Sunday rest

Sunday is a break day.  I am taking a break today.

Not give up

The last thing I wanted to do was to give up.  I don't want to give up.  I don't feel like giving up.  However, it seems that way because I barely exercised.  I barely exercised because I have grown too accustomed to being sedentary.  I need to know how to start back exercising.,

Shopping: an exercise? Maybe

Today I actually exercised.  Sadly it seems, I have only exercised twice this week.  It has been a good week otherwise.  Pushing a cart and walking are both good exercises.  It is I believe good for the arms and for the abs.  I guess it is also a good exercise all over.

Change of plans

I may need to plan a new schedule for at least the next few days.  I have already formulated a schedule for exercising every day next month.  Today, I have been busy making plans and exercising myself mentally instead of exercising my body.  That is not a good thing or depends on how I look at it.  I have been procrastinating lately and that it is not a good thing either.

Today's musing

I did do some walking this afternoon though I wonder how much of a dent it would have made.  I need to exercise more.  I have been told this by my doctor and that is what I am going to do.  I feel like not doing it.  But at the same time I knew that it would be a mistake to go on feelings.

Break day 8/26/14

Today like every Tuesday I take a break from exercising.  But now I wonder if I should do so?

Today's results 8/25/14

Despite feeling a bit sluggish this morning, I did manage to exercise for at least 20 minutes today.  I burned 55 calories and walked on an average of 2 mph.  I did not bring the pedometer today, so I don't know how many steps to record.  Other than that, I think 20 minutes of exercise in that state is pretty good.

Today's break

Today, I take a break.  I wonder if I should now take a break on any Sunday.  Just a thought.

Today's entry 8/23/14

This weekend, I will take a break.  Though all things are subject to change.  I was not feeling well today.  I need to formulate a better plan than I have.  A lot of changes had to be made this past month and it will be over soon.

Today's results 8/22/14

Pedometer
Steps: 3508
Time: 30 minutes
Aerobic Steps: 1800
Distance: 1.6 miles
Calories burned: 162
Steps/min: 94.7

Sparkpeople
Steps: 3508/2500
Time: 10 minutes
Distance: 2 mph
Calories burned: 54

Time: 10 minutes
Distance: 2.3 mph
Calories burned: 62

Time: 5 minutes
Distance: 2.5 mph
Calories burned: 32

Time: 5 minutes
Distance: 3.0 mph
Calories burned: 36

Strength training: 18 calories burned

Treadmill
Distance range: 2 mph-3 mph
Time: 30 minutes
Calories burned : 176

Motivation time

I walked a little bit and did some movement.  Other than that I took a break rather because apparently I didn't so much this morning.  It is time I start a routine before I get my head out of the game and lose focus.

Today's results....

I have to make changes to my plans, but I did walk today.  This is a day free of appointments which is good. I believe that I walked a bit too slow today, however.  I didn't burn that many calories either.  However, I made plans to not overeat today but to follow that plan.

A slight change of plans is possible

I will walk today for at least 15 minutes.  That is a plan that I intend to follow.  I needed to catch up on my exercise routine.  I know that today is a rest day since it is Tuesday, but there is no rule that says that I can't do this and I can't do that.  My health is a high priority and I am taking it seriously.  As I am typing this, I have a light bulb moment about editing my exercise routine.  I should have done that earlier, but it is really better late than never.  It is also better to be safe than sorry.

Making a choice to exercise

I have made a conscious decision to exercise.  I can also make a conscious decision not to exercise.  That is my choice.  What I need to do is to exercise for at least 15 minutes a day.  I need for the exercise to at least make a dent.  I walk around, but I do wonder if that counts as exercise.  I doubt it since there is no real impact made.  So, I guess it means I took a break today.  On the other hand, there are 24 hours in a a day.

Break day 8/17/14

I may exercise today, but today, I have decided to take a break.

Saturday's results 8/16/14

I did pretty well today.  This is considering the much needed breaks and the pressure on my left knee.  I walked 2.4 mph for 15 minutes according to my pedometer.  I burned 62 calories for 0.6 mph.  That isn't too bad, but I know that I could do better.

