Indiana with work. Approx 3 hrs.
Saturday - 2.6 miles walking and pushing 1.5 year old.
Sunday - Race day, 1.5 to 2 miles of walking around the course and area. Drove a manual Mustang around the autocross course.
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April 4, 14 -> Sept 30, 14 -> April 6, 15 -> Aug 12, 15
Cholesterol
Total 272 239 269 268
Triglycerides 268 251 255 199 (Nice Drop)
HDL 41 46* 46* 46*
VLDL 54 50 51 39* (Nice Drop)
LDL 177 143 172 183 (going the wrong direction)
Ratio 4.3 3.1* 3.7 4.0 (going the wrong direction)
Vitamin D 23.6 46.0* 42.2*
Insulin 23.2* 22.6* 2.2 (low) 20.8*
A1C 6.5 6.5 6.1 (Nice improvement)
The doctor was overall satisfied with the improvements of my numbers this time and my white blood count as back in the normal range though still high. Praying and working for continued improvement.
Año Uno y La Semana Seis: Monday, August 17, 2015 -- 213.8 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
A little delayed, it has been quite the long week.
Monday - Arms & Hips, Stretching
Tuesday - No workout
Wednesday - Arms & Shoulders, 5 mins on the bike at level 4 (approx 1 mile), stretching
Thursday - No workout, visit to the doctor. See below.
Friday - 7 miles of canoeing down the Blue River in S. Indiana with work. Approx 3 hrs.
Saturday - 2.6 miles walking and pushing 1.5 year old.
Sunday - Race day, 1.5 to 2 miles of walking around the course and area. Drove a manual Mustang around the autocross course.
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April 4, 14 -> Sept 30, 14 -> April 6, 15 -> Aug 12, 15
Cholesterol
Total 272 239 269 268
Triglycerides 268 251 255 199 (Nice Drop)
HDL 41 46* 46* 46*
VLDL 54 50 51 39* (Nice Drop)
LDL 177 143 172 183 (going the wrong direction)
Ratio 4.3 3.1* 3.7 4.0 (going the wrong direction)
Vitamin D 23.6 46.0* 42.2*
Insulin 23.2* 22.6* 2.2 (low) 20.8*
A1C 6.5 6.5 6.1 (Nice improvement)
The doctor was overall satisfied with the improvements of my numbers this time and my white blood count as back in the normal range though still high. Praying and working for continued improvement.
Monday, August 17, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Seis: Towards Healthier Living
Año Uno y La Semana Seis: Monday, August 17, 2015 -- 213.8 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
Monday -- Arms/Hips, Stretching
Tuesday -- Stretching
Wednesday -- Foot exercises and bands around the ankles sideways walk. Went and had bloodwork done. Will find out on Thursday the results from the doctor. Please pray for improved numbers.
Thursday -- Some foot exercises
Friday -- 10 minutes on the elliptical at varying resistances followed by some other leg/hip exercises and of course stretching.
Saturday -- Laundry and some cleaning.
Sunday -- 3 Indoor Karting Races which put me at 150 races all time since March 2012 most in the last couple of years.
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
Monday -- Arms/Hips, Stretching
Tuesday -- Stretching
Wednesday -- Foot exercises and bands around the ankles sideways walk. Went and had bloodwork done. Will find out on Thursday the results from the doctor. Please pray for improved numbers.
Thursday -- Some foot exercises
Friday -- 10 minutes on the elliptical at varying resistances followed by some other leg/hip exercises and of course stretching.
Saturday -- Laundry and some cleaning.
Sunday -- 3 Indoor Karting Races which put me at 150 races all time since March 2012 most in the last couple of years.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Cinco: Towards Healthier Living
Año Uno y La Semana Cinco: Monday, August 10, 2015 -- 213.8 lbs
Año Uno y La Semana Cuatro: Monday, August 3, 2015 -- 214.2 lbs
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
A month has passed since I last too measurements so I took them again today and pleasantly surprised to find my waist and hips continue to slim down. Waist 1 inch/Total 3.5. Hips 2 inch/Total 3.5.
