I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 5 years, and plan to continue doing so.
Since the pandemic started, I have been keeping track of “firsts,” and more lately, I have been trying to note good things (“fabulousness”). It’s a good way to pay attention and not let life slide by.
Friday Firsts
This week’s firsts:
- I got to enjoy having a (cardiac) stress test. It turned out fine, so I actually could enjoy it. (“Failing” a stress test is never a fun time, from what I have heard.)
Fabulousness
I had the most relaxing weekend after 2 very long weeks in the hospital. I did not leave the house except for my walk. And I spent very little time working. It was glorious.
I also, received news that I passed another test this week: I passed my second medical boards of the year, and have diplomate status. Hooray!
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 was a total slug today. I needed that.
- Sunday: I finally had the pep (and warm enough weather) to go out for a walk. 20 minutes.
- Monday: A work out with my trainer for the first time in 2 months! 30 minutes.
- Tuesday: I worked later and was picked up at the hospital front door. No exercise.
- Wednesday: I was still sore from my training session, and was tired for my tennis lesson; we practiced serving for almost half of it. I will still count it as 60 minutes, though. I spent part of the day wondering: Can I get another 40 minutes in this week?
- Thursday: On my ride home from work, I was thinking that I could do a video and knock off 25-30 minutes of exercise. This would be good for my body and brain, and help me reach my exercise goals. Instead, my anxious work brain insisted on spending more time at the computer–which helped me feel more ready for an actual weekend off, but was bad for fitness.
- Friday: Worked all day and until about 8:30 pm. No exercise for me.
Total: 20 minutes walking, 30 minutes of strength training, and 60 minutes playing tennis. These were all lighter workouts as I returned to exercise. I managed only 110 minutes of exercise, but this is still much better than the prior weeks. We’ll see how long it takes to return to meeting my goals most weeks of the month.
I hope you have had a good week. Feel free to share any fabulous news of your own.