Recovery, says it all
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Sunday, July 7
- arms-and-chest-stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 6
Day 61 is done. I have a lot to do to be ready to leave on a trip tomorrow. So, no more workouts today. I have a plan to continue with Arms of Steel while traveling, but time will tell. I won't worry about the streak if I can at least follow through most days.
Day 6, of Arms of Steel was a perfect reminder of why I am making such a big deal of doing my workouts every morning. After all, I'm only doing the easiest programs in the Darebee collection. I'm not exactly getting in shape, losing weight or building muscle. Today Arms of Steel had me holding my arms up above my head and clenching/unclenching my fists for a minute. Easy. However, I had to do it for three sets! It's tiring, uncomfortable and extremely tedious. Remembering back to the time I did programs like Age of Pandora, and stood my ground during snowball fights, I found burpees to be tiring, uncomfortable and extremely tedious. I'm conditioning myself to tiring, uncomfortable and extremely tedious workouts.
- arms-and-chest-stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 6
Day 61 is done. I have a lot to do to be ready to leave on a trip tomorrow. So, no more workouts today. I have a plan to continue with Arms of Steel while traveling, but time will tell. I won't worry about the streak if I can at least follow through most days.
Day 6, of Arms of Steel was a perfect reminder of why I am making such a big deal of doing my workouts every morning. After all, I'm only doing the easiest programs in the Darebee collection. I'm not exactly getting in shape, losing weight or building muscle. Today Arms of Steel had me holding my arms up above my head and clenching/unclenching my fists for a minute. Easy. However, I had to do it for three sets! It's tiring, uncomfortable and extremely tedious. Remembering back to the time I did programs like Age of Pandora, and stood my ground during snowball fights, I found burpees to be tiring, uncomfortable and extremely tedious. I'm conditioning myself to tiring, uncomfortable and extremely tedious workouts.
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Monday, July 8
- Neck and Shoulders
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 7
Tuesday, July 9
- Neck Mobility
- Reset Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 8
I made it through the long travel day. It logs as two days, I lost half a day to crossing time zones. I completed my workouts for both days.
I’m currently in Munich. Not for football. I’m headed to a friend’s birthday party in a town southwest of the city. I literally walked out of the Mareinplatz station into a crowd of Spanish fans. As soon as I was clear of them I turned to snap a picture. The Spanish fans are gathering just past the umbrellas.
- Neck and Shoulders
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 7
Tuesday, July 9
- Neck Mobility
- Reset Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 8
I made it through the long travel day. It logs as two days, I lost half a day to crossing time zones. I completed my workouts for both days.
I’m currently in Munich. Not for football. I’m headed to a friend’s birthday party in a town southwest of the city. I literally walked out of the Mareinplatz station into a crowd of Spanish fans. As soon as I was clear of them I turned to snap a picture. The Spanish fans are gathering just past the umbrellas.
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Wednesday, July 10
- Seated Mobility
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 9
I left Munich and arrived in Aitrang, Bavaria to be with old friends and new friends.
- Seated Mobility
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 9
I left Munich and arrived in Aitrang, Bavaria to be with old friends and new friends.
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"If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory."
Welcome to Bavaria!! I hope you're having a great time!
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Friday, July 12
- Stretched
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 11
Today is the day of the big birthday party. I have a free morning as people around me do their last minute preparations. I’m free until the afternoon for setup at the venue.
Thought about using the time to do an extra workout. Checked the Exercise of the Day and It was burpees. I laughed and poured another cup of coffee.
I bought a few groceries at the little store here in Aitrang to make a pasta and vegetable dish for lunch. Bread and salad have been the only vegan option since leaving Munich.
- Stretched
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 11
Today is the day of the big birthday party. I have a free morning as people around me do their last minute preparations. I’m free until the afternoon for setup at the venue.
Thought about using the time to do an extra workout. Checked the Exercise of the Day and It was burpees. I laughed and poured another cup of coffee.
