chest and shoulders opening 9/24/05

Although I am rather frustrated about how often I end up missing workout and gaining and not losing back, being obsessed about going to the gym may be doing some good. One thing I never noticed back in NM and I do here is that my chest is opening up and shoulders might be getting looser. I do Reverse Prayer (of course, it is not this beautiful) and chest opening pose, I can't recall the name (!) and I am making progress how far it goes. I probably should be thankful not feeling my shoulders too much considering the amount of sitting I am doing these days.

10 lbs! 10 lbs! 9/22/05

This is truly disturbing. I couldn't resist welcoming cookies at Doubletree hotel in Madison and lunch and dinner were divine. On top of that, I came home and went to Cantina Laredo and had table-top served Guacamole dip and soft tacos. Now I am 10 pounds heavier than I remember a couple of months ago. My pedometer today says a little over 6000 steps. Simply I am not burning enough calories. I really have to get working again at Sears. Soon, I hope. Grrr.

knees 9/21/05

Because I live in a condo, which means living on two stories, I have to go up and down stairs constantly. Every single time, I am reminded of squeak sound and my bones are not exactly good. (The only occasion I take stairs in NM used to be at backroom at Sears.) After I came back from WI, I started to feel a little pain. It was hardly noticeable so I didn't even remember it. Yesterday was straight legs day and of course, I was careful when I was doing Leg Press and Calf Press. Then after I am done with stretches, I felt a little strange. So I mad that as an excuse and spent a few minutes in the hot tub. It was even funky after I got out, but this morning, it feels OK. If I can't go up and down the stairs easily, I can't go up to the bedroom. A little scary thought. I also hope the dog's joints will stay healthy for a long time. So far her sleeping couch is upstairs.

official 9/18/05

Ah, I think it is official. Nice clothes I bought before leaving Sears are tighter than I recall! At least I got to walk after dinner around campus by the lake and made it over 10,000 steps last night. I loved the lake. I loved the company I had. It is nice to go back to seeing good colleagues. But, but, what can I do? Ah, ah!