I’m back on the IR list and sidelined from exercise. Give the ear a day or two to mend so I don’t get it all sweaty, and the BP up causing additional swelling/pain.
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I’m back on the IR list and sidelined from exercise. Give the ear a day or two to mend so I don’t get it all sweaty, and the BP up causing additional swelling/pain.
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Back at it 2.07 mi/:25 min.
Tuesday weigh in 226 lb, looks like a pound a week. Thought I’d be at 220 by 4/1. Didn’t happen, too many set backs.. on IR 3 times since 2/1.
Straight ahead, “can’t never did anything” ~ some guy
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221.8. Slow.
You need to lose more weight quicker. You’re generally 5lbs less than me, so the faster you get to 215 the quicker I’ll get to 220...Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
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I'm going to try something soon. Maybe.
Headed to the allergist Thursday, which I have needed to do for years. That's a definite. Just part of getting health in order.
Then I am going to go see a podiatrist about my feet...the arch, bad nails when I run that turn in, pronation, etc.
Then I'm going to an athletic shoe store and be fitted for real running shoes that fit my feet.
That's the pre-plan.
After all of that, I'm going to try to match the Commissioner. At least in 50 day segments.
Greg Sankey has run, outdoors, for 350 days in a row, at least 35 minutes each day and often more. It's 3.5-4 miles minimum, often 5 miles, with occasional runs up to 9 miles.
He's a runner. I'm a guy who pretends to run. There's a difference. But if he can run for 35 or more minutes a day every day, so can I.
I'd like to try it in a 50 day stretch.
It may be a pipe dream. But I'd like to try it.
Good luck, sounds like a good plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
I’m sticking to 30/35 minutes a day on the machine which equates to about 2.5 or so miles.
224
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It's a lot better for your knees, ankles, etc. Right now, I have been blessed with no issues related to those items, so I'm going to continue, as I find it more tedious to do it indoors than suffering outdoor elements. You are more dedicated than I am.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
I have to get a referral to see a podiatrist, so I have an annual physical scheduled Monday. This will be my 2nd in less than 5 years, so I'm really doing well. Now that I think of it, it's probably not a bad idea to get before I embark on this journey anyway.
I did mis-speak, :30/:35 a day 5 days/week, not every day. Still, I do feel feel better over all after getting back in shape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
My latest brick wall was the 2nd covid shot reaction (see covid thread). I hope to start back exercising on Sunday. After a week lay off, my plan is to go :20/ 5 days and then add :05 each week to get back to :30/:35
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It’s not my usual weigh in day, but it is Easter which marks the end of my sweets fast. I did make it to 220.2.
After enjoying a few Easter bunny treats I’m going back to the sweets fast until May.
Laid off the machine all last week after battling the vaccine reactions, and started back tonight for a 1.6mi :20min session on the machine... it hurt.
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Rode my bike 11 miles yesterday. I have got to stop going to the breweries along the way. Had a net gain of about 300 calories.
Official weigh in day, I’m in my teens, again, 219.6
Machine broke, again, I’ll get it welded tomorrow and hope to back in business tomorrow
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Haven't weighed, but I have definitely gone the wrong way. Well, I have weighed, I guess, at 228.5 at the doctor's office, but that's a little apples and oranges. Weighing in the afternoon, fully clothed with shoes on, etc. Still, I'm well over 220, probably 224 ish in the morning.
Have been to the allergist, and my internist, and have my referral to the podiatrist. I have used this as an excuse to eat what I want and no exercise until getting fully checked out. About another week of this.
I'm going to follow doctor's orders, but the nurse I spoke with yesterday after my surgery gave me a sheet that said no running for 4 weeks, no lifting weights for 4 weeks, etc.
I'll talk to him Thursday about it, because I'd like to go ahead and start/resume. I'm thinking that's for like "real" runners, marathon guys, that kind of thing--not me, who plods along slowly and walks to catch his breath. Foot doctor Thursday morning, eye doctor Thursday afternoon, and hopefully I can start back soon.
Weigh in day. Good news I didn’t gain any weight, bad news I didn’t lose any either. Still hanging at 219.6.
I’m up to 2.5 mi fives days/wk in :30 min. Moving up a half mile/day by week’s end.
Thing killing me over the last week is business travel along with daily lunches. Never going to make 210 by May 1.
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Foot doctor, 9am tomorrow, eye doctor 12:50.
Hoping I can begin exercising again next week.
In fairness, there is no reason at all I should be eating like crap, but I have used my non-exercise as an excuse to eat poorly. I need to be kickstarted back into action.
Foot doctor checkup fine. Gave me some inserts to go in my running shoes that he wears when he runs and plays basketball, so I'm good. Even wears the same brand running shoes I wear, and said I did not need to go to a running store and buy expensive running shoes (unless I just wanted them).
Eye doctor checkup next, and that will tell me when I can start again.
Great news. Eye pressure 13. I have NEVER in my entire life seen a number that low. NEVER.
He cautioned me that it was not reliable yet, and it could be inconsistent for next couple of weeks but it was certainly good news.
He said absolutely no running for the next two weeks, and I have another appointment two weeks from today. Hopefully he will tell me I can start running again then but it may be another couple weeks after that. I can wait. My eyesight is too important.
223.8 was better than I expected this morning. I'm probably at least 3 weeks from exercising but I'm hoping I can convince myself to do boring walks, which will likely help me from eating poorly. If I'd just eat right without exercising I'd be fine but I don't, and I know me.
Stuck between 219 and 220.
