Day 36: Fell into a hole but crawled back up onto my bike

My exercise was different on Day 35. I went for physical therapy so I did the exercises I was assigned in addition to receiving the wonderful treatment they give while I relax (not quite a spa but I felt GOOD!). My legs really felt better than they have in for a long time.


I have been tempted to be a little depressed about the situation with my ankle but the exercise has proven to help keep it at bay. I still have unanswered questions and so far the  questions I have asked have brought me better answers than I anticipated. My physical therapist is very positive and it really helped to happen upon some friendly faces who recognized my face during my session. I hadn't seen either of them in a long time.


I got a good look at my feet because the leg press, one of my P.T. exercises, puts them right in front of my face. They are different! I see no sign of swelling. My exercise program, my habit, has brought that under control. They don't look like they have even been swollen at any time recently. This is an excellent sign of improved conditions for my heart.


So, I exercised yesterday but there is no way I can count that here. I'll be going twice a week for the next month or so in addition to everything I'm already doing.

I didn't weigh today because my trusted friend was out of town and we agreed I would weigh a day late. But, I just realized I won't be around to meet her until two days late. But, I am going to the doctor's office and they will weigh me when I am there.


I don't think I want to know my weight this week because my activity has been poor and my performance has been far below any of my previous weeks' goals (I never set goals for last week). Because I had some discouragement this week, I thought knowing my weight (if the same or higher) might add to the discouragement.


My results for day 36 are:

Time: 25 min. 
Average Speed 12.6
Distance 5.1
Calories 128
Average Heart Rate 105
Watts: 48
Level: 5


I hear rain outside, so the 15 minute walk in the morning probably won't happen. Wind is expected after the rain stops. So, I'll probably walk closer to dinner time. My doctor's ordered restriction has ended so I can begin walking for exercise again.


Do something beautiful for your heart today.


~ Cheryl ~