I promised more soon. Even as we type, the Phin-ny one is hard at work getting things done and ready. Sure of it I am…
Meantime, things are hectic here. On the good news to share front, my getting back into working out is going well. Despite what some may think (Hi Tammi!), I truly have been taking it slow and careful—more so that I cared for. It has been paying off, however, and yesterday I met with an expert to review the workout, check form, and make suggestions so that it can be changed about.
There were a number of complements on various forms and what had been done, including the starting slow and building. There was one routine removed with an admonition that I am never to do it again (just because a doctor said so… grumble), and another was taken away because they had something else in mind. That was part of almost ten new exercises that were given to me instead. Several new free weight exercises designed to work some specific (and small even) muscle groups, and several new free-motion and machine exercises to work even more. The workout is now being split, with upper body three days a week (helping continue/finish rebuilding the shoulder) and lower body on two, along with continuing a class I am taking during lunch one day a week. I am doing the elliptical trainer (Precor, yes!) four days a week, and may continue to do an hour on it for two of those days, but that may change based on how the split of the workout goes. I may well start to “max out” on the elliptical in the next few weeks, and if so I may end up wearing a weighted backpack to get more out of it. I’ve been cleared to start adding weight to some things, and—if all goes well—at the end of July weights can go up on all. Somewhere towards the end of August or early September, we will review again and see what and how to change up. Damn it feels good to be able to work out again… Need to remember to buy stock in Bayer/Aleeve…
We also have finally gotten some rain. I am sure Jenny is unamused, but it is the first in several weeks. We have been almost six weeks I think without any significant rainfall. Today’s really wasn’t significant, in my book at least, but it was needed and might make a good start. Am hoping it is enough to save the garden, as I am no longer watering as water levels drop—including the level in my well. Even with roof and other issues, I would love to get two to three days of soaking (light but steady) rain.
More soon, and the changes really are coming.
LW