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Finally a little movement, albeit small, but I’ll take it. 218.4
I guess bumping up to :40/ 5 days a week has helped.
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Well, my little tiny bit of good news today is that the doctor released me for full activity today. So I can go back running if I want. My schedule sucks from now until mid-june, however. I have my daughter's graduation, and then I'm going to move her to her new job 2000 miles away round trip, which will mean I will take a week's vacation to do so. Then at the end of this month my in-laws are celebrating their 90th birthday oh, and all the siblings in their spouses are taking them the dinner and spend a couple of days with them. We have all been vaccinated and I know my wife is craving hugging her parents after all this time. Anyway, I'm going to try starting tomorrow to find some time every day but I'm not starting my daily 40 minute run every day for at least a hundred straight days yet. I will start that in June.
I have now started back riding my bike. I have a semi-regular riding partner. We are doing about 7 to 10 miles 3 or 4 times a week. I am burning about 700 to 1000 calories each ride. I hope to increase the calorie burn by increasing the number of climbs on the route. Goal is to burn 1200 cals with each ride. Hopefully if I can do that over the summer I can put a dent in the weight and and improve the blood sugar levels. I sure need to.
Two weeks in FL and no exercise didn’t do me any good. I went backwards but not as much as I anticipated.
221.4
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Well, no I won't. I'm going to be limited for four weeks after another eye surgery June 14, so I hope to start in July.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
Good for you guys (Mick, Blueboss) that are keeping the thread going with healthy activity and exercise. Please keep inspiring me.
Guys, you're so motivating! Can't wait to get back to my training programs. All gyms were closed in my area because of covid, and exercising at home is not for me. On the contrary, I was eating a lot and just have no idea how to get back on track after 4 months of binge eating. I started a course of Leanbean, which is considered the best fat burner for women, and I can notice a considerable change. Anyways, I hope to get in shape as soon as possible. What other products have you used for appetite suppression?
My total lethargy is starting to wear on me, (literally) so here we go… 7/1/21 back on the torture machine starting out 5 minute intervals for a few days than doubling it to 10 minutes for a few days and so on, and so forth.
I’ve managed to creep up from 217/218 on 5/5/21, to 224/225 6/30/21. Same routine, get in cardio shape, then add some kind of diet that doesn’t include Blue Bell, and Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream.
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I had surgery six days ago and I am restricted right now, and will not be able to exercise this summer until at least early Fall. I can walk, but that's not my favorite thing.
Tough sled’n over here at the house of boss!
2.58 mi in :30 min…I’m lucky to still be alive…. Working on 3 mi.
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That is pretty good work!Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
My focus has been almost exclusively on bike riding this summer. I have been getting in 3 or 4 rides a week. So far all are in the 7 to 12 mile range, 45 minutes up to an hour and a quarter. Wed. Night I got in 9 1/2 miles and burned 220 calories. Goal is to get 30 miles a week or 120/month.
FitBit tells me 2.64 today at :32 minutes burning 518 calories…. a little faster pace today.Quote:
Originally Posted by MickintheHam
Not sure how accurate it is, but it’s a base line to build from.
Com’on 3 miles
Keep on pedaling Mick, at least you’re going somewhere. I started out 4 feet from my television :32 minutes later I’m still 4 feet from my television.
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2.78 mi. :32 min inch by inch to 3 miles.
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You'll be there soon! Hit 32 miles for last week. About 75% of what I was doing before the pandemic. Riding through downtown yesterday was a lot of fun. There were a lot of riders out. Rode past the new stadium downtown. It will be ready for UAB football on time.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
2.91 miles and still 4 feet from my television. I need to get a bicycle…Quote:
Originally Posted by MickintheHam
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You wouldn’t be alone. Bikes are gaining in popularity for older adults. What I like is you can change the scenery every time out. I found with walking or jogging I was getting bored. I have one segment downtown that is 2 and 1/4 long with only 2 stop signs, very gentle grades and minimal traffic. I ride it every time. It allows me to get some good speed work. From this segment I can branch off into some interesting diverse places. Unfortunately there are 6 craft breweries within a mile and a half of this segment. I succumbed to one tonight after riding about 9 miles. Hell, it was 90 degrees at 6 pm.Quote:
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Beat my weekly and monthly goals this morning. Rode the bike 34 miles this week and 158 miles fir the month. The winds today were as strong as I have ridden in for a long, long time.
Great job…Quote:
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I finally got to 3 miles :35 min daily on machine. Cut grass today, which damn near killed me :55 mins just short of 3mi, 2.96 mi…it’s hot and humid, Ohio River Valley weather.
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Birmingham invented hot, humid weather! This morning we were getting the outer wind bands from Ida gusting during the ride. The first leg of 18 blocks was dead into the wind. As we made a turn I grabbed my jersey, it was completely soaked on both sides. I don’t believe I have ever labored so hard.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
People that talk about heat and humidity really don’t know unless they’ve experienced the south’s version of heat and humidity. The Ohio River Valley rivals, the western part of the state over in the Paducah area, or at least as I recall, and it’s as rough as I’ve lived in including S Florida. I’ve heard stories of legendary H/H from AL, GA, LA, and MS, and can validate most with the exception of MS…never been.Quote:
Originally Posted by MickintheHam
Then compound it by exercising in it, “it just means more in the south”
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Very funny stuff Boss. congrats on getting three miles. I stopped running because I couldn’t make three and couldn’t handle the psychological side off it.
Next up 3.5 mi, the big question is, how many minutes to get there?
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