This morning I noticed two things about my body; Cramps and
chafing. Let me tell you both of these suck. I noticed the cramp first thing
when my feet hit the floor. I have to say though that cramps in my right calf
are nothing new. Part of this is from my brain not being able to communicate
effectively with my leg due to my stroke. The other more telling thing is, I've
been walking more, which is a good thing. Cramps happen when one is starting
the new workout program. I need to make sure that I am drinking enough water
during the day and before I go to bed as this seems to keep the cramping down
to a minimum. The chafing I noticed in the shower this morning. I know the
chafing is from the walking I am doing each day it's nothing a little A&D
and time can't fix.
For breakfast I had two pieces of toast with butter and honey and a cup of coffee. About 10am I felt very hungry again, more so than when I don't eat breakfast. I drank some water instead of getting a snack from the vending machine. If this keeps happening, I may need to bring a healthy mid-morning snack.
For breakfast I had two pieces of toast with butter and honey and a cup of coffee. About 10am I felt very hungry again, more so than when I don't eat breakfast. I drank some water instead of getting a snack from the vending machine. If this keeps happening, I may need to bring a healthy mid-morning snack.
Lunch today was left-overs
from last night. Spaghetti with meat sauce, green salad
with garlic-parmesan vinaigrette, and a slice of sourdough bread.
dinner was a concoction of lean ground beef, green peas, and cheddar cheese. I was quite good.
We (Ellie and I) had an after dinner adventure to the ER after she took a tumble down on her bike the hill behind our place. Every thing turned out okay as there were no broken bones. We did have a discussion with the medical staff about the importance of wearing our helmet, as she was not wearing hers.
dinner was a concoction of lean ground beef, green peas, and cheddar cheese. I was quite good.
We (Ellie and I) had an after dinner adventure to the ER after she took a tumble down on her bike the hill behind our place. Every thing turned out okay as there were no broken bones. We did have a discussion with the medical staff about the importance of wearing our helmet, as she was not wearing hers.
I walked for 21.28
minutes, my average speed was 2.5 miles an hour, and I burned 177cal. The app
said my walk today was 2.28 miles however I think it was closer to 1, as the
route I walked was the same as yesterday and mathematically, at my average
speed, it would be impossible for me to have gone that far in only 20
minutes.
Goals
achieved:
Step
count: 5766 of 5000 steps
Cal intake: 1632 of 1500 cal
Cal Burn: 928 of 800 cal
Walk: 21.28 of 20 min
Push-ups: 10
Sit-ups: 20
Push-ups: 10
Sit-ups: 20
I'm so glad Ellie is okay! You might consider supplementing some potassium for the cramping.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I am going to start taking it.
DeleteYou are off to a great start Rudy! You can do this!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda!
DeleteI hate the chaffing most of all. My knees aren't what they used to be either which is why i prefer to bike.
ReplyDeleteI'll take your bad knees over my limp any day.
DeleteYou might try out a pair of compression shorts to help with the chaffing. I wear them when I exercise and they help a lot.
ReplyDeleteI have a pair but if I wore them every day to work, by the end of the week...
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