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Yesterday I walked Dottie 30 minutes and did my leg stretches. Now for the Reveal (Part 1): Yesterday I learned that I will be doing a total of 6 personal training sessions (30 minutes each) for the next 3 weeks, for 2 days a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. The first two personal training sessions or so will be an assessment…

Today: I mowed for 40 minutes, did 30 lunges (each leg) and the leg stretches. I did not go to Boot Camp today because I was way too tired. This afternoon I took a 50 minute nap. It sure is fun to log a nap into my exercise day 😁 Tonight I played the 1st Trumpet part to fill in for the one who usually plays it but who…

@Deeder522 So glad to hear the smoke is lifting for you! Sorry to hear about the headache though, I hope you feel better soon. Sounds like fun going to the food truck with a friend, and getting exercise too! Wow, you've been busy with all the deep cleaning! Great job finishing your rings too! I'm probably still resting 😅…

Sorry for my absence, things got really busy around here this weekend, and then my dad still needs a lot of help, too, on top of everything else. Thursday was a rest day, even though it never feels like one, always being an intense work day instead. But it's all good. I did do my daily leg stretches. And my Tai Chi DVDs…

Yesterday I only did my leg stretches. I think I'm laying low and resting for a bit because soon I will be exploring something new, and I will keep you posted as things unfold. Today I did 70 minutes Tai Chi, walked Dottie 40 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening, did 30 lunges (each leg) and did my leg…

Yesterday I did 30 lunges (each leg) and 5 minutes leg stretches. No Boot Camp class as that did not work out today, will try again next week. The weather reporters are saying that all the smoke in our area will be clearing out today due to new wind patterns, so that's good news. And it is raining all day here, too, so…

Today I walked Dottie for 25 minutes. I also went to the used book store and found an armload of books to buy (and then lug around the store, to my car, and then home). Mostly they were cookbooks, which I certainly do not need any more of! 🤣 It was so fun though! Tonight I did my 5 minutes of leg stretches. Happy June!…

My June Goals: 1. Go to these group workout classes at my gym: Boot Camp (Mondays) and Tai Chi (Wednesdays). 2. Try out the new Friday group class Weightlifting at my gym sometime this month, then try a new workout during each remaining week = 4 new workouts I will have tried by the month's end. 3. Fit in walks whenever I…

@zichab Wow, and wow again! Incredible report for May! Here's to June! Cheers!

@zichab Outstanding all around!! Thank you! Doing lunges this month was great! I only missed one day, but I got them all caught up a few days later, so in the end I got all the lunges done! That's exciting to add in planks soon—-I'll be rooting for you! Yes, you're going to have abs of steel! We actually smelled the smoke…

Today we worked outside all afternoon planting the rest of the flowers we bought weeks ago. Mark bought a few too many so it was a trick to figure out where to plant them all! I also re-potted a spider plant that had outgrown it's pot. All this had been on my To Do list for awhile—feels good to finally get it all done. I…

Thursday was a rest day, and I took another rest day yesterday, but I still did get my 20 lunges done, each leg. I'm looking forward to a brand-new month starting tomorrow! 😀 @Deeder522 Good job mixing it up and trying out different ideas! @megd44 Way to go getting your workout done before the weather hit! Thank you:) I've…

Yesterday I walked Dottie 20 minutes. Today I did 80 minutes Tai Chi, I mowed for 35 minutes, I walked Dottie 20 minutes, and I did 20 lunges (each leg). @megd44 I am too, thank you:) That sounds like a very special getaway place with your family, and those are the best hugs ever! Great walk and well done on all of your…

Sorry for my absence, it's been non-stop here. My dad was discharged from the hospital yesterday and he's doing very well! He's come a long way. Recent days have all run together, and I'm trying to get back in the swing of my own life again. Finding my normal routine again will help. It seems a long time ago the last time…

Wednesday I was not able to go to Tai Chi because I've been working with the hospital (my dad got admitted on Monday) and we've been engaged in doing all kinds of time-consuming things related to that like bringing overlooked/needed things to him, taking care of his home and his dog and cat, spending time with him there at…

