Swollen and tingling

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1:11:29
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52/302/1,000
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That was my hands just before I called my son to bring me a bottle of Gatorade after about 3/4 of my walk. I could feel my hands swelling and I was getting dry quickly. Trying to keep my usual pace with an 86 degree temperature outside and the hot sun in full view. I used up my only bottle of water just before I called him. I knew I wouldn't make it home without something. I had that happen over the summer last year and I was just over halfway done with my walk then. Luckily, the community pool was right across the street and I walked into the ladies room and hopped in the shower - clothes on...socks and shoes off. I filled my 2 bottles of water, (yes, I had drank 2 by that time) asked for a packet of salt and walked home without any further incident. It was well over 90 degrees that day. I keep thinking I will be fine but you never know with the heat. I vow to take 2 bottles from now on and I am looking into getting a Camelbak as it holds more and I wouldn't have to carry the bottles...you use a tube clipped to your clothes. I'm glad it was the weekend and someone was home to help me out. KJ always helps out.
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Happy Camper

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1:10:52
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51/297/1,000
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Today was a much better day for me. I was able to get up at 6 am with KJ and stay up for a productive day. I got some artwork finished and walked a great time with a kick in my step. To finish off the evening, I watched a powerful lecture by a man dying of cancer who is more alive than many people that I know. I'm sure he has pain constantly but the wisdom and joy in living he shares and the way he embraces the life he still has is so inspiring. He has already beaten the odds of how much time he has left and I would venture to say that there is still some more to go. He sends a powerful message if you are willing to take it in...
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Rut...

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1:13:20
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50/292/1,000
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This was a long walk. No more mileage just very long. It was hotter than it has been. I am not feeling great and even though it was faster than yesterday, it just seemed longer. *sigh*
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On a happy note, or the half full glass...It was my 50th walk of this year. Woo-Hoo!
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MIA

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1:12:04
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48/282/1,000
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That was on the treadmill last night. It rained all weekend and I finally got to walk but I had to do it in the house...bummer! I like getting out to walk.
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Weight - 159.5 lbs.
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FBS - 95
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1:13:38
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49/287/1,000
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Yes, I skipped 6 days to walk. Each day it started looking pretty gloomy when I was ready to walk plus it was lightning. That's one thing about Florida that I won't walk because of. I'm not taking any chances with getting struck. I did pressure wash the driveway for 2 days so I was getting some exercise. My arms sure felt it last night.
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My weight has risen just a bit. I can feel some bloating, as well. I'm having sweats at night and certain "hormonal' surges so I'm trying to just live with it and try to get my exercising in somehow even if I don't feel up to it.
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