Let's Post our Daily Exercise

Cheryl, no, it was not 70, which is what we did last week, so it must be 71. Lots of turns.

Went for a facial yesterday. Biking there was my exercise. The Japanese way of doing facials is quite interesting. Very light touch on the face, except some pressure points. I ended up buying quite a few products from this Shisheido promotional effort. They have low bc rates in Japan, don't they?

Got up & did an hour of spot toning with Denise Austin. In about an hour we take off for a wedding. We met the groom when he & DS were in daycare together (22 years ago) & became great friends with the entire family (and they became great friends with my entire family also), so it is almost like going to a family wedding. Should be lots of fun & we won't be back until late in the day tomorrow....I predict cake and dancing in my near future.....

Congrats Aurora. I can't imagine not being able to drive for 14 months. Major milestone.

LaROCK.....I just told my MO what I was doing during chemo and watched his jaw drop. I particularly remember the 270 crunches discussion. Having done this, I disagree. Your body will tell you what you can't do, and even though it may be counterintuitive, I found I slept much better after exercise. It opened up my lungs during AC, so I also had much deeper breathing. This was with six dose dense of AC followed by six DD Taxol. I exercised every single day and was able to do a cycling event during Taxol. I was even able to cycle at the end of AC, but did get winded easily. (Mention the SWOG 0221 study to him and also that I was 59 at the time.)

You should also mention that the objective is to be as fit as possible on the other end. I learned that yes, I had to recover, but that I did not have to rebuild my core strength. Really, really important.

Exercise yesterday was walking around Seattle doing an errand, and then a date with my new guy. Wine bar followed by dinner/show at the Triple Door. Show was burlesque/dance and a view of 1960s Rome. Caught the time perfectly. Dinner was Thai food from Wild Ginger which does the catering for that venue. We had an absolute blast. The errand was taking my Ebel watch (think cheaper version of Rolex) watch in to have the clasp redone. This is going to cost a king's ransom, but worth it as I just love the watch. I have had it for 13 years and worn it almost every day.

Hoping for a run later today and of course cycling over the weekend. But more like 20 miles each day and much easier. I need to catch up on all sorts of things with all my travels and work.

Speaking of work, I need to get moving. Lots to do including a computer swap for my nonprofit CEO which I am orchestrating. That, and a press release. Other things I need to do as well. I will sneak in a bit of invoicing as need to get those out to be paid. (Ya think???)

I also need to coordinate with friends for my upcoming NYC trip at the end of the month. Glad my guy is off elk hunting so I can get these things done. Now, off to the exercise ball for crunches and then the shower. - Claire

10/3- no exercise, busy day with securing some new work for my consulting biz, but give myself a day off each week and yesterday was it!

Today, I did my third personal training session for the week. Fridays are the cardio/core work out day and we upped the game with weights, etc. 

Best news of all, we re-measured some things since our baseline, and I have lost 3 inches around my waist in 4 weeks and 2% of fat from around my internal organs (began at 41, down to 39, it needs to go below 30). We are making really good progress and continue on for another month (maybe longer). I can see a difference and certainly feel a difference too!

Auroaya- congrats on driving again. I too cannot imagine going for that long without driving. In the fall of 2012, I could not drive for a month after some major abdominal surgery and it felt good to get back behind the wheel, but also strange for awhile too. Enjoy having your wheels back!

Jazzygirl - congrats on your success with losing 3 inches from around your waist - that is awesome!

cheryl - glad your car is fixed!

Haven't done the bike yet, but plan to tonight!

mommyof2, dancing is so much fun, and it is quite a workout!!! Lilacblue, your workout and running is awesome

Claire_in_Seattle, you are my hero!

Jazzygirl, congrats and keep up the great work!

MOmmyof2, best exercise plan of the bunch. 

Good job AnnBR!!!

Thanks Odie16! I really had to talk myself into going.

Good news: I did over 16,000 steps yesterday going to the Nats-Giants game. 

Bad news: The Nats lost. 

Good news: I get to go to Game 2 today - we'll get 'em this time! 

Ginger - fabulous!!  And a medal!!!  Wow.  Such a wonderful day for you - you're an inspiration to all of us! 

I had to stay late with an IT swap, so just a 2 mile walk and an early night yesterday. Feel amazing after 10+ hours of sleep. Off for a 20 mile ride and then a quick trip to Seattle to get a haircut. I did find the rug I need for my apartment on eBay last night and this AM bought a YSL cashmere turtleneck. It seems I have worn out most of my good everyday clothes and I need to look tres chic these days.

My guy just loved the Smartwool socks I got him for his birthday. Great present for anyone who spends time outdoors doing sports. I can't find my running socks right now, and these aren't cheap.

Reminder on the Seattle trip that I also need to hit the Redmond market prior to setting out. Summer is winding down, but still amazing vegetables to be had. Plus eggs. One of my fave dinners is an omelet, salad, and good wine (plus bread and butter).

Hoping my guy returns with tons of mushrooms, if not some meat. Funny, but I seem to hang with the crowd who loves their food, their wine, and the outdoors. All in balance, and keeps us happy and well fed.

Off to find my cycling tights. - Claire

Ginger, congratulations on the medal! That's really an accomplishment, you go girl!

Aurora

Trying to catch up with all the good work everyone is doing.  Three days off for me so today I felt I had to get in a long walk.  60 minutes in 45 degree wind and rain!  Thankfully I took my umbrella.  Ugly weather but found some beauty.

  T

Body Combat this morning by default, I had a pass for my Spin class but when I got into the room there were no more bikes, obviously there were people in there without passes and I could have made someone give up their bike, I always just wear flip flops to the gym when I spin but I had a pair of dance shoes in my car so instead of being mean I just put on my dancing shoes and had myself a fight instead.

Ginger what a fabulous accomplishment, congratulations. TwoHobbies beautiful flowers, I am so envious of the rain, like LARock said it is 100 degrees here it is unbearable doing laundry min this heat is no fun.