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1:09:14 - 200 sit ups
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39/193/1,000
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I wasn't in a good frame of mind for most of last week. I don't know why. It was also very windy and rainy Thursday, Friday and Saturday with barometric pressures changing frequently. I had numerous headaches and just decided to take a rest and not push myself. I didn't expect the fast time I had today but I guess that's what happens when you let your body rest and relax for some time. So, not all bad. I may have to rethink my walking schedule and goal. I think I might benefit more from doing cross training and not as much walking. I will think about it more before I make any decisions.
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Tomorrow will start a new week for weight and FBS. I think everything will be in order. At least I hope it will be. This is my sewing and Bunko week so I will be out and about. I haven't been to my workout place so I want to try and go there, too. Friday is the Relay. I want to be injury free for that so I won't be doing any walking on Thursday.
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Sunday, March 9, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Off again
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I took Tuesday and Wednesday off. I will be back on the pavement tomorrow. No specific reason, just time off...I did cook two full meals the last two days! Cooking can be the better half of an afternoon/evening! *sigh*
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I am still watching what I eat and I noticed that I try for less carbs (potato, mac and cheese) and eat more meat plus a salad each dinner. Lunch is soup or some meat and cheese. I try to skip the bread slice. I like having tuna salad on a tomato. That's a good meal plus the kitties like the other half of the can that I give them!
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I took Tuesday and Wednesday off. I will be back on the pavement tomorrow. No specific reason, just time off...I did cook two full meals the last two days! Cooking can be the better half of an afternoon/evening! *sigh*
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I am still watching what I eat and I noticed that I try for less carbs (potato, mac and cheese) and eat more meat plus a salad each dinner. Lunch is soup or some meat and cheese. I try to skip the bread slice. I like having tuna salad on a tomato. That's a good meal plus the kitties like the other half of the can that I give them!
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Monday, March 3, 2008
Time off...now back on track..
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Weight - 163.5 lbs.
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FBS - 102
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1:11:28
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38/188/1,000
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Good walk time for today. No problems with my legs. Great weather. I am relishing it.
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My total for February was right on target. March will be an interesting month because with the Relay For Life I will have about 50 miles in the 18 hour walking. That will set me forward quite a bit. So, I haven't decided how to do the month as I am also wanting to do my "The Firm" exercise videos which are a replacement for the walks, not in addition to. And I want to go to Planet Fitness for some machine work.
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I was happy with my FBS today. And I am not thinking anything negative about the weight. Well, I did lose a couple lbs from last week but since January, I have leveled off, basically. What I am noticing on a regular basis is the change in the way my clothes feel on me. And I also can notice some "shifting" of weight, too. That plateau is temporary and when I start to lose again, it will mean another pant size. Right now, I can wear the ones I was previously in at my heaviest but they are extremely loose - practically falling off! So, when I do start a trend downward again, it looks like I will have to break down and buy a couple of pairs of new jeans/slacks!!! *happy sigh*
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Weight - 163.5 lbs.
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FBS - 102
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1:11:28
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38/188/1,000
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Good walk time for today. No problems with my legs. Great weather. I am relishing it.
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My total for February was right on target. March will be an interesting month because with the Relay For Life I will have about 50 miles in the 18 hour walking. That will set me forward quite a bit. So, I haven't decided how to do the month as I am also wanting to do my "The Firm" exercise videos which are a replacement for the walks, not in addition to. And I want to go to Planet Fitness for some machine work.
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I was happy with my FBS today. And I am not thinking anything negative about the weight. Well, I did lose a couple lbs from last week but since January, I have leveled off, basically. What I am noticing on a regular basis is the change in the way my clothes feel on me. And I also can notice some "shifting" of weight, too. That plateau is temporary and when I start to lose again, it will mean another pant size. Right now, I can wear the ones I was previously in at my heaviest but they are extremely loose - practically falling off! So, when I do start a trend downward again, it looks like I will have to break down and buy a couple of pairs of new jeans/slacks!!! *happy sigh*
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Friday, February 29, 2008
It's a great day in Oviedo...
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1:10:20 - 200 sit ups
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37/183/1,000
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Another record time. I wasn't really trying to beat any time just keep a good pace. No pain and my breathing was really even. I felt great, too. The weather helps. It has been in the low 60's today so the cool, dry air made it better to breathe in. I'm liking this exercise stuff!!!
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1:10:20 - 200 sit ups
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37/183/1,000
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Another record time. I wasn't really trying to beat any time just keep a good pace. No pain and my breathing was really even. I felt great, too. The weather helps. It has been in the low 60's today so the cool, dry air made it better to breathe in. I'm liking this exercise stuff!!!
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Who knew?
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1:10:31 - 200 sit ups
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36/178/1,000
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Who knew I'd be able to hit 1:10 twice this week?!!! And without any pain today, too!!! Fast times. 14 minute miles - I'm psyched! All in preparation for the Relay. Now, I have to slow down a bit and add some mileage each day. I hope to walk about 14 miles in a day, the week before the Relay. I know I can handle it.
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I skipped a walk on Wed. just in case you didn't notice!