May 20, 2015 July 8, 2015 August 10, 2015
Weight 215.2 216.5 214.9
BF 38.6 39.1 38.7
BMI 33.7 33.9 33.6
Biceps 12 12 12
Bust 44.5 44 45
Waist 46.5 44 43
Hips 47.5 46 44
Monday - Squats, Arms, Stretching
Tuesday - Stretching
Wednesday - Abs, Hips, Stretching
Thursday - Stretching
Friday - Arms, ?, Stretching (I cannot remember what exactly we did on Friday)
Saturday - 6.6 miles hiking in JMF Red Trail Shortcut twice plus a little more. Took about 5 minute break about 2 miles in at a stream and then again on the second trip around about 4.5 miles in stopped for 45 minutes at the stream again for some contemplation and reflection. Minus the breaks completed the hike in 2 hrs 11 mins. Some nice stretching after the hike and during the 45 min break.
Sunday - 4 hour nap
Año Uno y La Semana Cuatro: Monday, August 3, 2015 -- 214.2 lbs
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
A month has passed since I last too measurements so I took them again today and pleasantly surprised to find my waist and hips continue to slim down. Waist 1 inch/Total 3.5. Hips 2 inch/Total 3.5.
May 20, 2015 July 8, 2015 August 10, 2015
Weight 215.2 216.5 214.9
BF 38.6 39.1 38.7
BMI 33.7 33.9 33.6
Biceps 12 12 12
Bust 44.5 44 45
Waist 46.5 44 43
Hips 47.5 46 44
Monday - Squats, Arms, Stretching
Tuesday - Stretching
Wednesday - Abs, Hips, Stretching
Thursday - Stretching
Friday - Arms, ?, Stretching (I cannot remember what exactly we did on Friday)
Saturday - 6.6 miles hiking in JMF Red Trail Shortcut twice plus a little more. Took about 5 minute break about 2 miles in at a stream and then again on the second trip around about 4.5 miles in stopped for 45 minutes at the stream again for some contemplation and reflection. Minus the breaks completed the hike in 2 hrs 11 mins. Some nice stretching after the hike and during the 45 min break.
Sunday - 4 hour nap
Monday, August 03, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Cuatro: Towards Healthier Living
Año Uno y La Semana Cuatro: Monday, August 3, 2015 -- 214.2 lbs
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 -- Completed at home exercises and stretching.
Tuesday --
Wednesday -- Hips, Balancing, & Stretching
Thursday -- Stretching, Short walk to and from Louisville Bats
Friday -- Arms, Stretching (Rest Hips/Glutes)
Saturday -- 2.6 mile walk pushing my adorable godson in a little car, another hour of playing/hanging out with him
Sunday --Approximately 1.5 miles of walking at the autocross and racing. Walk to and from Louisville Bats.
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 -- Completed at home exercises and stretching.
Tuesday --
Wednesday -- Hips, Balancing, & Stretching
Thursday -- Stretching, Short walk to and from Louisville Bats
Friday -- Arms, Stretching (Rest Hips/Glutes)
Saturday -- 2.6 mile walk pushing my adorable godson in a little car, another hour of playing/hanging out with him
Sunday --Approximately 1.5 miles of walking at the autocross and racing. Walk to and from Louisville Bats.
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.
Monday, July 20, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Dos: Towards Healthier Living
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 - 1 hr stretching as the expectation was to go hiking in the evening but the storms came in late afternoon cancelling the hiking adventure.
Tuesday - Stretching
Wednesday - Stretching
Thursday - Stretching. Last PT appointment. 8 min (2 miles) on bike. Lunges, various squats and 1-leg exercises. Stretching.
Friday - Stretching. 4.66 mile hike JMF Welcome Ctr, Purple Heart Counterclockwise, back to Welcome Ctr. Completed in about 1 hr 53 mins under the 2 hr Level 2 hiking parameters. Stretching afterwards
Saturday - Both feet sore. Right more than left. Painful to get up during the night and once I woke up in the morning. Lots and lots of sleep. Some house cleaning thanks to the help of RJ. Signs that things may be improving and getting more on track. We will see how things go in the months to come. Ice bottle foot massage both feet. Basic ankle exercises.
Sunday - Grocery shopping, laundry, and a bit of food prep for lunch this week. PT exercises first set. I did not get the bands out and do the new ones :( I also did some of the past ankle workouts.