I bought a few groceries at the little store here in Aitrang to make a pasta and vegetable dish for lunch. Bread and salad have been the only vegan option since leaving Munich.
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Sunday , July 14
- Seated Stretching
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 13
Monday , July 15
- Seated Mobility
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 14
My final days in Bavaria were spent in Kaufbeuren at Tänzelfest and a quick trip to Neuschwanstein. There was also a lot of sitting in people’s back yards drinking beer.
- Seated Stretching
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 13
Monday , July 15
- Seated Mobility
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 14
My final days in Bavaria were spent in Kaufbeuren at Tänzelfest and a quick trip to Neuschwanstein. There was also a lot of sitting in people’s back yards drinking beer.
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
What a majestic view. 
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"If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory."
It's a beautiful area! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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Congrats on 60 days!
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Tuesday , July 16
- Upperboddy Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 15
I’m on the move. Went to Lindau for lunch and took the ferry to Bregenz, Austria. I am now in Chur, Switzerland.
Lindau
Walking to and from Neuschwanstein and doing the 365 stairs inside really tired out my bad hip. Today was a bit of a struggle at times.
- Upperboddy Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 15
I’m on the move. Went to Lindau for lunch and took the ferry to Bregenz, Austria. I am now in Chur, Switzerland.
Lindau
Walking to and from Neuschwanstein and doing the 365 stairs inside really tired out my bad hip. Today was a bit of a struggle at times.
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Wednesday, July 17
- Arms and Chest Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 16
Tourist day, I took the Bernina Express across the Alps to Tirano, Italy.
- Arms and Chest Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 16
Tourist day, I took the Bernina Express across the Alps to Tirano, Italy.
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"If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory."
Wow!
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@Anek, @CODawn, The mountains one sees from the train are incredible. The train goes over the top of the Alps.
Thursday, July 18
- Arms and Chest Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 17
Spent a day in Tirano walking the winding streets, visiting a couple churches but mostly eating.
Thursday, July 18
- Arms and Chest Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 17
Spent a day in Tirano walking the winding streets, visiting a couple churches but mostly eating.
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Friday, July 19
- Neck Mobility
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 18
Saturday, July 20
- Arms and Chest
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 19
Left Tirano on Friday for Basel. Next week I’ll be moving around.
- Neck Mobility
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 18
Saturday, July 20
- Arms and Chest
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 19
Left Tirano on Friday for Basel. Next week I’ll be moving around.
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Travel got the best of me this week as I worked my way north. Broke my streak on Monday. This trip is getting a little long and I’m wearing down. Had an easy day today and took some time today to finish day 21. I don’t know I’ll get back to daily until I get home.
Friday, July 26
- Morning Upperbody Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 21
Friday, July 26
- Morning Upperbody Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 21
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Saturday, July 27
- Morning Upperbody Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 22
Sunday, July 28
nothing
Monday, July 29
- Seated Stretching
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 23
I’m home from my travels. I’m exhausted and have a cold. Lucky me has nothing I need to do except recover. It might take a few days.
Sunday was a travel day. I was at the security line in Amsterdam by 6:00. I had a little over an hour before boarding, grabbed a cup of coffee. Landed 10 hours later and a lot of walking through passport control and the airport. Lines were short at both ends. I had no time in the morning and no energy in the afternoon for a workout. I did get right back into it this morning.
- Morning Upperbody Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 22
Sunday, July 28
nothing
Monday, July 29
- Seated Stretching
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 23
I’m home from my travels. I’m exhausted and have a cold. Lucky me has nothing I need to do except recover. It might take a few days.
Sunday was a travel day. I was at the security line in Amsterdam by 6:00. I had a little over an hour before boarding, grabbed a cup of coffee. Landed 10 hours later and a lot of walking through passport control and the airport. Lines were short at both ends. I had no time in the morning and no energy in the afternoon for a workout. I did get right back into it this morning.
