Hakuna Matata - The Magical Miles of March

[Lynn G]

Good Afternoon Team!

Rick- hope you found those jumper cables to jump start this week!

AFM - my life seems to revolve around exercises, icing, and elevation, we did get out to a MS bike team party,and hoping we will be trained enough to ride with our team on the ride in August. I got on the bicycle at PT this morning, even made it all the way around with one leg, did not do as well this afternoon on our bike, pulled a muscle trying to get off,now I am back to icing and elevation.

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

 

[KippWade]

I am not sure what the deal is, but last week I had no motivation to do anything. Part of it was due to the stress of Ryan breaking his wrist and having surgery (he is doing fine thankfully). But, I have been feeling very tired. I didn't want to get up and exercise (I got in only 7.5 miles for the week). I ate a lot of junk.

I need a 'jumpstart'! Anybody got jumper cables?

When you find those jumper cables, can you send them my way next?

On the bright side, my new shoes came today! I took them for a trial spin on the treadmill-o-doom and they're nice so far. I was surprised at how cushy they are.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Kipp - congrats on the new shoes.

AFM - nothing new, just PT, exercises, icing, elevation, pain killers, and walks around the house. It is getting boring, and we both want this to go faster!

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

 

[es45]

Weight
159 lbs for a gain/loss of 0.0 lbs

Exercise
Completing a weekly workout challenge = 0 (I don't think I even know what it is this week! )
3 hours of exercise = 3 points

Healthy eating
Drinking 8 glasses of water a day = 7 points
Trying a new healthy food or recipe for the week = 0 point
Taking a multivitamin daily = 0 points
Eating five servings of fruits and veggies daily = 7 points
Eating two servings of dairy a daily = 7 points

Total points:24

This week sucked but hey, at least I'm at the end of it. Wishing you all a good weekend and some warmer weather.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

PT really worked me over this morning,hope I am recovered enough later to do another batch of exercises later today!

Weekly numbers:
Weight:151.5 I am almost down to where I was before surgery.
Exercise:13 hours I even kept track this week,so I know that is an accurate number. Pts 13
Eating:
Dairy 7 pts
Water 5 pts
Total:25 pts

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

 

[KippWade]

245 lbs - same as last 3 weeks!

Exercise
Completing a weekly workout challenge = 0
1 hours of exercise = 1 point

Healthy eating
Drinking 8 glasses of water a day = 3 points
Trying a new healthy food or recipe for the week = 1 (Bananna Chocolate cake... it didn't turn out )
Taking a multivitamin daily = 7 points
Eating five servings of fruits and veggies daily = 0 points
Eating two servings of dairy a daily = 3 points

I managed to "snipe" a deal on a Garmin Forerunner 610 (watch & charger only) on E-bay Monday and it arrived today! I of course charged it up and took it for a spin.. on the treadmill-o-doom. *sigh* We're supposed to get 6-12 inches of SNOW Sunday-Monday ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHH!!!

It's supposed to get to 48-50 degrees F tomorrow, so I may bundle up a little and just go out and get some fresh air in a short run outside in the afternoon.

I've been in the new New Balance shoes a couple of times now and I'm still surprised at how cushy they are. I can't wait to see how they feel once I hit t he concrete/pavement with them.

Two guys at work are looking at starting to do the Insanity workout. They want me to do it with them, but I've already told them that I wouldn't be doing it every day due to my training for the Flying Pig. So I may try a modified schedule and try to use it as a cross training tool. The core & balance workout disc really got my interest in looking over the materials.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Kipp - Hope you can get outside to test out your new Garmin.

AFM - Still just doing PT exercises, icing, elevating, and then doing it all again. I guess I am not doing too badly, but it is sure slow. I can only get all the way around on the bicycle about half the time, the rest of the time I just have to rock back and forth own foot at a time. I am pretty much off the pin killers, taking them only before bed and first thing in the morning.

Pixie Dust to all who are in need.

Have a great day Team!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Same old - same old here. I did get outside to walk up and down the driveway to practice my walking (I am learning how to walk again), it should be nicer today outside and will do that again.

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

 

[es45]

Happy Tuesday, everyone,

Heading to the gym tonight for a 3 mile run on the treadmill.

Stay warm!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

We had a follow up appointment with the Doc in Fort Collins for Scott's knee, all is looking good, he was released to ride bike outside, so he has enjoyed taking a bike to the mailbox for mail and newspaper. Weather has been really nice for last 2 days, I have been enjoying outside walks, and I am up to a 30:25 mm!!!! (for almost a mile distance).

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

 

[RunRookie]

Good Morning Team!

We had a follow up appointment with the Doc in Fort Collins for Scott's knee, all is looking good, he was released to ride bike outside, so he has enjoyed taking a bike to the mailbox for mail and newspaper. Weather has been really nice for last 2 days, I have been enjoying outside walks, and I am up to a 30:25 mm!!!! (for almost a mile distance).

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

I love hearing about your and Scott's steady progress!!!

 

[Lynn G]

I love hearing about your and Scott's steady progress!!!

Thanks Rick, just wish it would move a bit faster!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Numbers nearly the same as last week:

Weekly numbers:
Weight:151.5 - no change
Exercise:11 hours - Pts 11
Eating:
Dairy 7 pts
Water 5 pts
Total:23 pts

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

 

[Lynn G]

Happy Easter!

 

[es45]

Weight
158 lbs for a loss of 1.0 lb

Exercise
Completing a weekly workout challenge = 0 (Are we still doing these? )
5 hours of exercise = 5 points

Healthy eating
Drinking 8 glasses of water a day = 7 points
Trying a new healthy food or recipe for the week = 0 point
Taking a multivitamin daily = 0 points
Eating five servings of fruits and veggies daily = 7 points
Eating two servings of dairy a daily = 7 points

Total points:26

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Happy Monday!

We got thru another PT session! I got in a walk when we got home, wanting to beat the incoming weather. I made it a mile today, with a 30mm pace! Cannot wait until I am off the Coumadin (blood thiner) and can start taking Advil which should help with swelling (Thurs).

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Survived another PT session, but was told I should not be walking a mile a day, I can walk 1/2 mile a day. Another nice day today, it is warming up again.

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

 

[es45]

Glad you are doing well, Lynn! How are the pups? Have they been anxious that you are moving less/slower lately?

AFM: 3 miles at the gym. Boring but at least it is done.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Elizabeth - the dogs do not seem to mind missing their walks, they are happy as long as someone feeds them regularly!

AFM - Very sore knees last night, guess I may have done too much, will take it easy today and see if that helps. The weather has been so nice, I just want to be outside walking, but may have to make it outside SITTING today.

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Weekly numbers:
Weight:149.5 I am down 2 pounds, and under 150!!!!!!
Exercise:12 hours I even kept track this week,so I know that is an accurate number. Pts 12
Eating:
Dairy 7 pts
Water 7 pts
Vitamins 2 pts (I can take vitamins again, off the Coumadin)
Veggies 3 pts
Total:31 pts

Pixie Dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day team!