Other information that I failed to include last week. Back on May 20, 2015 the trainer at work took my measurements and then on July 8, 2015, we took them again. There was some good improvements in dimensions not so much on BMI but here are the two different numbers:
May 20, 2015 July 8, 2015
Weight 215.2 216.5
BF 38.6 39.1
BMI 33.7 33.9
Biceps 12 12
Bust 44.5 44
Waist 46.5 44
Hips 47.5 46
As you can see the waist and hips went down 1.5 inches plus which I will definitely take.
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 - 1 hr stretching as the expectation was to go hiking in the evening but the storms came in late afternoon cancelling the hiking adventure.
Tuesday - Stretching
Wednesday - Stretching
Thursday - Stretching. Last PT appointment. 8 min (2 miles) on bike. Lunges, various squats and 1-leg exercises. Stretching.
Friday - Stretching. 4.66 mile hike JMF Welcome Ctr, Purple Heart Counterclockwise, back to Welcome Ctr. Completed in about 1 hr 53 mins under the 2 hr Level 2 hiking parameters. Stretching afterwards
Saturday - Both feet sore. Right more than left. Painful to get up during the night and once I woke up in the morning. Lots and lots of sleep. Some house cleaning thanks to the help of RJ. Signs that things may be improving and getting more on track. We will see how things go in the months to come. Ice bottle foot massage both feet. Basic ankle exercises.
Sunday - Grocery shopping, laundry, and a bit of food prep for lunch this week. PT exercises first set. I did not get the bands out and do the new ones :( I also did some of the past ankle workouts.
Other information that I failed to include last week. Back on May 20, 2015 the trainer at work took my measurements and then on July 8, 2015, we took them again. There was some good improvements in dimensions not so much on BMI but here are the two different numbers:
May 20, 2015 July 8, 2015
Weight 215.2 216.5
BF 38.6 39.1
BMI 33.7 33.9
Biceps 12 12
Bust 44.5 44
Waist 46.5 44
Hips 47.5 46
As you can see the waist and hips went down 1.5 inches plus which I will definitely take.
Monday, July 13, 2015
Año Uno y La Semana Uno: Towards Healthier Living
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
Yesterday, I did indulge in more food than usual to make sure I had plenty of carbs & proteins for a hike today, Monday. Unfortunately, storms blew in and we were unable to hike this evening but hopefully, we will get one in later in the week.
Monday - Stretching calves, legs; 4.5 mile hike JMF Silstone clockwise around Purple Trail, Silstone back to Welcome Center. Less than 2 hrs considered Level 2 in new Trails for Health group that I am apart of. TS helped keep me at a slow pace up hills and faster pace on flat sections. Afterwards though, I was fatigued and struggling. I definitely had to get home and get some food in the body.
Tuesday - Stretching calves, legs; PT session...8 mins on the bike, squats against bench and using trackx, lunges, stretches, one leg balancing and leg movements, and leg press.
Wednesday - Stretching and arms.
Thursday - PT at home exercises and stretches.
Friday - PT session...8 mins on the bike, lunges, squats w/trackx, one leg balancing & leg movements, one leg standing w/one leg on the bench squat, straight leg bend at the hips. I am sure there was more because my legs were screaming at me Saturday.
Saturday - Extra sleep, stretches twice and half at home PT exercises. My glutes and hips were screaming.
Sunday - A couple hours of standing around hoping for the rain storms to pass but they did not. Lots of driving and a nap.
Año Uno: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Yesterday, I did indulge in more food than usual to make sure I had plenty of carbs & proteins for a hike today, Monday. Unfortunately, storms blew in and we were unable to hike this evening but hopefully, we will get one in later in the week.
Monday - Stretching calves, legs; 4.5 mile hike JMF Silstone clockwise around Purple Trail, Silstone back to Welcome Center. Less than 2 hrs considered Level 2 in new Trails for Health group that I am apart of. TS helped keep me at a slow pace up hills and faster pace on flat sections. Afterwards though, I was fatigued and struggling. I definitely had to get home and get some food in the body.
Tuesday - Stretching calves, legs; PT session...8 mins on the bike, squats against bench and using trackx, lunges, stretches, one leg balancing and leg movements, and leg press.
Wednesday - Stretching and arms.
Thursday - PT at home exercises and stretches.
