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.
Fabulousness
During the weekend, there was plenty of activity in the area where I get picked up from work. I got to enjoy people watching, and some middle-aged (probably my-aged!) men playing their own songs on a lawn for the public. It reminded me that there are some very nice aspects to living in a city.
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 during this hospital week?
- Saturday: A long day today, no exercise.
- Sunday: A walk part way back from work, to my pick up point. 20 minutes.
- Monday: A walk after work to my pick up point. 20 minutes.
- Tuesday: Once again, I took a 20 minute walk from work to my pick up point.
- Wednesday: I walked to a slightly farther pick up point, but I no longer time my walk. I will still call this 20 minutes.
- Thursday: A walk part way home from work, 20 minutes.
- Friday: I figured I had reached my 90 minute goal for the week. So that when my work ran long today, I had no shame in asking for a pick up at the hospital itself (no walking).
Total: 100 minutes walking, which got me to (and a little past) my goal for the week. Clearly, incorporating a walk into my commute was the key driver for reaching my goal.
“Friday fabulousness” – what a wonderful title! I hope you have a fabulous weekend.
Thank you, sometimes the quest for alliteration leads us to unexpected places. I hope you have a fabulous weekend as well!