Goalposters check-in 12/4/2020

[Seasha]

Good efforts for the past 2 weeks, Boudreaux! What are your big plans ahead?

[KoKo]

I got partials both weeks, did more running on Thanksgiving week and more Jiu Jitsu the following week. I've been pretty solid with the stretching too, maybe 5-6 sessions a week.

Your exercise is looking good, Boudreaux!

I've really got to step it up this week and get it in when I can. Big plans in work. Keep it going.

Good luck with your work, and with squeezing in a little exercise this week.

[Boudreaux]

I got partials both weeks, did more running on Thanksgiving week and more Jiu Jitsu the following week. I've been pretty solid with the stretching too, maybe 5-6 sessions a week.

I've really got to step it up this week and get it in when I can. Big plans in work. Keep it going.

[Boudreaux]

I had two very good weeks. Some disappointment, but not enough to upset the game plan.

Another solid report. We wouldn't realize the good weeks without the bad ones.

[Boudreaux]

I know I made my goal during Thanksgiving week as I tracked every day, but this past week not so much.

Perfectly fine to take a rest when you're feeling tired.

[Boudreaux]

I think I probably made goals

I think you did too!

[Boudreaux]

I accomplished my goals the past two weeks.

Awesome job KoKo.

[502E79]

Thanks KoKo for your aperçu of these last to weeks! (Trying to bring back my high school French.... Fantastique!)

....regardless of how much I exercise them. I never know if I'm doing too much or too little? It's clearly a balancing act, pun intended!

Seasha I never had children but there are times that I believe I'm treating my leg like misbehaving child. I'll keep telling it what to do, to no avail, on the hope that one day, when I REALLY REALLY need a response, it will be there!

Best I've got.

[Seasha]

Super job, Jer!

Careful with the leg giving out...happens to me too (and sometimes falling), regardless of how much I exercise them. I never know if I'm doing too much or too little? It's clearly a balancing act, pun intended!

Stay strong everyone

[KoKo]

I had two very good weeks. Some disappointment, but not enough to upset the game plan.

Overall:

Cardio: is better with 30 minutes being touched occasionally (once out of 3 times every week), i.8 miles average on mixed equipment.
Stretching: Want to say better but I simply cannot establish a good sequence of days in a row... but never less, 12 of the last 14 days at about 30 minutes each day.
Arms: Some things improved... and some loss, sigh.
Legs: Right leg weaker and has given out, folded a bit 2-3 times over the last 14 days. Didn't fall but...
Core: A highlight! 60 decline bench sit-ups at an increased angle (over 6 days). Plus some Spa ball core work once in a while.

Super duper workouts, Jer!

Also, again a mention of choice, kinda like KoKo... We all have to choose to do what we do and there are hidden benefits to this. By acting on our choice to exercise we effectively make a stand, so to speak, in our MS altered lives. I think this is the strength Mike brings up rightfully. Not just the repetitions in a set but getting up for the next set is what life is all about.

Gotta love your wisdom and team spirit, Jer!

tidbits.... Loving an automatic vehicle, last off my tree work scheduled for this week (missed snow by a few miles !!),

Fantastique!

and on Thanksgiving, my handyman and his wife dropped off a turkey plate sufficient for two great meals. I ask you, Who's got it better!

My sister and bro-in-law brought me a plate for two meals as well, but unfortunately, I gobbled up the whole delicious thing in one sitting!

[502E79]

Hi Everyone!

Boudreaux, My thanks also for the initial posting for these missing two weeks... I should have picked up the baton. No excuses.

KoKo, Could not agree more... "If I want to be able to move around the best I can, then my exercises are pretty much a must-do activity for me. I'm thankful that I can still do them."

Seasha, my days just blend into one after the other too!

Mamabug, even @ gym I workout alone... more than ever before lately. Glad you are adding to your routines with your Body Gym. Like Mike says; lets END this year strong!

I had two very good weeks. Some disappointment, but not enough to upset the game plan.

Overall:

Cardio: is better with 30 minutes being touched occasionally (once out of 3 times every week), i.8 miles average on mixed equipment.
Stretching: Want to say better but I simply cannot establish a good sequence of days in a row... but never less, 12 of the last 14 days at about 30 minutes each day.
Arms: Some things improved... and some loss, sigh.
Legs: Right leg weaker and has given out, folded a bit 2-3 times over the last 14 days. Didn't fall but...
Core: A highlight! 60 decline bench sit-ups at an increased angle (over 6 days). Plus some Spa ball core work once in a while.

Also, again a mention of choice, kinda like KoKo... We all have to choose to do what we do and there are hidden benefits to this. By acting on our choice to exercise we effectively make a stand, so to speak, in our MS altered lives. I think this is the strength Mike brings up rightfully. Not just the repetitions in a set but getting up for the next set is what life is all about.

tidbits.... Loving an automatic vehicle, last off my tree work scheduled for this week (missed snow by a few miles !!), and on Thanksgiving, my handyman and his wife dropped off a turkey plate sufficient fo two great meals. I ask you, Who's got it better!

[KoKo]

I know I made my goal during Thanksgiving week as I tracked every day, but this past week not so much. Have felt lazy and unmotivated, except for spending lots of time reading and making holiday treats to mail off for long distance families.

Seasha ~ Terrific job on accomplishing your goal during Thanksgiving week!

And I would add that making holiday treats is physical activity too - moving about, reaching into cupboards, cleaning up, etc.

[KoKo]

I think I probably made goals, but it's a few days late so I'm not very good at backtracking. I've continued to use my Body Gym at home and have added a few additional exercises to it. It's still not close to as many minutes as I was spending at group exercise but I've been regular.

Mamabug ~ It's great to see that you're able to use your Body Gym, while waiting for your group exercises to resume. We do the best we can, with what we have. Great effort!

[Seasha]

Thanks for starting this, Boudreaux. Yeah; I guess Thanksgiving weekend messed up normal routines for me, like starting this on Thursday.

Yes, thanks for starting this, Boudreaux.

I wonder what is normal anymore? ... my days just blend into one after the other!

I know I made my goal during Thanksgiving week as I tracked every day, but this past week not so much. Have felt lazy and unmotivated, except for spending lots of time reading and making holiday treats to mail off for long distance families.

Good going, KoKo and Mamabug!

[Mamabug]

Thanks for starting this, Boudreaux. Yeah; I guess Thanksgiving weekend messed up normal routines for me, like starting this on Thursday.

I think I probably made goals, but it's a few days late so I'm not very good at backtracking. I've continued to use my Body Gym at home and have added a few additional exercises to it. It's still not close to as many minutes as I was spending at group exercise but I've been regular.