I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 8 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
I did not write anything down for this week.
Fabulousness
At the end of the week, Mr. PiN and I hit the road for a family event with my brother.
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: After some procrastination and changing plans, I went out for a 20 minute walk.
- Sunday: Another late afternoon walk in the neighborhood, 25 minutes.
- Monday: A workout with my trainer, 30 minutes. Later in the afternoon, it was perfect fall weather. I got a lift up the hill and walked home, 20 minutes.
- Tuesday: A walk to my pick up point, 18 minutes.
- Wednesday: A solo tennis lesson, as my fellow student had to call off injured. 60 minutes.
- Thursday: A walk to my pick up point after work, 18 minutes.
- Friday: Today was a travel day. Before we left the house, I ran up and down the stairs a million times, but I didn’t get any real exercise.
Total: 101 minutes of walking, 30 minutes of strength training, and 60 minutes of tennis, for a total of 191 minutes. I met my exercise goal!
Monthly Round Up
- Exercise goals (150 minutes per week; but only 90 minutes when working on the hospital wards): Achieved in 3/4 weeks..
- Clutter goals: Any progress here is due to Mr. PiN, who tidied up our kitchen, dining room, and started clearing up our basement. Garbage night has become quite an event, as he balances clearing out excess items with treating our garbage men well.
- Local Adventures. Went to a concert (not the symphony) at a new-to-me venue.
- Social activity (one in-person activity per month and/or attending services). We went to the symphony with another couple, after hosting them for dinner. Enjoyed a porch party at a former partner’s, and cheered for the local road race. Attended services once, and ran into several people I knew. Also attended my retired friend’s annual party, 17 years after meeting my (to-be) husband at that year’s iteration.
I hope you have had a good week as well. Feel free to share any fabulous news of your own.