I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 7 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
After living in my neighborhood for 20 years, for the first time I ate inside the most popular pizza place (I may have had delivery a few times, but never ate in).
Fabulousness
The occasion of eating at the pizzeria was an invitation from one of Mr. PiN’s pickleball friends. Overall, there were 5 of us at the table; I was the only one still working. It was very nice to meet new people, and a little exciting to go out when I had clinic the next day.
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: 30 minute workout with my trainer. The day looked sunny, and I know this won’t last for much longer this year. So I accepted a ride to the bakery, and walked home in some lovely weather. 30 minutes walking.
- Sunday: My back was very stiff after yesterday, I rested and did not try to exercise.
- Monday: I was still stiff today too.
- Tuesday: A little stiff today, but I did walk to my pick up point before going to vote (I could, in theory, have walked to my polling place but I was glad of the ride). 17 minutes walking.
- Wednesday: Despite some continued back stiffness, I went to my tennis lesson. I am not sure if sharing the lesson gives me a break or makes me work harder (I suspect the latter). 60 minutes.
- Thursday: A walk to my pick up point, 17 minutes.
- Friday: It was a long day of work, and night fell early with the time change. My plans to exercise were shelved.
Total: 64 minutes of walking, 30 minutes of strength training, and 60 minutes of tennis for a total of 154 minutes. I slacked a bit, but still made my goal.
I hope you have had a good week. Feel free to share any fabulous news of your own.