Friday - PT session...8 mins on the bike, lunges, squats w/trackx, one leg balancing & leg movements, one leg standing w/one leg on the bench squat, straight leg bend at the hips. I am sure there was more because my legs were screaming at me Saturday.
Saturday - Extra sleep, stretches twice and half at home PT exercises. My glutes and hips were screaming.
Sunday - A couple hours of standing around hoping for the rain storms to pass but they did not. Lots of driving and a nap.
Labels:
Conditioning,
Health,
Hiking,
Physical Therapy
Monday, July 06, 2015
Año Uno: Towards Healthy Living
Año Uno: Monday, July 6, 2015 -- 213.2 lbs (-13.6 lbs)
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Wow, it has been a full year since I started this latest journey. Thanks for journeying with me this past year! May we have another great year to continue encouraging one another.
It has had its ups and downs, and though I have lost weight since the start, I am not at my lowest weight for the year. In a quick glance, I hit mid-209 on a couple occasions but then proceeded to increase a bit. Hopefully, I am back on track and will be able to continue this loss. A similar loss this coming year means hitting 200 lbs that would definitely be a great start. It would be great in a year from now to be under 200.
Monday - MV had me do a variety of exercises working my hips. My hips and rear are feeling the workout for sure. Stretching of the foot, calves, and regular stretching.
Tuesday - Stretching followed by PT. 8 mins on the bike, not sure the distance. Then work on my abductor, muscles in my rear end, and the hamstrings. Stretches of the hamstring, abductor, and calves. New at home assignments included these stretches.
Wednesday - Workout at work...12 min bike at various levels but had to do lower level workout due to pain in the inside left of the knee. Followed by arm workout and stretching focused on my PT stretches.
Thursday - PT 8 min on the stepper instead of the bike due to the pain. Put a bandage on the interior knee to see if it would elevate the pain. Tried the bike and didn't seem to have pain so we left the bandage on. Other exercises included squats with the ropes, one leg squat, straight leg ball hip raises. stretching of the abductor and hamstring. Those were the key items.
Friday - Holiday from work. PT leg stretches and exercises and some of the foot exercises from last PT.
Saturday - JMF Silstone/Purple Trail Counter Clockwise...bad leader (me) made a slight detour at the beginning missing a slight uphill and some downhills plus about .2 miles. We completed the trail though in about 2 hrs. I was definitely tired at the end and did not feel like I could go more.
Sunday - A true day of rest. I felt it was best not to do anything this day due to the previous workouts and looking to hike again on Monday.
Año Cero: Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8 lbs
Wow, it has been a full year since I started this latest journey. Thanks for journeying with me this past year! May we have another great year to continue encouraging one another.
It has had its ups and downs, and though I have lost weight since the start, I am not at my lowest weight for the year. In a quick glance, I hit mid-209 on a couple occasions but then proceeded to increase a bit. Hopefully, I am back on track and will be able to continue this loss. A similar loss this coming year means hitting 200 lbs that would definitely be a great start. It would be great in a year from now to be under 200.
Monday - MV had me do a variety of exercises working my hips. My hips and rear are feeling the workout for sure. Stretching of the foot, calves, and regular stretching.
Tuesday - Stretching followed by PT. 8 mins on the bike, not sure the distance. Then work on my abductor, muscles in my rear end, and the hamstrings. Stretches of the hamstring, abductor, and calves. New at home assignments included these stretches.
Wednesday - Workout at work...12 min bike at various levels but had to do lower level workout due to pain in the inside left of the knee. Followed by arm workout and stretching focused on my PT stretches.
Thursday - PT 8 min on the stepper instead of the bike due to the pain. Put a bandage on the interior knee to see if it would elevate the pain. Tried the bike and didn't seem to have pain so we left the bandage on. Other exercises included squats with the ropes, one leg squat, straight leg ball hip raises. stretching of the abductor and hamstring. Those were the key items.
Friday - Holiday from work. PT leg stretches and exercises and some of the foot exercises from last PT.
Saturday - JMF Silstone/Purple Trail Counter Clockwise...bad leader (me) made a slight detour at the beginning missing a slight uphill and some downhills plus about .2 miles. We completed the trail though in about 2 hrs. I was definitely tired at the end and did not feel like I could go more.
Sunday - A true day of rest. I felt it was best not to do anything this day due to the previous workouts and looking to hike again on Monday.
