In case you don’t look back to past dates...
Thank you for sharing what brings you Joy.

By chance, I came across this quote that described how I felt as I read each of your encouraging & heartwarming posts❣️

May 8
Exercised?: Yes. (20 mins bodyweight exercises)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes

Did not get out as early work conferences and school parent-teacher interview in the evening. Managed to do the full bodyweight set though, so will sleep well tonight.

As @RangerRickL. mentioned, there are a number of exercise that can be done when injured. Also a number of exercises that can be done without needing equipment (like the bodyweight set I do - little floorspace required - no impact and can be modified to suit physical conditions).

When injured, rest the injured area. Follow doctors orders.

@MadisonMolly2017. That quote is so true. It great to see and hear someone talk about what they are passionate about. Love TED talks. Could get lost in them for hours. (like: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU https://youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU )

Just discussed exercising after a very hard workout at my PT session yesterday.

My left knee was mildly bothering me. She diagnosed that my left quad was in a knot. (When she used rolling bar on it, it would roll smoothly then lurch over bumps “that’s the knotted area” she said”. She gave me an exercise that would help stretch the quad while releasing the hamstring & recommended it & the roller if knee was sore in future. She then pulled out a Hypervolt handheld devise that deliverers high speed vibrations to the area.
Amazing. Quad released, not pulling on knee, I’m all better this AM.

It’s a Very expensive device, but the PT said they come on sale the holidays & “Knots of muscles are going to be part of your life when you’re working out hard regularly, so it’s a device I’ve actually considered purchasing for myself because I’ll be able to exercise more frequently if I can unlock my knotted muscles faster.”

She made a large distinction between weight bearing & non-weight bearing exercises in my situation (knee/quad).

“Swimming is the best exercise as it is not load bearing.” Exercises lying down, ditto.

I found all of this info helpful, as I’m never sure whether to use or rest a very sore muscle or if I can tell my knee is not quite right. I’ve been taking “saunters” as I read a light walk can help even more than stretching/massages.

Now, I’m going to try to find a gym with an indoor pool (to avoid sun) to use post hard hikes.

Also, she said taking long uphill hikes on trails is the BEST thing I can do to build strength throughout my body (incl core) and to improve my balance. That the exercises she gives me won’t even do as myluch for me as those hikes. My husband & I will do this each weekend from now on. It’s a favorite way we can spend time together
Then I’ll swim the next day or pool walk (thanks @craigo3154 )

BTW- I totally agree on bodyweight exercises. She is gradually building up my core through modified planks, which she makes a little harder every 2 weeks. I’m shocked at how fast I’m improving.

“The core strength builds the fastest of all the muscle groups.” Very exciting to know!

@craigo3154 I have watched this video several times the past few months. Thank you for the reminder.

It has help me deal with other monkeys several times. Especially the food and exercise monkeys. There are some food I should just eat a little but the monkey likes the taste so much that it will eat too much The feeling the next day is not worth it.

Posting early today, but if I mess up, I'll come back and adjust!

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES! Walked at the park during lunch and saw geese with babies, ducks with babies and turtles!
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES!
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES!

May 8th
Exercise: Yes, Zumba
Tracking: Yes
Calories: Yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Yes...Cardio
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

May 8
Exercise: Yes walking, gardening and strength training
Tracking: Yes
Calories: Yes

3 success: 5 pass

Exercise? Yes - 60 mins fast walk, 62 mins netball - during summer league we play versatility, meaning we change position randomly each quarter. I usually play center court so super happy with 3 goals! And the win!
Tracked? Yes
Calories? Yes

Yes x 3

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, recumbent bike,20 minutes, 6.08 miles
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Yes x 3. 25 min on the bike today. Not my best day but, in part because of this challenge, a decent day.

Yes x 3. Calories just under.
While pregnancy is not an injury, those who are injured have my sympathy as I've had to adjust what I can do and what my own expectations are of 20 exercise/active minutes. Swimming, walking, yoga and pilates are all the current winners for me.

Loved the cute goslings photo!

5/8
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 40 minute walk in cool spring sunshine today
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, on target
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes