Bad Decision Made Worse

I went to work because all afternoon I was going to be able to take it easy and sit at a ballpark and watch baseball. This ended up being a bad decision.

I had to walk to the ballpark. Which was unpleasant due to the hot sun. I felt very warm. Then our seats were in the sun. I already could barely breathe due to the cold and being in the hot, sunny sun put me over the top. Well, probably eating a hot cheeseburger added those few extra degrees. I lasted in the sun about 10 minutes before Matt told me I didn't look good and needed to get in the shade. I did get a sunburn on my chest and face and arms from those few minutes - that's how much I've avoided being in the sun this summer. 

I then sat in the shade with him for awhile, then moved to a place in the shade where we could actually see the game. Fortunately Ryan was at this same game with his work and so he came over and hung out with me. Eventually we went to his section, which was in the shade. He went back to his seat and I just wandered around, stood around, sat around trying to stay cool. It was in the low 70s but I was struggling. I found a little spot to watch the game and half-lean/stand on a railing. I did that for a few innings and before the game ended Ryan and I left.

The nice thing was Ryan had driven in so I had a ride home. The downside was we had to walk quite aways across a parking lot to get to the car. I was dragging by the time we reached the car, very overheated, very uncomfortable, and ready for a nap.

All-in-all I walked more than 1.5 miles.

New Miles: 1.5
Total Miles: 1550.0

Walk of Misery

I walked .75 miles trying to catch a bus. I missed it. I walked to a different stop, which was closer to where I had started. Grabbed Subway. An hour later got the next bus and went home and worked and tried to rest. I did not successfully avoid Ryan's cold and have it pretty bad. Walking was the last thing I wanted to do.

New Miles: 0.75
Total Miles: 1548.5
Weight: ~162.0

Aw Cold Snap!

Well Fall seems to be upon us as it was supposedly 57 degrees and it felt very chilled. My nose was cold all day - which is usually the preceding sign to my forming a cold. Ryan has had a cold all week that I diligently worked to avoid, but my efforts may not worked. He sounded and felt pretty awful so I really, really hope I don't develop it. But I can feel my body starting to come down with something. I keep trying to send mental messages to stop and be healthy. Hopefully that works.

Also with this coldness my previously broken right ankle now hurts. My foot gets stiff then hurts when I go to move. So this is not welcomed. I like pumpkins, the colorful trees, and food of fall - but the coldness can stay away.

After another day of not really walking this week I was feeling down about not having walked. I realized I could change that and so I decided to walk on the treadmill. First I needed Ryan's help putting on my socks -- as it is difficult to reach my toes. I was able to fanagle my shoes on and tie them myself. But that is definitely a sign I am very pregnant. And it is hard to believe I am due in less than 5 weeks now!

When I stepped on the treadmill I hit 4.0mph and pressed down to 3.8mph. It crossed my mind that I used to go the other way and bump it up. But slower is my speed now, and to be safe I need it to be. What surprised me though was that just shy of a lap I was struggling - my side started to stitch and I knew I needed to back off to not overdo it. So down went the numbers another 0.2 -- to 3.6mph. That felt much better and I enjoyed the good walk. I read The Atlantic and walked along - so a doubly productive walk.

Next on my night's agenda is to drink some tea and think healthy thoughts.

Total Miles: 1.0 miles 16:31 at 3.6mph

New Miles: 1.0
Total Miles: 1547.75

Weight: 160.0

Lost & Found Walk Across Town

Ryan had to come downtown to collect his lost then found wallet. The nice thing was it got me a ride home with him and a walk in since I had to walk across town to meet up with him.  Ironically the way we took out of town took me right past my work building and so I really could have not walked at all. But it was nice to get out into the muggy, post-rain evening and get exercise. Total Workout: 0.5 miles

New Miles: 0.5
Total Miles: 1546.75
Weight: 160.0

Frustrated by Inactivity

There is so much I want to do and so much I can't that I feel frustrated. And not only am I frustrated I am taking my frustration out by also being frustrated at Ryan. I realized this today so I could finally explain why I keep getting annoying at the projects he is not working on - both the ones he is in the middle of and the ones he says he will do. I realized I am not frustrated at him but at my inability to do anything.

I can't lift things to move furniture that needs to be moved in preparation for the new carpet we are getting. I can't clean the side of the house with the overgrowing plants because that would be too taxing -- and also because there is poison ivy there -- which I have been fighting off on my ankles.