---------Previous Health Ups & Downs---------
Monday, July 7, 2014 -- 226.8
Sunday, September 1, 2013 -- 209.6
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 -- 206.8
Monday, December 3, 2012 -- 190.4
Monday, April 23, 2012 -- 211.4
Monday, August 10, 2009 -- 180
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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.
Monday, June 22, 2015
La Semana Cincuenta: Towards Healthy Living
Wow...the year is flying by quickly only two weeks left since I started this journey to attempt at living a healthier life. There have been ups and down, probably more downs than ups, but life continues forward.
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
Monday - Flexibility
Tuesday - 3-on-3 basketball game, right knee bothering me again
Wednesday - Recovering from the day before basketball game and working way too much.
Thursday - 3-on-3 basketball game, right knee was killing me afterwards and through the night.
Friday - Arm workout and some calf stretching
Saturday - Relaxing day on the patio listening to the rain, watching the chipmunks, and robins.
Sunday - Grocery shopping but again a relaxing day with an hour nap.
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
Monday - Flexibility
Tuesday - 3-on-3 basketball game, right knee bothering me again
Wednesday - Recovering from the day before basketball game and working way too much.
Thursday - 3-on-3 basketball game, right knee was killing me afterwards and through the night.
Friday - Arm workout and some calf stretching
Saturday - Relaxing day on the patio listening to the rain, watching the chipmunks, and robins.
Sunday - Grocery shopping but again a relaxing day with an hour nap.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
La Semana Cuarenta y Nueve: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Cuarenta y Nueve: Monday, June 15, 2015 -- 214.8 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Ocho: Monday, June 8, 2015 -- 214.8 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Siete: Monday, June 1, 2015 -- 215.8 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Seis: Monday, May 25, 2015 -- 214.2 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Cinco: Monday, May 18, 2015 -- 213.6 lbs
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
Steady is good...Right knee is bothering me. I put braces on to play ball and even wore it a couple days.
Monday still battling the sinuses from the weekend. Rested at home and did some laundry/cleaning.
Tuesday 2nd game of 3-on-3. I didn't play as much as I spent the morning coughing up a lung as the sinuses moved from the head to the chest.
Wednesday didn't do anything special.
Thursday 3rd 3-on-3 game. Again I didn't play a ton still fighting the sinuses and just being out of shape in general.
Friday visited friends and played with the twins. I was made to disappear by P and E caught me in a net and took me to the trash. It was a fun evening.
Saturday a full day out in the hot sun at an autocross school learning to autocross a manual. Did some walking of the course to start the day. Ran after some cones before doing a lot of standing and walking back and forth as starter when not racing. Evening went for a decent walk with my friends and the boys.
Sunday another full day out in the hot sun at an autocross points event. Walked the course several times and then spent my working shift walking back around and also doing a bit of riding along.
La Semana Cuarenta y Ocho: Monday, June 8, 2015 -- 214.8 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Siete: Monday, June 1, 2015 -- 215.8 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Seis: Monday, May 25, 2015 -- 214.2 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Cinco: Monday, May 18, 2015 -- 213.6 lbs
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
Steady is good...Right knee is bothering me. I put braces on to play ball and even wore it a couple days.
Monday still battling the sinuses from the weekend. Rested at home and did some laundry/cleaning.
Tuesday 2nd game of 3-on-3. I didn't play as much as I spent the morning coughing up a lung as the sinuses moved from the head to the chest.
Wednesday didn't do anything special.
Thursday 3rd 3-on-3 game. Again I didn't play a ton still fighting the sinuses and just being out of shape in general.
Friday visited friends and played with the twins. I was made to disappear by P and E caught me in a net and took me to the trash. It was a fun evening.
Saturday a full day out in the hot sun at an autocross school learning to autocross a manual. Did some walking of the course to start the day. Ran after some cones before doing a lot of standing and walking back and forth as starter when not racing. Evening went for a decent walk with my friends and the boys.
Sunday another full day out in the hot sun at an autocross points event. Walked the course several times and then spent my working shift walking back around and also doing a bit of riding along.
