Two Weeks Zipped By

It has been almost two weeks since I saw Dr. Z.  I have been to physical therapy two times and she has provided me with some excellent stretches and ab strengthening exercises and if I would do them regularly I know they would help.  Maybe that is the next small habit I should put into place - doing my yoga/stretches every morning when I first wake up.  I have the space in the blue room to lay out my yoga mat and could set up my music and even Dr. Oz in this month's Prevention magazine has a nice 10 minute yoga routine that works many of the same areas.  For some reason I continue to be a little hesitant so I will not make the committment yet.

I did go lift weights Monday evening at the 911 Center and then came home and walked the trails with Joe.  Last night we walked again for 3 miles and while I initially did not feel like going, I am so glad I did.   I have been recording my BP every morning when I wake up and this morning was my lowest yet 97/64.  I will be careful and watch it closely because I think the more I exercise the less I will need my BP medication.  My goal is to come off it completely.  

I have taken off Friday the 14th and may go do a workout class in Niles and then Saturday morning would like to do a spinning class in Edwardsburg if Greg is teaching and will let me try it.  I am afraid of spinning because I know it will be hard and I have a bad knee so not sure if I can do much standing up.  It can only help with the abs though.

So, I guess I have caught myself up and will continue to try and lose weight - 15 pounds by mid-November sounds easy but mid-November is really just around the corner. 

Put down the candy and chips - pick up the carrots and chard!