I Can Do Everything Through Him Who Gives Me Strength

Today started off strong, mainly because I/we had a plan. We knew when we were leaving the house & approximately how long we'd be gone. Yes, this really helped out. I think it helped out a lot because I also knew I could get myself going when I did. I haven't felt well lately & last evening wasn't that good either. I was okay early evening as we watched Identity Thief. Shortly afterward, however, things weren't looking as good. The weather wasn't ideal for sleeping, but slightly more tolerable than it had been lately.

I did wake up a bunch of times throughout the night, but I still felt well rested when I got up. I knew by getting on the elliptical by 9 a.m. I'd be off & able to shower in time to head out for church. I also realized during this time that we needed to check on some of our info again. G
lad we did. Turned out that our day altered a bit. We thought we had three sets of plans for the day. A friend lost their mother a few days ago, so we were going to the funeral home viewing; this would be the last thing before heading home. After Mass, but still at church, we thought there would be an event. This is what didn't make sense. While I was showering I considered the calendar & the days of the week, did a little math in my head & when I got out & was drying off I mentioned my hesitance to my DH. He checked our paper & realized he'd read incorrectly. The church gathering would be next Sunday after Mass, not this Sunday. This meant that we needed to find a way to get some food in us, too. I had thought I'd had time to take in a few bananas; but, well, that didn't happen.

I grabbed them instead & tossed them, along with my pills, into my little cooler where I already had some nuts, & other healthy quick pick-me-uppers. Ultimately, after leaving church, as I had our restaurant gift cards with us, we headed to a restaurant instead. This worked out well as we got the fill we needed for the day we had ahead of us. Nuts & a few bananas (well, for me, at least) wouldn't have done too much good & I would have been run down ultimately.

We carried on to the funeral home, one more quick errand, & then headed back home. I was worn out when we arrived & my DH said he was too. We headed for a quick nap & soon I didn't feel so good. After a trip to the toilet I rested a bit easier & got to actually snooze a bit. After taking care of a bit of computer work, I accomplished my squats & wall sit for the day by 6 p.m. Good stuff!

The following is exactly how I often feel. I have found myself in the same stance more times than I can count. I think I was in it today during the break in my nap. However, this is not my figure. Her legs are the bomb compared to mine...but, "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." And for this reason (& this reason alone) I trudge on!

July 7 accountability: Elliptical 2000 RPMs at 9 a.m. & Squats Day 7 & Wall Sit Day 6 at 5:45 p.m.

Still Sweating It Out

Today was one of those days where I didn’t know exactly what I’d be up to for the day. Ultimately I think I did pretty well as I kept up on my squats & wall sit (although my wall sit ended up in two fairly close together increments – I may have paused for five seconds 2/3 way through even though I didn’t want to). & after spending time on the elliptical I spent most of the rest of the day feeling the good work in my muscles.

I showered shortly after finishing on the elliptical & found myself once again wiping sweat from all over myself while I combed my hair post-shower. Then, an hour later, as we prepared our dinner together I actually went & got the fresh-from-the-laundry washcloth that I’d been using to wipe up sweat off myself in these circumstances & did just that. I did rain today. We had a storm. I didn’t pour; it was a strong rain where thunder & lightning were involved. Okay, actually, I don’t know that lightning was involved; however, I know for a fact that thunder was because it was so close & vibrant that I rattled us. I felt my body shake. My DH was at the grocery store & said that he, along with a bunch of people around him, all looked at one another in a similar, “Oh my!” By the time we were making our dinner, the storm had cleared up.

I finished up our loose laundry today, too. I ended up washing about four or five t-shirts that I keep around for the simple task of moping sweat from myself while I hang out on the elliptical. I think I damped an entire one just today.

June 6 accountability – Squats Day 6 & Wall Sit Day 5 at Noon & Elliptical 2000 RPMs at 3:15 p.m.