Monday, June 08, 2015
La Semana Cuarenta y Ocho: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Cuarenta y Ocho: Monday, June 8, 2015 -- 214.8 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Siete: Monday, June 1, 2015 -- 215.8 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Seis: Monday, May 25, 2015 -- 214.2 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Cinco: Monday, May 18, 2015 -- 213.6 lbs
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
The first of the week was quite the workout. Work is having a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which I ventured out and signed up for. I keep wanting to play basketball but a bit intimidated by all the guys. It also doesn't help that I know I am so out of shape. Well here goes nothing.
Monday - Arm workout, 4*40 of about 5 arm exercises. Okay so I didn't quite do all of them but close enough. Then went out and shot some basketball for about 30 minutes. This was an experience as my basketball shoes fell apart. The air cushion in the back of both shoes came unglued and fell apart.
Tuesday - A brave, adventurous day! At noon the first 3-on-3 experience happened. My team, denim, thankfully has 5 players and we were all there for the games. They threw me out there to start, which was thoughtful and kind. We played 3 games to 15. Subs occurred whenever you got scored on except I had to ask to come out after a few plays because I was so out of breath. After that every time I went in, it did not take long before I was struggling to breath again. I did accomplish scoring a basket in both the 2nd and 3rd games. By the end of the 3rd game, I let the guys keep on playing as I was not going to be the reason why we lost because I was so out of shape. We ended up winning 2 of 3 games. The top 2 teams get to play in the final game.
Wednesday - Stretching, stretching, more stretching. Oh my was I sore Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The soreness continued though did lessen as the day went on. I barely could get out of bed Wednesday morning.
Thursday - Stretching. Still sore from Tuesday. Thankfully, we had a bye today so didn't have to play again. By the end of the night, I was starting to get a sore throat and did not sleep well.
Friday - Got up early and went into work. Sore throat worse :/ Came home and had a 3 hour nap.
Saturday - Stood on my feet walking around giving a presentation about the Guatemalan ministry that we are doing at church. Plus I did some grocery shopping an cooking for the evening.
Sunday - Stood on my feet walking around giving the Guatemala presentation again. Then took another 3 hour nap in the late afternoon before doing laundry and cleaning the kitchen.
La Semana Cuarenta y Siete: Monday, June 1, 2015 -- 215.8 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Seis: Monday, May 25, 2015 -- 214.2 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Cinco: Monday, May 18, 2015 -- 213.6 lbs
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
The first of the week was quite the workout. Work is having a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which I ventured out and signed up for. I keep wanting to play basketball but a bit intimidated by all the guys. It also doesn't help that I know I am so out of shape. Well here goes nothing.
Monday - Arm workout, 4*40 of about 5 arm exercises. Okay so I didn't quite do all of them but close enough. Then went out and shot some basketball for about 30 minutes. This was an experience as my basketball shoes fell apart. The air cushion in the back of both shoes came unglued and fell apart.
Tuesday - A brave, adventurous day! At noon the first 3-on-3 experience happened. My team, denim, thankfully has 5 players and we were all there for the games. They threw me out there to start, which was thoughtful and kind. We played 3 games to 15. Subs occurred whenever you got scored on except I had to ask to come out after a few plays because I was so out of breath. After that every time I went in, it did not take long before I was struggling to breath again. I did accomplish scoring a basket in both the 2nd and 3rd games. By the end of the 3rd game, I let the guys keep on playing as I was not going to be the reason why we lost because I was so out of shape. We ended up winning 2 of 3 games. The top 2 teams get to play in the final game.
Wednesday - Stretching, stretching, more stretching. Oh my was I sore Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The soreness continued though did lessen as the day went on. I barely could get out of bed Wednesday morning.
Thursday - Stretching. Still sore from Tuesday. Thankfully, we had a bye today so didn't have to play again. By the end of the night, I was starting to get a sore throat and did not sleep well.
Friday - Got up early and went into work. Sore throat worse :/ Came home and had a 3 hour nap.
Saturday - Stood on my feet walking around giving a presentation about the Guatemalan ministry that we are doing at church. Plus I did some grocery shopping an cooking for the evening.
Sunday - Stood on my feet walking around giving the Guatemala presentation again. Then took another 3 hour nap in the late afternoon before doing laundry and cleaning the kitchen.