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PetiteSheWolf
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Glad you are home safe, air travel is not a simple or comfortable thing! And glad you seem to have had a good time in good old Europe!
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Thank you @PetiteSheWolf. The flight home was easy compared to the flight to Europe. That went through Detroit, took many more hours and dumped me in Munich at 9:00. This was one direct flight over the pole (really it was Greenland), no changing planes or running through airports. Local time, I landed just 90 minutes after I took off. 
Then there is someone still a little annoyed that I would go somewhere without her. She keeps swiping my chair when I stand up. I think she’s happy to see me.
I don't believe her.
Then there is someone still a little annoyed that I would go somewhere without her. She keeps swiping my chair when I stand up. I think she’s happy to see me.
I don't believe her.
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PetiteSheWolf
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"Now that you are back, zhooman, take care of me double-time!" At least that's how I read these beautiful eyes.
Mamatigerj
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I am sad that i missed your birthday. 
Cheers for Square One and your streak (even if you had to break it.)
Thank you for sharing the photos of your travels!
I hope you are recovered from your cold.
Cheers for Square One and your streak (even if you had to break it.)
Thank you for sharing the photos of your travels!
I hope you are recovered from your cold.
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What a sweet kitty! 
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Thursday, August 1
- Reset Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 26
Friday, August 2
- Arms and Shoulders Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 27
- Reset Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 26
Friday, August 2
- Arms and Shoulders Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 27
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Not sure what caused the sudden demotivation, but it happened. The cold got the better of me. Coming back this week to finish off Arms of Steel, chair edition
Tuesday, August 6
- Upperbody Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 28
Wednesday, August 7
- Neck and Shoulders
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 29
Tuesday, August 6
- Upperbody Stretch
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 28
Wednesday, August 7
- Neck and Shoulders
- Arms of Steel, chair edition Day 29
PetiteSheWolf
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Yay to being back!
Obsinosterous
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Thanks, @PetiteSheWolf! I hope I'm really back-back this time.
I did finish Arms of Steel, chair edition on 8 August, before it became the new Arms of Steel, seated. Hip pain got the best of me, even sitting at the computer became uncomfortable. I went into hibernation before having my right hip replacement.
I'm now two weeks post-surgery. Time to come out of hibernation and get moving again. My intention is to start Vitality, adding it to my PT exercises. I did the same thing with Recovery after having my left hip replaced in April. The combination worked well for me. I'm looking forward to being pain free.
It's late in the afternoon now, I choose to start tomorrow morning.
Tuesday Sept. 17
- PT exercises: 2x (goal 3x) - done
I did finish Arms of Steel, chair edition on 8 August, before it became the new Arms of Steel, seated. Hip pain got the best of me, even sitting at the computer became uncomfortable. I went into hibernation before having my right hip replacement.
I'm now two weeks post-surgery. Time to come out of hibernation and get moving again. My intention is to start Vitality, adding it to my PT exercises. I did the same thing with Recovery after having my left hip replaced in April. The combination worked well for me. I'm looking forward to being pain free.
It's late in the afternoon now, I choose to start tomorrow morning.
Tuesday Sept. 17
- PT exercises: 2x (goal 3x) - done
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Congrats on Arms of Steel!!! 
So glad you are back! 
And some vibes for the pain!!
So glad you are back! And some vibes for the pain!!
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Congrats for Arms of Steel! 
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Thank you @Syrius, @MadamMeow, @Fremen
I'm a bit sore today. Not in pain, just sore from doing the full workout. Level 1 was enough for me today. I went through my PT exercises twice more during the day. PT includes: hip abductions, half squats with hold, hamstring curls, calf raises, seated leg extensions with hold. I do one set of 10 reps three times a day.