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1:10:31 - 200 sit ups
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36/178/1,000
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Who knew I'd be able to hit 1:10 twice this week?!!! And without any pain today, too!!! Fast times. 14 minute miles - I'm psyched! All in preparation for the Relay. Now, I have to slow down a bit and add some mileage each day. I hope to walk about 14 miles in a day, the week before the Relay. I know I can handle it.
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I skipped a walk on Wed. just in case you didn't notice!
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Hitting the Pavement
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1:12:10 - 160 sit ups
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35/173/1,000
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I had a wonderful deep tissue massage today. Even though it was a bit painful at times, it was momentary and I feel refreshed now. My walk was good but I did notice that I was a bit sore. I would have skipped the walk for today but I am gearing up for my big 18 hours. I will have to increase my mileage over the next two weeks to prepare. No time challenges, just walk a longer distance. Plus, I have my next massage scheduled already for the Tuesday after the Relay. It will be well-needed. I will have some extra miles in for March. 31 days plus, I think I will do about 50 miles over the course of the two days!!! I'm looking forward to it. I hope I will prepare enough. Plus, with KJ there, I will have a messenger if i need something from the house! One perk of living close to the HS.
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1:12:10 - 160 sit ups
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35/173/1,000
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I had a wonderful deep tissue massage today. Even though it was a bit painful at times, it was momentary and I feel refreshed now. My walk was good but I did notice that I was a bit sore. I would have skipped the walk for today but I am gearing up for my big 18 hours. I will have to increase my mileage over the next two weeks to prepare. No time challenges, just walk a longer distance. Plus, I have my next massage scheduled already for the Tuesday after the Relay. It will be well-needed. I will have some extra miles in for March. 31 days plus, I think I will do about 50 miles over the course of the two days!!! I'm looking forward to it. I hope I will prepare enough. Plus, with KJ there, I will have a messenger if i need something from the house! One perk of living close to the HS.
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Monday, February 25, 2008
...and the good news is...
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Wt. - 165
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FBS - 119
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1:10:24 - 120 situps
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34/168/1,000
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Okay, I gave you the bad news first!!! And the good news is...after eating a bowl of hot oatmeal and two cups of coffee, I "relieved" my self of 3 lbs!!! Yes, I weighed 162 lbs this afternoon. All due to a "fat weekend" which is more than just a Fat Tuesday!!! I ate, let say, very well all weekend. Plus, I took two days off of walking to finish up the boxes I was organizing and attended a condo warming party, complete with carbs galore. Ahhh, truffles will get you every time. And if you saw the fasting blood sugar above, well, that was in part, due to the weekend's rest from exercise but mostly all the carbs, especially the pulled pork plate I ate at Sonny's last night. *sigh* SO, if you had any doubt that I was perfect, you were absolutely right......I'm not! I'm human and I'm sticking to it.
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The other good news is that after I walked this afternoon, I took my blood sugar and it came down to 102. Today, I am back to my healthful eating. Break over. It is a never ending battle but one that I choose not to give up the fight against. However, I refuse to also give up enjoying life, once in a while.
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So, the really good news is that I joined the Relay for Life which will take place the third weekend in March. It is an 18 hour walk around the track of the high school right here behind the house. My goal is to walk the entire 18 hours with a short 5-10 minute break each hour for necessities. I won't be walking my usual pace...just walking. I heard that another guy walked the entire 18 hours last year. There are about 40 teams right now and at least one person from each team is asked to be on the track during the entire 18 hours. Here is my page. And due to my excitement over joining the group to walk, I did my best walking time ever!!!
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
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Wt. - 165
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FBS - 119
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1:10:24 - 120 situps
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34/168/1,000
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Okay, I gave you the bad news first!!! And the good news is...after eating a bowl of hot oatmeal and two cups of coffee, I "relieved" my self of 3 lbs!!! Yes, I weighed 162 lbs this afternoon. All due to a "fat weekend" which is more than just a Fat Tuesday!!! I ate, let say, very well all weekend. Plus, I took two days off of walking to finish up the boxes I was organizing and attended a condo warming party, complete with carbs galore. Ahhh, truffles will get you every time. And if you saw the fasting blood sugar above, well, that was in part, due to the weekend's rest from exercise but mostly all the carbs, especially the pulled pork plate I ate at Sonny's last night. *sigh* SO, if you had any doubt that I was perfect, you were absolutely right......I'm not! I'm human and I'm sticking to it.
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The other good news is that after I walked this afternoon, I took my blood sugar and it came down to 102. Today, I am back to my healthful eating. Break over. It is a never ending battle but one that I choose not to give up the fight against. However, I refuse to also give up enjoying life, once in a while.
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So, the really good news is that I joined the Relay for Life which will take place the third weekend in March. It is an 18 hour walk around the track of the high school right here behind the house. My goal is to walk the entire 18 hours with a short 5-10 minute break each hour for necessities. I won't be walking my usual pace...just walking. I heard that another guy walked the entire 18 hours last year. There are about 40 teams right now and at least one person from each team is asked to be on the track during the entire 18 hours. Here is my page. And due to my excitement over joining the group to walk, I did my best walking time ever!!!
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
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