Monday, June 01, 2015
La Semana Cuarenta y Siete: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Cuarenta y Siete: Monday, June 1, 2015 -- 215.8 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Seis: Monday, May 25, 2015 -- 214.2 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Cinco: Monday, May 18, 2015 -- 213.6 lbs
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
In 5-weeks, I have been on this latest journey for 52 weeks. The first 10 weeks went very well losing nearly 14 lbs but the last 35 weeks have been a little harder. I pray that I can continue to work on this and eventually be back down below 200. We shall see what the next 5 weeks brings.
Thanks again for all of your support and journeying with me this past year and the years before.
Monday - Memorial Day...Relaxing at home listening to the rain and sounds of nature. Worked my ankle out some as I worked on other things in the recliner. Enjoyed a little picnic with my neighbors.
Tuesday - Stretching
Wednesday - Arms & Stretching
Thursday - Didn't get to work out team meeting followed by a trip to the dentist.
Friday - Afternoon at Churchill Downs. Walked to and from car. Walked back and forth from inside to outside, standing watching the horse races all in a slight heel. Amazingly my foot never hurt me.
Saturday - Twin 4-year old bubble birthday party. Entertaining 4-year olds.
Sunday - Racing day...probably walked about 1.5 around the course 4 times. Stood around talking, driving, and riding with folks.
La Semana Cuarenta y Seis: Monday, May 25, 2015 -- 214.2 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Cinco: Monday, May 18, 2015 -- 213.6 lbs
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
In 5-weeks, I have been on this latest journey for 52 weeks. The first 10 weeks went very well losing nearly 14 lbs but the last 35 weeks have been a little harder. I pray that I can continue to work on this and eventually be back down below 200. We shall see what the next 5 weeks brings.
Thanks again for all of your support and journeying with me this past year and the years before.
Monday - Memorial Day...Relaxing at home listening to the rain and sounds of nature. Worked my ankle out some as I worked on other things in the recliner. Enjoyed a little picnic with my neighbors.
Tuesday - Stretching
Wednesday - Arms & Stretching
Thursday - Didn't get to work out team meeting followed by a trip to the dentist.
Friday - Afternoon at Churchill Downs. Walked to and from car. Walked back and forth from inside to outside, standing watching the horse races all in a slight heel. Amazingly my foot never hurt me.
Saturday - Twin 4-year old bubble birthday party. Entertaining 4-year olds.
Sunday - Racing day...probably walked about 1.5 around the course 4 times. Stood around talking, driving, and riding with folks.
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Monday, May 25, 2015
La Semana Cuarenta y Seis: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Cuarenta y Seis: Monday, May 25, 2015 -- 214.2 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Cinco: Monday, May 18, 2015 -- 213.6 lbs
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
I slept in this morning so the timing of the weigh-in was later than usual but still prior to eating breakfast. In reviewing this week, I was successful at going to the gym everyday for at least 30 mins. I am quite impressed.
Monday - Arms & Stretching
Tuesday - Stretching, Potluck day with Italian Food, delicious
Wednesday - Abs, Arms, Stretching...Ankle exercises at home. MV also took my measurements to I can see even though I may not be losing weight that my measurements are changing for the better. Hopefully indicating that I am gaining muscle and losing weight. I do not currently have a copy of these measurements, a bit afraid to see them.
Thursday - Stretching, Happy Hour after work
Friday - Arms & Ab workout, Pizza Party at work
Saturday - Laundry, a nice 1.5 lap which led to very poor to no sleep Saturday night. I am really not sure how I was still moving at 11 pm on Sunday night after the last of sleep on Saturday night.
Sunday - Racing day....1.66 miles of direct course walking in about 39 mins plus other walking around throughout the day and 5 laps around the autocross course. It was a full day out in the sun and wind.
La Semana Cuarenta y Cinco: Monday, May 18, 2015 -- 213.6 lbs
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
I slept in this morning so the timing of the weigh-in was later than usual but still prior to eating breakfast. In reviewing this week, I was successful at going to the gym everyday for at least 30 mins. I am quite impressed.
Monday - Arms & Stretching
Tuesday - Stretching, Potluck day with Italian Food, delicious
Wednesday - Abs, Arms, Stretching...Ankle exercises at home. MV also took my measurements to I can see even though I may not be losing weight that my measurements are changing for the better. Hopefully indicating that I am gaining muscle and losing weight. I do not currently have a copy of these measurements, a bit afraid to see them.
