Today's plan was to catch up on computer work and finish a few books.  Molly was up for the plan.  I added sheet washing and changing and folding laundry.  It was quite a thrilling day we had planned.  I didn't even plan to get out of my PJs.  

My daughter decided that we needed to get moving on the training for the 10k.  We took Molly out with us.  We walked about a mile, with Molly stopping to poop once, and she had to pee about 3 times.  We made the mistake of going downhill first, but at least when we go downhill first, there's a public garbage can to drop the dog poop into.  Going back uphill to get home, Molly kept looking at me as if to ask if we were kidding about making her walk that whole way home.  No we weren't kidding.  

We did make it home.  I looked at my FitBit app and it didn't show that I did exercise.  I was frustrated.  It took 20 minutes for the app to catch up with me.  I was not that competitive about getting out and walking, but darn it, I want credit for it! 

I did start a spreadsheet to track mileage, times, etc for swimming, walking and weights.  It's a work in progress and I have made it so that anyone can comment on it.  I look forward to seeing what anyone has to say.

I got to the gym this morning and the front desk person said "I feel like we haven't seen you in a while". I thanked her for the guilt trip.  Do you get extra steps for taking a guilt trip?

I swam, which is pretty much what I do at the gym.  I had taken off my watch and jewelry and put it in the locker.  I swam and showered and dressed.  I put my watch on and grabbed my car keys and got into the car to head to work.  At work, I realized that I never put my necklace back on.  I hoped it was still in my gym bag.  I went back to my car and found it.  

I guess it was a way for me to unintentionally get in extra steps.

I have several trips coming up.  One has a 10k run attached to it.  We have to get under a 16 minute mile in order to not get swept.  I have some work to do!  How many steps is a 10k?  Whatever it is, it’s more than I’m doing daily. 

It looks like I haven't been to the gym much this year.  I have, but I just haven't been posting about it much.

I have been swimming when my work hours and schedule allow.  I should be tracking my times and distances, but I haven't gotten it set up yet.  I'll post it when I get it ready.  If you'd like to add a page for yourself, message me and I will give you access.  

The pool is closed on Fridays, and when my gym buddy and I can get it together, we do weights on Fridays, and when one of us isn't up for a chlorine soak.  Again, I haven't been tracking it well yet.  If you'd like to add a page for yourself, message me and I will give you access.

I also use Stride kick to do friendly step challenges using my Fitbit.  If anyone would like to join me, I welcome the challenge.  My goal is to not fall into last place on the challenges, so you won't have much competition, but you will have accountability.

I got a walking pad from Amazon and I try to use it to meet my daily step goal.  I haven't gotten further than meeting it, but I try.  I have gotten my infinity hoop out of the package, but I haven't given it a try yet, due to lack of room.  It's on my to-do list!

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I am still keeping to my goal of going to the gym 3 days a week.  I replaced the lap counter and it's still a work in progress in the pool.  I have found that I have picked up a little speed since I have been keeping at it.  My work schedule changes after this week, so I am hoping that I can keep the momentum up and possibly even pick up a fourth day now that the beginning of the year holidays are over.

I am not seeing much weight loss, but I have taken off the weight I gained over Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I guess it's progress to be back where I started, right?

1/15/24

I have managed to keep going to the gym at least 3 days a week since the beginning of the year.  A lot of it has to do with the fact that I had a buddy pass added to my gym membership late last year.  I have an accountability partner who is willing to make sure I get to the gym, since she can't get in without me and my membership pass.  I have yet to figure out how to get myself there ten minutes earlier, but I have to strive for something.

I did a 5k last weekend and my feet were killing me.  I figured out that my shoes were too tight.  I needed a wide width and hadn't noticed that the shoes I had weren't wide.  My feet and the rest of my body are much happier now that my shoes are the right ones.

I got my lap counter for the pool in the mail yesterday.  I attempted to fix my swimming mp3 player, but I haven't yet figured out the shuffle feature.  Some music is better than no music, I guess.

I am packed for the gym for tomorrow morning.  I still need to do some more prep work for the week, but I am at least ready for tomorrow.