I can't run. When I walk I quickly tire and quickly need to pee. I am finally feeling my pregnancy weight in full effect. I can't stop eating sweets (or making them (so many cookies!!)). My heartburn is much better but sometimes pops up. My poison ivy itchiness is driving me bonkers and swelling up my right ankle and foot to gross proportions -though I am relieved that the doctor confirmed it is poison ivy. (Good news: The doctor confirmed it is poison ivy. Bad news: I have poison ivy.)

After some time feeling listless and trying to figure out something productive to do I decided to go on a walk despite the mid-afternoon heat. I also decided that I was going to walk farther than usual and just take my time and try to tire myself out - to drain off some excess energy that keeps just taking shape as frustration.

I filled up my water bottle and headed off. I went out and around the school, near the track, and back. But on the way back I stopped at the dollar store and bought a bunch of pink cups, plates, napkins, and plasticware for the coming weekend's baby shower. They also have pink table covers and I may go back for those, but I settled on those necessary items for now. I got three bags of stuff - semi-heavy but not unmanageable, and I headed back home. The walk back felt tougher - obviously due to the extra weight. But I went nice and slow and just chugged along. Listening to the Dinner Party Download helped - and my walk and shopping ended up taking the length of an episode.

I got back and felt toasty - as it was quite toasty in the sun. But once in the shade it was very pleasant. I sat on the porch a little as Ryan did the yard work I had guilted him into doing. I then ate some cereal and realized one area I could be productive in was with cooking dinner - so I got out the recipe book and found a chicken recipe that seemed to work nicely with the ingredients I had around. And so I experimented and for dinner we are having a modified version of Chicken Tagine with Couscous. As I finish writing this post Ryan doesn't yet know I cooked something so I look forward to him discovering this, and I hope it makes up for some of my unfair frustration venting I have been taking out on him.

New Miles: 1.5
Total Miles: 1546.25
Weight: 161.4 ... after a big brunch with several donuts... felt super gross when I got on the scale and seeing the scale number didn't help... especially since I know that all recent weight is from junk food.

Too Hot to Trot

On Friday I meant to get out and walk, but it got late and Ryan said he had planned on leaving at 7 -- and as I was debating whether or not I was going to join him I figured it wasn't safe to leave. I should have asked how he was doing time-wise or realized he notoriously runs late -- and I could have gotten my walk in with ample time to spare. But instead I sat on a chair thinking about walking and thinking about what I wanted to do with my night.

In the end I decided to go with him to the Irish Festival and listen to him play. I wandered away a little to buy raffle tickets and some food and a song they play came over the speakers and I thought "Oh the band plays this song. I'm sure I'll hear this again soon." then "Wait a second that's Ryan!" -- and I realized they were pumping the sound from the stage into the tent area I was in. So I hurried back so I could catch as much of it as possible.

During the performance Ryan's dad gave Ryan a shout-out for his pending Fatherhood, and me a shout out too - so I stood up and waved to everyone. Then a member of the band gave Ryan's dad a shout out for his pending Grandparenthood. It was very sweet.

On Saturday I was determined to get a walk in. In the afternoon I headed out and didn't even make it to the top of the hill before I deemed it too hot. I turned around and went back home. I knew it wasn't going to go well if I tried walking outside, so instead I went inside and got the long forgotten treadmill cued up and I walked on it.

I carried the 2lb weights as I walked since I need to get some sort of muscle strength in preparation for holding this baby. I know 2lbs is measly but it at least is something! I walked at 3.8mph and that felt fast but not like I was pushing it - so nicely in the upper bounds of the sweet spot. Total Workout: 1.0 in 15:49

New Miles: 1.0
Total Miles: 1544.75
Weight: 159.0

Chilly Night

The day was nice, but by 7pm it had already cooled significantly and I needed a longsleeved shirt. I am not ready for it to be chilly! I like being warm and comfortable. Being chilly reminds me that a cool Fall is right around the corner and a very cold Winter is immediately behind that. I want it to be warm and comfortable all the time!

Ryan and I walked the neighborhood as per the usual route and did 1.0.

New Miles: 1.0
Total Miles: 1543.75
Weight: ~160.0

Evening Walk

Ryan and I went on a walk in the evening. It was nice and warm and I was comfortable wearing shorts and a tank top. Ryan complained that it was too hot.

My feet have been swelling up and my right one has a bad case of poison ivy so it is even extra swollen and gross. I have taken to calling my feet Lord Swellington - just because. Wearing socks makes my right ankle itchy so that has been fun. But at least walking is distracting to an extent.

New Miles: 1.0
Total Miles: 1542.75
Weight: 158.8... so probably more like 160.0