Wednesday Sept. 18
- PT exercises: 3x (goal 3x) - done
- Vitality: Day 1, level 1 - done
I'm a bit sore today. Not in pain, just sore from doing the full workout. Level 1 was enough for me today. I went through my PT exercises twice more during the day. PT includes: hip abductions, half squats with hold, hamstring curls, calf raises, seated leg extensions with hold. I do one set of 10 reps three times a day.
Wednesday Sept. 18
- PT exercises: 3x (goal 3x) - done
- Vitality: Day 1, level 1 - done
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"If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory."
Congrats!
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Thank you @Anek
I left the house for the first time since surgery. Nothing exciting, went to a few shops for groceries. It was a lot more walking then I've done since my European vacation. Day 2 was pretty easy, all upper body.
Thursday Sept. 19
- PT exercises: 2x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 2, level 2 - done
I left the house for the first time since surgery. Nothing exciting, went to a few shops for groceries. It was a lot more walking then I've done since my European vacation. Day 2 was pretty easy, all upper body.
Thursday Sept. 19
- PT exercises: 2x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 2, level 2 - done
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It must be an active rest day in Vitality. Five simple movements, 10 reps each, and no additional sets. I'm feeling a little tired in the legs after yesterdays walking and shopping. Don't mind taking it easy today. I told my partner I would spend the day cooking. I have a excess of apples, blueberries and figs.
Friday Sept. 20
- PT exercises: 2x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 3, no levels - done
Friday Sept. 20
- PT exercises: 2x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 3, no levels - done
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I had a lazy Sunday except I completed Day 5 at level 3 and three rounds of PT exercises. For brunch this morning I made Darebeet's Oat Pancakes with Strawberry Chia Jam, except I made the jam with blueberries.
Sunday Sept. 22
- PT exercises: 3x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 5, level 3 - done
Sunday Sept. 22
- PT exercises: 3x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 5, level 3 - done
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I was a little more active today then yesterday. I started out the morning making a tofu and chive cream cheese alternative. Then I started a pot of apple and fig jam to cook all day in the slow cooker. I even went outside an did some yard work, hacking at the wisteria (that is attempting to engulf the house) and pruning down the neglected lavender plants in the front flower bed.
I competed Day 6 and three rounds of PT.
Monday Sept. 23
- PT exercises: 3x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 6, no levels - done
I competed Day 6 and three rounds of PT.
Monday Sept. 23
- PT exercises: 3x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 6, no levels - done
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It's three weeks post surgery. Hip feels great, no pain. I'm walking normal and moving easily up and down stairs. I do tire out easily.
Mashed up my workout today. I started the day kind of lazy and didn't get right to my workout or PT. I was still sitting at the table after breakfast when my partner returned home from Pilates. We had plans to get out of the house today. It's only the second time away from the house in the past three weeks. I didn't get to considering my workout until late afternoon. Since two of my PT exercises were also part of Day 7, I chose to mash it all together as 3 sets of all 6 exercises.
Tuesday Sept. 24
- PT exercises: 3x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 7, level 1 - done
Mashed up my workout today. I started the day kind of lazy and didn't get right to my workout or PT. I was still sitting at the table after breakfast when my partner returned home from Pilates. We had plans to get out of the house today. It's only the second time away from the house in the past three weeks. I didn't get to considering my workout until late afternoon. Since two of my PT exercises were also part of Day 7, I chose to mash it all together as 3 sets of all 6 exercises.
Tuesday Sept. 24
- PT exercises: 3x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 7, level 1 - done
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I went light on the PT. Instead I got out again for shopping and a walk in the park. The extra walking left me tired and stiff. I will do a few stretches but won't do more squats.
Thursday Sept. 26
- PT exercises: 1x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 9, no levels - done
I only needed a few groceries, but the store is close to this lakeside park.
Thursday Sept. 26
- PT exercises: 1x (goal 3x) -
- Vitality: Day 9, no levels - done
I only needed a few groceries, but the store is close to this lakeside park.
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
Nice view in the park. 