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Monday |
- Aerobic
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Endurance
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45 |
5558 |
4-6 |
Feeling more fatigued than usual.
Talked with a friend for three hours over zoom.
Went for walk earlier in the day. Waled 1.62 miles through the park's walking trail. Heard turkeys!
Did class exercises and shared them with a friend who is a breast cancer survivor from twelve years. I talked with her about the importance of balance and demonstrated the exercises. 🙂
I'm going to bed earlier tonight.
I like getting my walk in earlier in the day. I pushed myself to walk a mile and a half. I think that will be my new walking goal. |
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Tuesday |
- Aerobic
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Endurance
|
36 |
4650 |
4-6 |
I loved the upper strength exercises that you introduced in class this evening! Thank you!
Today was kind of a low energy day but also it was a day of having to sit at my computer, make appts, run my son to his appts, etc. And I forgot to take my second Ritalin at lunch time. I still need to take the second Ritalin sometimes. I have noticed since starting this program that I do have more energy and stamina though.
I'm proud of myself today for squeezing in a walk while my son was getting his hair cut. His stylist is slow and loves to talk so I knew I could squeeze a walk in today! lol I walked 1.10 miles today. I also did my side steps and walking backwards and balancing exercise. I am feeling the burn (in a good way) when I do the balancing exercise. |
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Wednesday |
- Aerobic
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Endurance
|
51 |
6261 |
4-6 |
I walked 2.10 miles this evening and didn't realize it until I got in the car! I'm so happy!
I only slept 5 hours last night. I'm not sure why I am waking up around 4-4:30am. The night before I slept 7 hours. I've been tracking my evening and bedtime activities and I haven't picked up on a pattern yet. I might research CBTi and ask Colleen if she knows about CBTi.
Anyway, I was running on low energy this morning due to not getting enough sleep. I got up and ate eggs, blackberries, whole grain bread. I still felt low energy. I ate some yogurt as a mid morning snack. It kinda helped.
I had a bunch of errands to run today. I also got my flu shot. For dinner I had a tuna fish sandwich with cheese and spinach.
When I got home I did my side steps and backward walking. I practice standing on one foot--for one minute each. I am getting better! I love tracking the gains!
I took some Advil and laid down on the couch. I fell asleep for 30 minutes. The dog was begging me to go on a walk. I am trying to break the routine of walking in the evening but tonight Minnie and I both needed to go for a walk. I noticed the beautiful sidewalk chalk art around the high school and did a couple extra laps around the building the see sidewalk art. Alas, the 2.10 miles accumulated!
I'm going to try the new upper body exercises you introduced in class. I can't remember them all. I do remember to keep my upper arms close to my body (tucked in) and to keep my thumbs on top of the hand weights.
I am feeling so much better since starting this exercise program and learning how to move safely and gently. I may not have to go to PT to regain my stamina and balance if I continue this routine.
I hadn't planned on retiring from my career so early when cancer struck. It has been difficult creating a new life and routine. Learning a fitness routine helps a lot. I'm glad I have this time to heal and learn healthier habits and regain my strength. I'm starting to think a new kind of career path may be in my future. Nothing big or dramatic, but something that will still allow me the time to do this.
Each time I walk I get new ideas and feel lighter about my future. |
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Thursday |
- Aerobic
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Endurance
|
9 |
1213 |
2-3 |
I didn't feel well today. I only got 4.5 hours of sleep. I was also feeling sick from the flu shot I got yesterday.
I did my side steps, backward walking, one leg balancing, and practiced the upper body warm up exercises.
I really wanted to go for a walk but I didn't have the stamina.
Tomorrow our new treadmill will be delivered. I think we will name her Lucille or Lucy. Lucy will help us keep flexible and loose! :} |
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Friday |
- Aerobic
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Endurance
|
68 |
8212 |
4-6 |
I am so excited! 8,212 steps today! And 68 minutes of exercise! Woot! Woot! I made up for yesterday!
I was in the dressing room at Walmart today trying on pants and I didn't fall over! I didn't have any difficulty standing and trying on a couple pair of pants and jeans! The balance exercises are working! I was tickled!
I had good stamina today. I worked on squats without the weights. My right knee hurt a little .. like a tendon or a muscle band on the outer part of my knee when I try to squat.
I've also been trying to get up from a sitting position without using an arm rest. I noticed this has become doable for me on most days this week.
Minnie (dog) and I took a two mile walk this evening. I walked 2.10 miles in 47 minutes.
I treated myself early this week and got a pair of leopard print Hey Dude shoes 🙂 They are cute for going out somewhere. I prefer my Hoka's for walking and exercising and my Nikes for everything else.
I slept 7hrs 20 minutes last night and was very happy to catch up on my sleep. I used the Calm app to help me drift back to sleep whenever I woke up in the middle of the night.
I ate a bowl of frozen microwaved peas with a little bit of butter before bed last night. I think that helped me stay asleep also.
This morning I had two scrambled eggs and beans for breakfast. It definitely was the protein I needed to start my day. I also had yogurt as a mid morning snack. |
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Saturday |
- Aerobic
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Endurance
|
124 |
14088 |
4-6 |
I did a lot of walking today. It was such a gorgeous day to be outside. I got 7 hours of sleep the night before and increased my protein intake which helped a lot. I walked earlier in the day with my husband and Minnie. We walked 1.8 miles.
Later in the evening I was feeling anxious about my upcoming CT scan and trip to Baltimore to Johns Hopkins. So after resting on the couch for a half hour I decided to walk around the high school for with Minnie. I talked to a friend over the phone and the time just flew ... I walked 3.50 miles while talking!
I feel stronger each day |
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Sunday |
- Aerobic
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Endurance
|
24 |
3194 |
4-6 |
Today was a slow start. I'm getting ready to leave for Baltimore for Johns Hopkins to see my oncologist and get my first CT scan done since stopping chemo 4 weeks. |
