I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 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 Fabulousness
- After some persistent follow up, I am going to get my desired reimbursement for a project I took over. (Vague much? But persisting to get what I asked for is not something I have done well in the past.)
- And I enjoyed a festive holiday celebration.
Fitness Log
The goal is to 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 wasn’t feeling super energetic, but I went for a walk anyway. I ran into my friend’s husband walking their dog, and forgot to turn off my timer, so I am totally guessing at the time I actually spent walking. I will call it 33 minutes.
- Sunday: A walk home from the shopping area, after getting a lift there. 23 minutes.
- Monday: My walk part way home was followed by a workout with my trainer. 20 minutes walking, 30 minutes strength training.
- Tuesday: Lots of communication SNAFUs with Mr. PiN resulted in a pick up outside the hospital. I walked a bit to get to the entrance where he was waiting, but I will call this a no-exercise today. (If all goes well, I will meet my exercise goal tomorrow, anyway.)
- Wednesday: A tennis lesson. 60 minutes.
- Thursday: A walk after work to the pick up point. 20 minutes.
- Friday: All day at the computer, with bad weather after hours. No exercise today.
Total: 96 minutes walking, 30 minutes strength training, 60 minutes tennis. 186 minutes of exercise; I made my goal and did some muscle work. Success!