There are limitless questions that I could explore here, but I'm going shallow with the ones I'm going to ask and answer. These are a couple of questions that are often asked of celebrities.
What posters did you have on your wall as a teenager? I shared a room with my sister, and the only thing I remember on the wall was a picture of Hank Aaron, a baseball player for the Atlanta Braves who broke Babe Ruth's home run record. We followed the Pittsburgh Pirates at that time, so we were aware of players, especially those in the National League with the Pirates. Aaron was called Hammerin' Hank and some of his hitting records still hold to today.
And now for the question, no one may be interested in but me,
How did your exercise go last week?
Since retirement, I have focused on getting more exercise. I post weekly updates here to hold myself accountable and see my progress.
I developed a cold last week, which slowed me down on my exercise goals. But I did some kind of movement most days, and I'm happy with the effort.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Free Day: I didn't attend a class at the gym this morning due to an eye appointment. But as it turns out, I had the day wrong, and it's next week. Oh, well. I wasn't particularly active today. Theo came over during the afternoon to cook (chicken tetrazzini), and the cold, rainy weather suggested that that time on the couch with a book and some TV was the right thing to do.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
LIIT (Low-Intensity Interval Training): I met a new instructor today who is a favorite of Ward's, and I see why. She almost made the intense workout bearable. Besides the usual shoulder and leg work, there was more focused ab work than I get sometimes. I was tired from class for the rest of the day, but not so much that I just wanted to lie around, as I had on other occasions. That is either because I have learned to pace myself better or my fitness is improving. Or maybe a little of both.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Strong and Balanced: I felt some soreness today from yesterday's class, especially in my abs, but it was not too bad. This instructor continues to find ways to make the class fun. Today, we did the YMCA dance with weighted balls. She reminds me of when I was doing storytimes and was always trying to think of different ways to do things. The important thing is that after LIIT classes before, I've been too sore to do anything the next day, but not today. That's progress.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Line Dancing: I wasn't feeling the class today. My legs were sore from the last couple of days of exercise, and I fatigued quickly. Near the end, I was getting a headache and ready to be done. I think all the pollen is wearing me down, but I managed to get a decent amount of movement.
Wednesday, April 15, 2025
Free Day: It turns out that it was maybe more than pollen wearing me down. I have a mild chest cold, so I took it easy today. I got in about 1/2 hour of ballroom practice. Nothing vigorous, but it did get me up off the couch.
Thursday, April 16, 2025
Walking: Until I see how this cold is going to play out, I didn't think that I should do anything at the gym. However, I walked extra aisles while shopping and took a neighborhood walk later. I ended up with 12,000 steps for the day, so I'm happy with that.
Friday, April 17, 2025
Free Day: I usually go to Strong and Balanced today, but decided not to because of my cold. The class isn't too intense, so I probably would have done okay with it, but I didn't think it was the right thing to do for the other participants. I certainly wouldn't want someone with a cough like mine standing next to me. Instead, Ward and I went to a park with a historic house, hoping to get some exercise by walking. It turns out the park wasn't that big, and we spent most of the time in the mansion learning about its history. Interesting, but not much movement. In the evening, I took a one-mile walk around the neighborhood at a decent pace, and hills had me huffing and puffing. It wasn't a big movement day, but I'm happy with it because I took the evening walk, even though I didn't want to.
Until next time...
David Boreanaz from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and my exercise plans barely got off the ground.I've been working a lot, and so I've found myself unhealthily avoiding exercise...but i did do a little.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand why David Boreanaz was your crush. :)
Delete12000 sounds like a lot
ReplyDeleteIt is a lot, for me any way.
DeleteI've never seen Lost in Space but Robinson looks cute in that photo.
ReplyDeleteI guess you're a big fan as I wouldn't have a baseball player on my wall.
I also probably should exercise more. I guess it's good that you have classes scheduled - it gives you reason to do it.
Have a lovely day.
I was a baseball fan, but also, Aaron record-breaking homerun was really big news at the time. The classes are definitely a benefit for me. I would quit a lot sooner if I were excising entirely on my own. And they are pretty good about a well-rounded set of exercises even when the are emphasizing something different in each class.
DeleteOh my, my first crush might have been Bobby Sherman in Here Comes the Bride. Can almost recall the theme song. You are doing so great on your exercise!
ReplyDeleteBobby Sherman is another good crush. We didn't get the channel that Here Comes the Bride was on, but I knew him from records and thought he was cute.
DeleteMy first crush was George Harrison of the Beatles! No posters on our walls that I can recall, just a picture of the Sacred Heart.
ReplyDeleteYou are better than me at exercising while you have a cold. I have not gone out in public since this started and won't until I am completely over it. Just don't want to spread it around. And I am taking it very easy, just light cleaning and a lot of rest, except for Tuesday when I worked hard all day--And suffered for it! Oddly, this rest is helping my knee. No nighttime pain for the last 2 nights! Go figure.
Ringo was my favorite Beatle. I am going out, but being very careful to keep my distance from people, wearing a mask sometimes. Of course, I probably got this from someone who was not showing the same considerations. I'm glad you are having some relief from you nighttime knee pain. I hope the trend continues.
DeleteI didn't have posters up in my bedroom, but I had a huge crush on Parker Stevenson from the tv series The Hardy Boys. I had forgotten about that. Funny to think about now.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great with your exercise! I'm taking it easy for a couple of days, as I have irritated my IT band (the band of fascia along the outside part of your thigh, from hip to knee). I need to do some stretches and strength exercises to help me in the future. Ugh. I'm not good at that.
Yep. Parker Stevenson was another hottie. Unless it's fun, exercise is just a chore. Good luck with your stretching and strengthening. I know it takes a while to make a difference.
DeleteI don't think I had a celebrity crush and the only "posters" on the wall were some of my artwork. I am so impressed with all your exercising! Well done with walking 12,000 steps!
ReplyDeleteI might have had art work on my walls if I had been able to create any. :)
DeleteJohn Stamos, when he was on my mom's favorite soap opera; I had a subscription to a teenage book club that sent me Tiger Beat type posters as part of it, so it was always changing. I remember Shawn Cassidy and Leif Garrett; Not so great. I walk as my main method of exercise. and the pollen is making it hard to breathe for much outdoor walking. @samanthabwriter from
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I didn’t watch, but wasn’t John Stamos on General Hospital? He is still crush-worthy today. How fun it must have been to get all those posters. This is a hard time of year for walking. It’s finally warm enough, but the pollen is overwhelming.
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