Thursday - Stretching, Happy Hour after work
Friday - Arms & Ab workout, Pizza Party at work
Saturday - Laundry, a nice 1.5 lap which led to very poor to no sleep Saturday night. I am really not sure how I was still moving at 11 pm on Sunday night after the last of sleep on Saturday night.
Sunday - Racing day....1.66 miles of direct course walking in about 39 mins plus other walking around throughout the day and 5 laps around the autocross course. It was a full day out in the sun and wind.
Monday, May 18, 2015
La Semana Cuarenta y Cinco: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Cuarenta y Cinco: Monday, May 18, 2015 -- 213.6 lbs
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
So I had this nice little paragraph written here after the past 4 weeks plus had stayed fairly consistent. Then this morning I woke to find myself down almost 2 lbs from the consistent 215.4 from the past 4 weeks. I question if it is just a fluke, but we will have to wait to see what next week brings. Nonetheless, I do need to work on my eating habits and also good fluid intake. The new meds are supposed to make you go to the restroom more, but I have yet to really see that occur. I would say that is due to the lack of fluid intake. It is hard to expel things when you don't put it into your body.
Monday -- A crazy day at work.
Tuesday -- Arm workout and a bit of stretching.
Wednesday -- Good intentions to go workout but work was crazy.
Thursday -- Does working on my shifting skills in a Mustang count? Otherwise, it was a long emotional draining day with too much food.
Friday -- Feet stretches and some old physical therapy leg/hip exercises.
Saturday -- Cleaned house and did laundry in the morning.
Sunday -- Grocery shopping.
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
So I had this nice little paragraph written here after the past 4 weeks plus had stayed fairly consistent. Then this morning I woke to find myself down almost 2 lbs from the consistent 215.4 from the past 4 weeks. I question if it is just a fluke, but we will have to wait to see what next week brings. Nonetheless, I do need to work on my eating habits and also good fluid intake. The new meds are supposed to make you go to the restroom more, but I have yet to really see that occur. I would say that is due to the lack of fluid intake. It is hard to expel things when you don't put it into your body.
Monday -- A crazy day at work.
Tuesday -- Arm workout and a bit of stretching.
Wednesday -- Good intentions to go workout but work was crazy.
Thursday -- Does working on my shifting skills in a Mustang count? Otherwise, it was a long emotional draining day with too much food.
Friday -- Feet stretches and some old physical therapy leg/hip exercises.
Saturday -- Cleaned house and did laundry in the morning.
Sunday -- Grocery shopping.
Monday, May 11, 2015
La Semana Cuarenta y Cuatro: Towards Healthy Living
La Semana Cuarenta y Tres: Monday, May 11, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Tres: Monday, May 4, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Dos: Monday, April 27, 2015 -- 215.6 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Uno: Monday, April 20, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
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...not sure about these meds making much of a difference or my eating habits are really that poor these days.
Monday - Arm & Hip workout plus stretching.
Tuesday - Stretching
Wednesday - Arm & Hip workout plus stretching
Thursday - Stretching
Friday - All intentions to go do ab workout but next thing I knew it was 15 mins into the about 25 min workout.
Saturday - 3 hour nap after waking too early thinking about work and not being able to get any additional sleep.
Sunday - Proceeded to stay up too late on Saturday and after arising early for church, coming home and making homemade potato soup. I crashed and took another 2 hour nap to then follow by working until a little after 1 am. It is going to be a rough, long week.
La Semana Cuarenta y Tres: Monday, May 4, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Dos: Monday, April 27, 2015 -- 215.6 lbs
La Semana Cuarenta y Uno: Monday, April 20, 2015 -- 215.4 lbs
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...not sure about these meds making much of a difference or my eating habits are really that poor these days.
Monday - Arm & Hip workout plus stretching.
Tuesday - Stretching
Wednesday - Arm & Hip workout plus stretching
Thursday - Stretching
Friday - All intentions to go do ab workout but next thing I knew it was 15 mins into the about 25 min workout.
Saturday - 3 hour nap after waking too early thinking about work and not being able to get any additional sleep.
Sunday - Proceeded to stay up too late on Saturday and after arising early for church, coming home and making homemade potato soup. I crashed and took another 2 hour nap to then follow by working until a little after 1 am. It is going to be a rough, long week.
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