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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

More Walking!

Umm... Car less and Id less...  My wallet, cell phone and camera case were stolen this weekend...  So, I walked  1.6 miles to the DMV and back... and then to the Bank!

I getting there...

Oh, and Happy Birthday Radhika! :)

Friday, February 12, 2010

No Car! Just Legs!

Had a little car hiccup on Thursday. With Valentines Day approaching, and love in the air, I think my car had fallen in love with another car, and got just too close!

I decided to take the opportunity and not be a lazy bum... and I walked 3.8 miles home from work today. And that too on a Friday evening.

Whoohoo! Here I come!  I CAN DO IT!

Thursday, December 03, 2009

Great start to my first week!

Great start to my first week! Really?

I fell down at the end of August. I thought I was fine, as I could walk. Painfully. I was going dancing 4 weekends running, on a swollen, tender and sore ankle.  I finally went to get an x-ray - and it was fine. However, the pain and swelling was concerning me, and my Doctor had given me a referral letter for to see an Orthopedist. So I did.  I was put in an ankle brace, and had to attend physical therapy twice a week for five weeks.  I had torn some soft tissue, and was loosing muscle slack. If there is no improvement, then I would need an MRI and maybe surgery! YIKES!

I had my MRI 2 weeks ago, and have just come back from my MRI results... Good news is that I won't need surgery! Bad news is that I've had a cortisone shot in my foot! I have a bruised bone, have nerve damage and scar tissue.  The cortisone will help with the swelling and pain. However, initially, there will be swelling and pain for 24-48 hours. :( At least once the swelling goes down I can wear my girly shoes, dresses and leave my jeans for weekends only! :)

So, it's not all that bad!  I just can't go to the gym until Sunday now.

Great start to my first week? Yes, of course it is! I'm on a mission here, and I CAN DO IT!

Two Hours!

My alarms now go off at 5am every morning now. After a great spin class yesterday, I nearly did go to the gym this morning...

Nearly.

Unfortunately, I snoozed my alarm for 2 hours. I was awake, thinking, and contemplating.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

No Wobbly Legs!

I went to my first spin class in the USA this morning!  I was worried, because I had only gone to one spin class back in the UK, many many years ago. And all I remember was that I came out with what I term "wobbly legs"... :( Hence, I was worried!

However, the class at 24hr Fitness was great fun!  I didn't come out with "wobbly legs."

It started at 5:45am. Going up a hill. Down a hill. Passing other cyclists. Nearly at the finish line! I WON!!! Pumping and energetic music. And a cute instructor!

I'll be back there next week!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Five Tubs of Ice Cream and a Workout!

I love ice cream. I eat only a couple of teaspoons though. Hmmm... Of several varieties, that is.

Last night, I threw out 5 tubs:
  • Pineapple Coconut
  • Green Tea
  • Mint Chip
  • Pistachio Gelato
  • Kulfi Cream Falooda - Pink
I still have 3 cartons left though! (Mango, Ginger, and Italian Kiss Chocolate-Hazelnut Gelato.)
See, I am on the road to fitness!  I did wake up at 5am. I did go to the gym at 5:30am. I did a my first workout! I did good today! :)

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Two Alarms Set for 5:00 AM

The road to completion is 238 days away! So, the grueling gym schedule is laid out as follows:
  • Monday - 5:30 am
  • Tuesday - evening
  • Wednesday - 5:30 am spin class
  • Thursday - evening
  • Friday - 5:30 am something
  • Saturday - Morning hike
  • Sunday - day of rest!
Wish me sweet dreams and good luck! My two alarms have been set for 5 am. Which reminds me, I need to find my iPod!