A Day of Other Accomplishments

I could have spent lots of time burning calories today, but instead I wanted to get lots of other projects accomplished. My pile has been getting higher & I’m still working through whatever is caught in my chest. Sleeping on my back, or rolling onto my back while sleeping doesn’t have good results. Hopefully this will clear up soon. I think that’s how the nurse practitioner reported the process should work.

As today wasn’t a “day of rest” for squats (only for the wall sit), after finishing up on the elliptical I worked on my day’s squats. I also use my hand weights for a little bit.

July 5 accountability – Elliptical 2000 RPMs at 9 p.m. & Squats Day 5 & 15 minutes of Hand Weights at 10 p.m.

Independence From My Ails

Today I found myself with something caught in my chest. Basically, if I talk for a bit, although I’m not experiencing dry mouth, I begin to cough as I guess my throat is dry? Something like that. My DH had been considering that we’d head out for a bike trip or a similar activity, but with getting my recently diagnosed sinus infection under control, this didn’t seem like the best plan after all. Knowing that I had new antibodies going strong, I was determined to kick out 2000 RPMs & nothing less today! (I also conquered the day’s wall sit!)

July 4 accountability –Elliptical 2000 RPMs at 8:30 p.m. & Wall Sit Day 3 at 9 p.m.

Feeling Worn Out With the Weather & A Sinus Infection

Yep. That’s right. On Saturday morning I felt so good after I took the OTC dose. However, since that time I’ve felt sort of the same. I mean, I didn’t have the sore throat & my back, overall felt a bit better, but I had a general drained feeling which I assumed was my energy antibodies teaming up to combat what was wrong with me as well as the poor weather conditions outside.

I definitely wasn’t feeling “better”. I decided to visit a nurse practitioner at one of those pharmacy locations. I mentioned about my nagging a.m. sore throat & she highly advised me to visit my PCP regarding Gastric Reflex. I definitely plan to make an appointment for this. She also concluded that what I have is a sinus infection, which after having the flu in mid-March, & a sinus infection in mid-January; I don’t think my rankings for healthiness, especially for sinus infections, are running as high as they previously had been. So much for “an apple a day” (which I’ve actually been eating lately). This time around I’ve been given an antibiotic other than one I’ve had previously. I think this is good because my body wouldn’t have had the chance to get used to it already.

I had the best of intentions for at least going for a decent walk. I even had my cell phone waist holder, so I could track my route, time, & distance on an app, with me. My energy coincided with the weather & that included precipitation. My walk seemed even more unrealistic. Squats & a good wall sit seemed to be rounding out the day.

July 3 accountability – Squats Day 3 & Wall Sit Day 2 at 8 p.m. 

Introducing 30-Day Challenge: Wall Sits!

So late last night I also found this photo:

When I came across this photo, it was definitely too late (I think I was actually in bed!) to take on the challenge for July 1^st; however, as July has 31 days I saw no reason why it wasn’t just as practical for me begin sitting against the wall on July 2^nd, therefore finishing out on July 31^st.

Although I’ve been doubling my elliptical RPMs, with not feeling well, etc., I felt fulfilled after just 1000 RPMs. With the squats & wall sit, though, I’ve got something to account for today.

So there it is. I’ve incorporated two monthly challenges into my routine. Hopefully many positive results will accumulate!

July 2 accountability – Squats & Wall Sit at 12:30 p.m. & Elliptical 1000 RPMs at 10 p.m.

Introducing 30-Day Challenge: Squats!

Early this afternoon I came across this photo:

Since it’s the first of the month, I figured, “Why not?” Online commenters continued to mention the poor form of the woman in the example. I’ve done squats off and on for a few years now so I figured I’d be just as well to keep to the form I know. This challenge is on!

On the “normal” side of things cardio/aerobic activity is still a part of my day. And I’m still keeping to the 2000 RPMs. I’m trying to incorporate more of a runner’s style, & I think that helps a bit, too in the overall training.

July 1 accountability – Squats at 12:30 p.m. & Elliptical 2000 RPMs at 9:30 p.m.