Thanks, Ms. A! Some days getting some movement in is routine and other days my mind still fights it every second. Inertia is a b*&$%. And something like yesterday (walk up to the market and back) makes me feel just how out of shape I am. I wasn't winded, but I live on a hill and my hamstrings and glutes were just making a huge effort with every step. But coming here to check in helps and it's paying off with big differences in my measurements and some improvements like it's getting easier to stand up off the sofa.


Goals: To be more capable, able to take part in active travel, and participate in new activities.

• Sit on the ground and stand up using just my feet
• Walk for two hours without feeling it
• Climb 4 flights of stairs without getting winded
• Run 1 mile

Interim goals: Stand up from seated position easily using just my feet, walk 2 miles without feeling it, climb 2 flights of stairs without getting winded, do a push-up (knees)

Feb. - 24/28 days
Mar. - 28/31 days

Apr. 1 -
Apr. 2 - Beg. Pilates
Apr. 3 - Bodyweight Strength Training W1D1 & 40 wall push-ups (one set; rest after 30)
Apr. 4 - Beg. Pilates
Apr. 5 - Bodywt. Strength Trng. W1D2, wall push-ups & planks
Apr. 6 - Beg. Pilates
Apr. 7 - Bodywt. Strength Trng. W1D4 & 2-1/2 hours of easy gardening
Apr. 8 - Beg. Pilates
Apr. 9 - Bodywt. Strength Trng. W1D5, wall push-ups & planks
Apr. 10 - Beg. Pilates
Apr. 11 - Bodywt. Strength Trng. W2D8
Apr. 12 - Beg. Pilates
Apr. 13 - Bodywt. Strength Trng. W1D9, wall push-ups & planks (24 + 10 +5)
Apr. 14 -
Apr. 15 - Beg. Pilates
Apr. 16 - Bodywt. Strength Trng. W2D11 & ankle raises
Apr. 17 - Beg. Pilates (added Teaser Prep II)
Apr. 18 -
Apr. 19 - Bodywt. Strength Trng. W1D12, wall push-ups & planks (27 + 13 with 20 second rest)
Apr. 20 - Beg. Pilates
Apr. 21 - 1 mile walk to market and back
Apr. 22 - Apr. 16 - Bodywt. Strength Trng. W2D11 & ankle raises