Had a good inside ride this morning. Didn't go as far as I wanted because the knees are a bit stiff. I did some steps on the stair stepper and that helps the knees. Glutes are sore which means I need to hit the stair stepper more often.

It's been a year since my first knee surgery and they're still stiff, but they're so, so much better.

It's crazy warm in my area today so I'll get out for a short walk.

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Had a really good ride on the bike this morning while listening to Heavy D. All my rides have been good since I've mixed things up a bit.

I usually don't eat before exercising, but lately I eat a banana or a slice of banana-walnut bread with peanut butter on it 20 minutes before exercising and it's made a difference. It gives me a kick that I can feel as I'm working out and I treat myself to a chocolate protein drink afterwards. Works for me.

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“Motion is lotion” exercise report
 

So, a few weeks back I caught some bug which I probably got from somebody at the gym. I hate when people expose others to their illnesses by not staying home.

Anyhoooo: here is what I do when I go to the gym.

1) half hour on the recumbent bike at level 2. My heart rate scores are between 75 to 113, depending on how fast I pedal or position my body on the bike.

2) half hour of doing laps in the pool. Backstroke, only.

3) a good long sit in the jacuzzi (20 minutes or so)

4) sit in the steamy sauna for about 5 minutes, before I call it a day.

And, I definitely like my gym!! Get to see all the wildlife out on the river front and the blossoming cherry and plum trees. So pretty here, right now.

Lucky you, Katz. Sounds like you have nice times at the gym. :)

I had another good ride this morning. Beyoncé came on just as I was wrapping up so I stayed with it for another half mile.

I'm finally at a place where I know I'll pick up cycling again if I stop for few days or even a week or two. I guess I learned that last year with my surgeries but it's sinking in now. I didn't have an exercise routine for most of my life and since I've started exercising, I'd sometimes get anxious if I missed a day or two. Not anymore. This peace of mind added to the good ride I had this morning. No guilt for not exercising this weekend, no pressure to try and maybe make up for lost time. Just an easy ride while the sun came up.

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Had a good half-mile walk with sweet Bella this morning. I hadn't planned on exercising today, but found myself outside with the cutest doggie in the 'hood.

I was tired by the time we made it to Bella's home, but it was good walk. A year ago this time I was in between surgeries and was using a walker or cane just to make it to the restroom and kitchen. So, there is that, but I really need to up my "walkin' game." I'm going to some PRIDE parades on the lake this year and can't be gettin' tired after walking a few blocks.

Had some good rides this week, did a bunch of arm rolls, and put in some steps on the stair stepper (glutes are appreciating that). I'm stronger this year than I was last year, thank goodness. It's just taking time.

Hopin' y'all are gettin' in a step or two.

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Had a good ride this morning and went for a couple walks. Did a nice walk around HomeDepot. Arrived shortly after they opened to pick up a lock for the gate and was able to get in a good walk without a lot of people traffic. Next I went over to my local supermarket and super it is. It's like having an A&P and Macy's all in one. That walk almost wore me out, but I made it without spending more than $25.00.

I need to hit the stair-stepper but I think I'll have a donut and some coffee instead.

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Moderation in all things is wise, and you are a wise woman.

Awww, thank you, GM. I say the same for you. (f)

Had a great ride this morning while listening to some urban radio stations. Knees are stiffer than usual and I don't know why. I'll get on the stair stepper and stretch my calfs in a little while, that usually helps.

I might take my neighbor's dog, Bella, for a short walk later on if the snow doesn't stick. I like walking in the rain. Bella doesn't.

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Had a good walk this morning with Bella. It was raining lightly and we both held up well. I hadn't planned on walking because my instep is tender, but I couldn't resist when I went out for the mail and saw the cutest dog in the city.

It's been a year since my bilateral knee surgery and the knees are better than they've been in decades. I waited waaaay too long to get them fixed and am lucky they repaired as well as they have.

They were a little stiff this morning, as usual, but I'm not limping, can pivot, walk, and even trot a bit. I don't get on my knees unless I absolutely have to. I can, but it feels too weird to me so I avoid doing it.

I need to get on the bike, maybe tomorrow.

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There was a work event about a mile away from the office today so I walked there and back. I'll have time for a short hike this evening before the sun goes down.

I was going to bike today but the day that was supposed to be warm and sunny ended up cooler and cloudy with heavy winds. So I bundled up and took a good long hilly walk. I can handle the wind while walking/hiking but it sure does make cycling a lot less enjoyable.

A 4 mile hike that turned into a 6 mile hike due to all of the times that my friend and I get gabbing and realize we've gotten off trail or wandered onto a different trail than planned. We always add around 2 miles to the mapped miles on any trail we take. Today offered two nice high peaks to look out from. Little wind burn on my face :)

I had a good hilly 15 mile bike ride after leaving work early (woohoo)
Then an evening walk with my mom and daughter, about 1 mile.

I chose my advantage plan for Medicare yesterday with the help of a volunteer counselor from the Senior agency with the state of Oregon (s.h.i.b.a.): Regency Blue Cross Blue Shield. In about ten days I will get a fitness subsidy to help out with the monthly fee I pay to the gym I go to. Yay! :)


When I first started going, back in February, I could only cycle for about ten minutes on a recumbent bicycle. I’m up to 40 minutes now, cycling about 10 mph, with a heartbeat rate topping out at 130 beats for small snippets of time (cardio stuff).

I’m careful not to overdo on the cycling machine.

My favorite activity after I cycle is to swim laps for about half an hour, then it’s jacuzzi time.

I haven’t gone to the gym for about a week now, so I’m going to the gym today. Happy exercising weather to all. (f)(f)

Had a good workout this morning and on some other days this week.

Today I unpacked then repacked some books I still have in the garage. Loaded 2 boxes of books and my pink dolly into the car and took them to my local library. The library is having a book sale next week so it's good I got them in now. Will take some more boxes to them over the next week. The boxes were heavy but I'm getting my strength back. I thought about selling the books last year in the garage sale, but I just couldn't do it. It's easier for me to give them to the library and to let them sell the books.

Went shopping with some frineds who were looking for furniture. We walked and walked and walked, then stopped for margaritas and fish sorta-tacos (they're "sorta" like tacos, but not really—don't get me started on the sorta-like Mexican food in these parts).

I also moved furniture in the femme cave this week because I had my floors and area rugs steamed. I've been moving around!

You'd think I'd lost weight, huh? Nope, I'm still in that 5 lb range BUT I'm still 5 lbs less than I was when I started my surgery last year. So, there is that. My doctor won't be impressed with nuggut of info, but I am.

The stiffness is now restricted to the immediate knee area. Not the upper calves nor lower thighs. Yesterday I made some gummies. I stood at the stove and stirred jello into the the canna-oil for 30* minutes before getting tired. Before I would have a high chair in the kitchen. Not now. What a difference...

I haven't cycled, but will very soon.

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*Stirring time is usually 15 minutes, but I'm in a humid climate and (because of that, I think) more stirring is needed.