Weight Loss and Exercise #5

I took a 30 min walk this morning. I really wish fall-like weather would get here; it's still in the 70s in the morning. Even here, that is above normal.

I didn't get any coffee today. So I'm only at 880 calories and 123 carbs. I've had 63 grams of protein because I had a couple protein drinks. My head is feeling it from the lack of caffeine though.

I did pilates today, not wanting to overdo it and flare up the strain. At least the fractured toe is not hurting any more. I may go for a walk tomorrow, depends how early I get up. I have an 8 AM pdoc appt., and I have to leave here by 7:30 to make it there on time..

I took a 40 min walk today, just over 2.5 miles.

I got a jog in this morning, it was a bit blowy and bracing but I enjoyed it, I got a bit out of whack a couple of times but slowed down and I felt easier.

I took a 3 mile power walk this morning

I went for a walk today

5k jog this morning, not as blowy which helped, I set off too fast as my music wasn’t the right pace but slowed down and enjoyed it much more.

Food wise I’ve had some treats recently and really need to reign that in a bit but overall not too bad.

I just bought a Pilates bar

That's awesome!

I did pilates this morning Trying to rotate pilates with walking as I still have some muscle strain. I don't know if my body ever will let me get back to jogging. Getting old is the pits

Ooh! Ive been thinking about one. Let us know how you like it!

I've started to do the breathing technique recommended by Wim Hof. I do it lying down in bed to energize myself for the day.

Then I do pushups and crunches. Today I lost count while doing crunches, and I did an extra 10.

The breathing gives me strength and endurance to do these exercises.

He also recommends cold showers, starting out with 15 seconds of cold water at the end of a normal shower and gradually increasing the time. I just cannot do that, but I can splash cold water on my face, hair, forearms with no problem.

Well my jog didn’t happen this morning, I was on a very rare night out with my colleagues last night which involved some alcohol, and a lot of dancing and singing - I’m therefore claiming the dancing as exercise lol. I was taken aback by how much my colleagues drank! I drank only two small beers and I still feel groggy this morning, no way could I have drunk that much.

So my challenge today is to get a bit of movement into my day. Feeling a little fragile right now though.

I need to first figure out how to use the Pilate bar.

We could make a Lucy and Ethel workout video!

I did a 3.25 mile power walk this morning, stopping at the park to do a few of their outdoor ab and weight machines. I think my abs and obliques will definitely be sore tomorrow!

OMG, I want one!
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I've been doing Wim Hof breathing and found that my pushups and crunches are a tad easier if I do them right after the breathwork.

I'm at 1,117 calories, 155 carbs, and 66 mg or whatever of protein. My sodium is pretty bad but my blood pressure is ok today.

I just did 23 minutes on my treadmill while watching TV. I also finished organizing my closet earlier.

I did pilates this morning since rain was forecast. I hope to walk tomorrow, but there is a good chance of rain then too, so I just have to wait & see.

Oh, and I vacuumed which is pretty good exercise too!

thank you for the link

This morning I had a good power walk; I covered 3 miles in under 45 min which is a good pace. I stopped at the park to do the ab machines & some arm tension weights. I will probably be sore from that tomorrow! Then, I walked the 0.5 mile home at a slower pace. I wish the weather would cool off though. It was 78F with 84% humidity, and that is a chore to exercise in! There was a breeze but it was from the south/southwest, which any breeze off the Gulf of Mexico is a warm breeze that doesn't help much. I wonder if you burn more calories walking in weather like that? I really don't know.

Hi blueberry! I took racewalking classes taught by olympians in california in the 1980s. At the time they told us that if the heat plus the humidity was over 150, then maybe dont go out. The attachment says 180, so maybe i have a wimpy memory. The pace adjustments in the table would equal work / calorie, i assume. You continue to inspire me. I have become much more active - for me!

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I'm at 962 calories, 146 carbs, and 33 grams of protein. And for once my sodium is ok at 878mg. I've started eating eggs again and other stuff.

I did yoga today, got rid of the sugar in my house so I'm feeling very irritable without it. I might do 30 minutes on the treadmill today