Stats: Hiked 2 hours, 10 minutes (5 miles)
Yep! Felt up to day two. Hiking the Lake Loop was amazing, if a little muddy. My poor shoes.
The sky looked as if rain was going to pour any time before we hit the halfway point. But, we totally lucked out. It didn't start drizzling until we were 10 yards from the puddlejumper.
2 days, 9 1/4 miles. Yay, me!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Starting Fresh, Again--Day 1
Stats: Walked 1 hour, 12 minutes (4 1/4 miles)
Today, T was meeting up with his friend to run. I decided to tag along in order to walk the track.
Since I had no repercussions of the 2 mile walk a few days ago, I figured an hour would be just fine.
As it turned out, my pace was 30 seconds faster per lap. Plus, walking felt really good. No feeling of slogging through molasses.
I am hopeful.
Today, T was meeting up with his friend to run. I decided to tag along in order to walk the track.
Since I had no repercussions of the 2 mile walk a few days ago, I figured an hour would be just fine.
As it turned out, my pace was 30 seconds faster per lap. Plus, walking felt really good. No feeling of slogging through molasses.
I am hopeful.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
I Walked!
Wednesday Stats: Walked 40 minutes (2 miles)
It wasn't the most enjoyable of walks, thanks to the wind. But, I did it! Two miles. Not too shabby for all the inactivity of the last few months.
It wasn't the most enjoyable of walks, thanks to the wind. But, I did it! Two miles. Not too shabby for all the inactivity of the last few months.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Hope
I'm still fightning the insomnia. In fact, I woke up at 2 am this morning. Then slept from 7:45 am to noon.
But, I have had loads of energy the rest of the day. I've been cleaning. Running laundry. Folding what has been waiting in clothes baskets for days. The kitchen has been completely decluttered. The living room no longer has magazines & such all over the coffee table. Changed the sheets on all the beds.
I feel as if I could run miles!
Please, please, please...let this be the beginning of a long stretch of energy. I'm so ready to live!
But, I have had loads of energy the rest of the day. I've been cleaning. Running laundry. Folding what has been waiting in clothes baskets for days. The kitchen has been completely decluttered. The living room no longer has magazines & such all over the coffee table. Changed the sheets on all the beds.
I feel as if I could run miles!
Please, please, please...let this be the beginning of a long stretch of energy. I'm so ready to live!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Insomnia Sucks
I'm so tired of not being able to sleep. Yesterday, I finally relaxed enough to sleep at 6 am. Unfortunately, I had to start our early morning routine at 6:15. After getting the boy out to the bus, I tried to go back to bed, as two hours of sleep doesn't cut it. Ended up sleeping from 9 am to 1 pm. A whole 4 hours! Last night I was hopeful. I started getting sleepy around 9pm. Read for a little while, waiting for everyone else to get to bed. The last thing I needed was to be woken up when T finally got around to getting himself in bed. I should have known better! Woke up at 1:20 am & have been wide awake ever since. Thus, my plans for the day have be shot to hell!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Update
Day 9 Stats: Pilates, 30 minutes
Sore from Day 8's class & exercise, so I chose the soothing Pilates.
Day 10 Stats: Pilates, 30 minutes
Day 12 Stats: Walked, 38 minutes (2 miles)
Walked the track. It was 50-something degrees. Should have been a good day to walk outside. But, the wind was terrible and took any warmth I could generate away. Ended up cold to the bone!
After getting home, I spent the next 4 hours on the couch, under numerous blankets, trying to get warm. At one point, J vacated his spot on the couch at my feet. Haley was quick to take his place. He ended up sitting between Haley & I, under the blankets, with my legs over his lap. At that point, with J sharing his warmth under the blankets, I finally started to warm up.
Since Saturday, I have been in a lot of pain. Most likely due to allowing myself to get so cold. What more evidence do I need? Basically, I'm good for pretty much nothing. Plus, I hurt too bad to exercise.
Decisions:
I have decided to abandon my attempt at the 100 Day Challenge. With my issues, I need rest days. My body just isn't capable. If I've learned nothing else, I do know I have to listen to my body & follow it's cues.
At this point, I am really struggling. I'm so tired of feeling exhausted. I'm tired of being in pain. I'm tired of sleeping ridiculous amounts of hours. I'm tired of being cold constantly. And, I am scared! If something doesn't change, I'm afraid that depression will begin setting in. I'm already struggling with my positive outlook.
Sore from Day 8's class & exercise, so I chose the soothing Pilates.
Day 10 Stats: Pilates, 30 minutes
Day 12 Stats: Walked, 38 minutes (2 miles)
Walked the track. It was 50-something degrees. Should have been a good day to walk outside. But, the wind was terrible and took any warmth I could generate away. Ended up cold to the bone!
After getting home, I spent the next 4 hours on the couch, under numerous blankets, trying to get warm. At one point, J vacated his spot on the couch at my feet. Haley was quick to take his place. He ended up sitting between Haley & I, under the blankets, with my legs over his lap. At that point, with J sharing his warmth under the blankets, I finally started to warm up.
Since Saturday, I have been in a lot of pain. Most likely due to allowing myself to get so cold. What more evidence do I need? Basically, I'm good for pretty much nothing. Plus, I hurt too bad to exercise.
Decisions:
I have decided to abandon my attempt at the 100 Day Challenge. With my issues, I need rest days. My body just isn't capable. If I've learned nothing else, I do know I have to listen to my body & follow it's cues.
At this point, I am really struggling. I'm so tired of feeling exhausted. I'm tired of being in pain. I'm tired of sleeping ridiculous amounts of hours. I'm tired of being cold constantly. And, I am scared! If something doesn't change, I'm afraid that depression will begin setting in. I'm already struggling with my positive outlook.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Day 7 & 8
Monday's Stats: Elliptical, 30 minutes
I despise that machine. But, all the treadmills were in use. With little time until closing, I needed to do something.
Those 2.2 miles on the elliptical was quite an accomplishment.
Tuesday's Stats: Bike, 5 minute warmup; Class, 30 minutes; Walked 55 minutes (3.3 miles)
The boy is home sick today. So, I couldn't make up my mind if I was going to leave him home alone or not. He was sleeping, so I opted to head out to the fitness center.
Today's class is my first ever. Worked the arms & abs. I did well for my first time. The crunches became problematic as the class wore on. Another position was just too hard to maintain for any length of time. I'll be practicing that one at home, as I will be attending this class again.
Unfortunately, I am so sore!
I despise that machine. But, all the treadmills were in use. With little time until closing, I needed to do something.
Those 2.2 miles on the elliptical was quite an accomplishment.
Tuesday's Stats: Bike, 5 minute warmup; Class, 30 minutes; Walked 55 minutes (3.3 miles)
The boy is home sick today. So, I couldn't make up my mind if I was going to leave him home alone or not. He was sleeping, so I opted to head out to the fitness center.
Today's class is my first ever. Worked the arms & abs. I did well for my first time. The crunches became problematic as the class wore on. Another position was just too hard to maintain for any length of time. I'll be practicing that one at home, as I will be attending this class again.
Unfortunately, I am so sore!
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