I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for over 3 years, and plan to continue doing so.
I started the Friday Firsts sections as a way of keeping track of some of my “firsts” as I dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Things seem to be settling down, but I will keep it for now–more as a way to be aware and thankful of what is happening in my life.
Friday Firsts
This week’s firsts:
- I realized I saw in 1 day–two women in their 70s, who came to me because I had taken care of their mothers. What are the odds?
Fitness Log
For the first few months of 2022, the goal is to do my PT exercises 3 times a week, and get 150 minutes of moderate exercise, of which (ideally) 60 minutes should build strength (yoga counts); if I am working in the hospital, my goal is just 90 minutes, which is a more realistic stretch during those busy days.
How did I do?
- Saturday: I was exhausted and lazy today. By evening, I perked up enough to do my PT exercises.
- Sunday: I did take a walk and enjoyed some fresh air. My usually-20 minute walk took 22 minutes, though.
- Monday: I returned to my video training sessions today, it felt good (though I was sore). 30 minutes.
- Tuesday: No exercise today. Though I had to do a lot of walking up and down long halls this afternoon because I was having technology problems.
- Wednesday: Afternoon walk of 31 minutes (basically at my usual pace). PT after dinner.
- Thursday: Nothing after work today.
- Friday: I was considering taking a walk after work, but I couldn’t clear enough of my inbox before sundown (the sidewalks aren’t in good enough shape to walk in the dark). PT before dinner instead.
Total: 53 minutes walking, 30 minutes of strength training, 3 PT sessions, for a total of 95 minutes. I am still not meeting my exercise goals, but at least I am doing my PT.