Today's results

I walked for 15 minutes 2 mph.  I burned over 130 calories today according to sparkpeople.  I also walked on the treadmill for 15 minutes at 2.5 mph for over 80 calories according to my pedometer.  I also walked for 5 minutes at 3mph at nearly 40 calories for a total of  nearly 250 calories.  I am proud of myself and I hope to do better next time I use the treadmill.

Today's result 8/14/14

I walked at 2.4 miles per hour today.  I also burned 46 calories, which is too slow walking but at least I walked.  I also walked nearly 1400 steps with over 1200 aerobic steps.  I believe that though I did walk a bit too slow that it is more or less a good start.

Break but walked

I did some walking but not much.  During the appointment days I usually take a break.  So that is not what I did today.  Tomorrow I will walk in the backyard for at least 15 minutes.  My legs gave way because of the overwork.  Now I will be back in the saddle tomorrow now that I am better.

Walk and break

I plan to walk for the rest of the week.  I will take a break today.

What I need to do

I am going to exercise today for a few minutes.  What exercise I am going to do, I don't know.  I might just walk for a few minutes.  All I need to know is to read up on some exercises for those with my condition.  I may have arthritis or some other kind of inflammation.  This would explain the trouble with going up and down the steps.  It has been difficult for me to do so.

Break day

Today I am on a break.

Airing my frustration

I plan to take a much needed break.  However I did some walking today or at least walking around. I don't want to just stop exercising.  However, I want the exercise to produce some benefits.

Calories burned

I did exercise today.  However, it wasn't but so much.  I only exercised for 10 minutes at 2mph.  My leg was about to give way and I didn't want to fall again.  I took it slowly today.  However I burned 79 calories according the treadmill.  However according to Sparkpeople, it was slightly more than 80 calories.

Hopes and plans

I have gotten lazy today as I am having to go to my appointment tomorrow.  I plan to exercise after I get some labwork done.  I hope the labwork doesn't take a while because I wish to do some much needed exercising.  I don't wish to become lazy.

What is happening as I am typing this?

I am supposed to exercise today but right now I am taking a break.  I went to my appointment and as it is I may have a hip issue and that is why I have been tumbling lately.  The last time I took a tumble was Monday at the Wellness Center.  I may do some more walking today however.  I am doing okay however.  I just hope all will be well.

Today's break

I had taken a break today from exercise.  I usually take a break during the time I have an appointment or during the weekend.  I cannot afford more breaks than usual.  I want to lose 124 pounds and keep off those 124 pounds.

Good and bad news today

My legs were not okay, at least my right leg wasn't 100 %.  I had difficulty climbing on the elliptical today. However, I used more equipment that worked my abs and my shoulders.  So that is a good thing.  I also walked on the treadmill for half an hour at 2.0 mph, yet I have worked for up to 2.5 mph.  I burned 160 calories and walked a distance of over a mile.  I feel so much better since I have rested.

At rest today

Today I am at rest.  Tomorrow, I will exercise on the treadmill for 15-30 minutes.  Hopefully my legs will be okay.

Shopping as a "workout"

I am doing better yet I am still leery of climbing the steps.  After a couple of tumbles this past week, I am still careful.  I did however, some exercise.  Pushing a heavy grocery cart for nearly two hours is good for the shoulders, back, and abs.  I even managed to burn a few calories in the process.  I hope the calories did not go to waste with all that I consumed today.  Tomorrow, I will rest.

Pain and embarrassment, but a minor gain

Today was the first day this month.  I did some serious exercising...for me at least.  I worked 15 minutes on the treadmill at 2.5 mph.  I also worked 3 more minutes on the treadmill at 1.0% grade at 3.0 mph, or at least I tried.  I also tried to work 2 minutes on the treadmill.  It was embarrassing to say the least.  I didn't feel too embarrassing but looking back, I wonder how do I not know how to use a stationary bike?  Needless to say, I have not used a stationary bike in years, but I got it to work somehow, lol.  I also burned some calories in the long run.