Accomplishments and Goals - 13 JAN 15

Done today:

• Did the recycling


• Picked up a couple of things at Smart & Final


• Did dishes


• Spent an hour on writing.

To be done tomorrow:

• Go to the YMCA for my Wellness Coaching Session.


• Possibly a swim after.


• Clean and vacuum around desk.


• Write.

Fails

• Didn't get to the Y for a swim.


• Forgot to post this.

It's fun to stay at the YMCA!

You know I had to do that.

Had my meeting with a personal trainer at the Y this morning. Went incredibly well. I explained my goal of regaining some of the muscle tone and endurance I had before the stroke and my limitations. He immediately came up with a plan for me that starts slow and we can build on that from there.

I told Randy that I expected to come at least three times a week. My workout is going to be 40 minutes on a recumbent bike (which has a TV, so I need to dig up some headphones) followed by reps on a push-up machine and a rowing machine. Total time, about an hour. He also recommended getting in the pool either for aqua aerobic classes or just during free swim to work on motion.

Extremely happy with this. Also, you log your workouts (most of the machines do it for you) and earn points. Earn enough points, and you get t-shirts!There's also such a great sense of community here, and no gym rat pressure. I foresee spending a lot of time at the Y.

Now if I can just get that damn song out of my head...

Accomplishments and Goals - 14 JAN 15

Done today:

• Went to the YMCA.


• Met with a personal trainer.


• Did ten minutes on the recumbent bike.


• Reps on machines I will learn the names of, I swear.


• Deposited two unexpected checks.


• Went to Smart & Final for Gatorade.


• Did some writing, but not at all happy with it.


• Set up online account for the system that monitors workouts.

To be done tomorrow:

• Cleaning around the desk and entryway.


• Laundry.


• Work on an article I promised to write.

Fails:

• No cleaning today.


• I drank too much beer.

Going forward I'm going to post the details of my workouts. Nice thing about the Y, their machines are on FitLinxx so I can monitor my progress.