Well, it's almost been one week, so I'm posting. :D I am working a 4 day work-weekend, so not a lot of 'fun' going on, but all is good. Here's the update:
40x40: I worked last Monday, but Tuesday I met with my trainer (two free sessions for new members) and took my first yoga class in a long while. I love yoga and it was a great class (complete with scented oils and a scalp massage), but it kicked my wrists (carpal tunnel + down facing dog = excessive numbness and pain). I'll wear my braces next time to see if that helps. Wednesday I took my first pilates class (kicked my hips/shoulders). Excellent class...wore me out. Thursday, back for 2nd session with trainer. It has been a LOOOOOONG time since I did push ups...not too shabby. But holding plank for 1 full minute...good grief. That sucked. Then I came home and Lon and I did some much needed yard work in 150% humidity...yucko. Looks good, though. So...not a bad start to my 40x40 challenge.
Looking forward to 6 days off (yay for a non-traditional schedule) and getting back to the Y.
Friday-Monday = at the hospital.
BTW, Geri Psych can be fun. Today a patient was calling and feeding the chickens and shooing them off farm equipment. All with his eyes closed sitting back relaxing in a recliner. And something (who knows what) got him so tickled, he made himself cry laughing so hard. I would love to peek inside his brain and see what he sees...but only for a moment. The brain is such a wondrous and scary place. Appreciate your intact memory and ability to do your mundane activities of daily living. They are precious.
1 comment:
Yoga tip!
When doing downward dog (or plank - anything that aggravates your carpal tunnel)be sure to press thru your entire hand - all the way out to your finger tips. This take some pressure off of your wrist. If that is not enough, you can also use fists instead - keeping your writs completely straight. Modifications make it all happen!
Good for you on hitting all of your goals - sometimes it the first week or 2 that are the hardest. :)
Here chicken, chicken, chicken...
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