Catching Up

So, its been over a month since I posted last. Do not fret fair readers (all 2 of you), although I've not been blogging, I've not been just sitting around.

I have been working out pretty regularly each morning, getting up around 5 am to get the workout done before going to work. I am now up to walking between 45 and 90 minutes about 5 days a week. Some are with poles on the track and others are on the treadmill on the "muslce toner" program.

Had my first meeting with Breanne who gave me the group workout program on March 13. The strength training portion consists of squats, plank/pushups, one legged bent dead lifts, bicycle legs and supermans. On the very first day I injured my back. My chiropractor (whom I call Mouffassa after the Lion King) says I have very weak hips and gives me clamshells to do instead of the dead lifts.

One night I have bad liver pain, faint and cushion my fall to the floor with my face. Notably my left cheekbone. That sets me up for a fantastic black eye. However, on a positive note, the fall got rid of my liver pain.

We had a night at Camper's Village to learn about hiking boots, day packs and other important gear. I translated "other important gear" into the "GO Girl" urinary aid for women - which basically allows you to pee standing up without having to take all your clothes off. This I view as a necessity. Apparently you need to practice before using it and I've been too busy lately to think of it. Will update you when I get around to attaining every camping girl's wish. I did also come away with some hiking boots. I have worn them for two treadmill workouts and so far, so good.

I went away for a few days to a conference in San Francisco. Did you know SF has hills? And I don't mean the puny hillocks that pass for hills here in central Alberta but heart pumping, calf stretching, thigh burning HILLS! It was all downhill to the conference but way, way, uphill all the way back. Climbed so many hills I almost felt righteous eating some Ghiradelli chocolate!

Now the conference is over and I'm back home, getting back into working out regularly and eating better (or at least, less chocolate).

Monthly summary:
After one month my black eye is almost gone.
I haven't lost any more weight, in fact I seem to be bouncing around a lot.
I have gone down two pants sizes and am getting closer to another size down.
I need more socks to wear in my hiking boots.
I am going day pack shopping next week.
Aches and pains: my hip and knee are good, the top of my foot is aching (might be some extensor sheath irritation). My shoulder is bugging me, my pushups are still at the beginner level.

Stay tuned - this month's group meeting is for a talk on mental toughness!