Yesterday I walked Dottie twice: once in the morning 25 minutes and again in the evening 20 minutes. 20 lunges done, each leg. @Deeder522 Happy Birthday this week!! Sounds like you've been having a little bit of fun for your birthday, so glad! You deserve it! Cool photo, looks very festive. @megd44 Cool! I finally learned…

Today I worked in the garden and the yard for at least 3 hours. I planted 15 or so marigolds in the back garden bed, pulled weeds, watered everything, hauled rocks, raked and bagged old leaves, and planted rosemary and peppermint. Getting started on all this was hard, but once I got going it became fun. Hopefully we get…

Thursday was a rest day. Friday I did 20 lunges, each leg, and after that I took another much needed rest day. Saturday morning we walked at the river park 40 minutes, but avoided the river the best we could as it was way too windy and cold there along the river channel. Took cover from the wind by hiking the surrounding…

Today I did 80 minutes Tai Chi, 20 lunges (each leg), and walked Dottie 20 minutes. It hit 91 degrees here today. It's supposed to be our rainy season this month, but instead it's been hot, sunny and dry for the last week or so. I hope it rains soon! Tomorrow is my rest day so I'll catch up with you all on Friday! @megd44…

Today I took my kayak out for the first time this season, 75 minutes in all. Of course I didn't paddle that whole time, but for 75 minutes I was doing something with or for the kayak (hauling gear, sitting/floating in the lake which is an active sort of mindful "rest" to just keep the kayak balanced and stay afloat 😁…

I was not able to go to Boot Camp class today because we had to take my dad to some appointments. I made up for it though! This afternoon I walked Dottie 25 minutes, planted 10 cherry tomato plants, and spent at least 60 minutes cleaning out my kayak to get it ready to take out on the lake soon (can't wait!). First I…

Yesterday I walked with Mark at the river for 60 minutes and then walked Dottie 40 minutes. @megd44 Thank you:) Good workout! That's exciting about your garden! What are you planting? I have a little garden. I've learned by trial and error that vegetables generally don't like to grow in my garden but the herbs all love it,…

Today I mowed for 75 minutes, walked with Mark at the river (slow pace) then walked Dottie for 25 minutes. @megd44 Good job doing easier videos while recovering. Swapping out clothes is a lot of work; that will be so nice. @zichab Yes, you sure have come a long way, well done! It's so easy to forget because the goal shines…

Tonight I walked Dottie for 20 minutes and then did 20 lunges, each leg. After that I tried to mow but an important piece from the mower fell off so now we have to fix that first (after a trip to the hardware store). Such a bummer because I really wanted to mow, and the back yard really needs it. Oh well, tomorrow will be…

Wednesday I did 80 minutes Tai Chi, 20 lunges (each leg), and I walked Dottie 20 minutes. Yesterday was a rest day. @zichab Good deal, it's great to have a favorite workout! You're so welcome. Yes, I did pick up on your disappointment, but I just know you'll be able to do Firm 30 with weights again in due time. And you're…

Today I did 60 minutes Zumba and walked Dottie 20 minutes. I'm not very good at Zumba but I did work up a good sweat trying so I guess that's what matters 😅 @zichab You are wise to switch it up. Thank you for your enthusiasm for my lunges 😊 Excellent job doing ten lunges yourself with the 2-lb weight!

Today I did: 50 minutes Boot Camp, 20 stationary lunges (each leg), and 45 minutes mowing.

Today I walked Dottie 20 minutes, walked 20 minutes at the park with Mark, and did 10 minutes Restorative Yoga. @Deeder522 Nice job, and it's extra credit if you stop and take photos of blooming trees 😉 Great idea listening to audio books while walking! I understand about step as I'm not quite ready myself for it either.…

@zichab Congratulations on your fantastic report reflecting all your hard work the last 3 months! It's great to know how exercise shows up on the health report pages in such a measurable and clear way; very inspiring! Wonderful plan with your new focus on strength this month 💪 I've been there too (a heap on the floor, that…

My May Goals and Workouts (3 Goals): Monday: Boot Camp. Tuesday: Gentle Yoga or Zumba. Wednesday: Tai Chi. Thursday: Rest Day. Friday: A workout of my choice or another Rest Day (whichever I most need at the time). Saturday: Step. Sunday: Restorative Yoga. Fit in walks whenever I can! May Lunge Challenge (both stationary…