Tag Archives: Exercise

Update on my health, blech!

As I approach my fiftieth orbit around the Sun and deal with the inevitable allergies most Austin residents acquire, I pushed for more aggressive treatment, especially over my need to cough about every ten minutes. I finally received some steroids … Continue reading

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No running for a couple weeks

After a couple weeks of excruciating pain in my right knee, I got a doctor’s appointment to have it look into. By the time I did see him, it had improved and pain has now moved into my right ankle. … Continue reading

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Finally back at the gym…ouch

As I’ve been getting back into the groove of Austin life, using the gym has been the immediate short-term goal but on weekdays I’m easing into it. Firstly, Daylight Savings Time has messed up my sleep hygiene so getting to work … Continue reading

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New exercise streak achieved for Winter Solstice ’17

Success! I did it again. I’ve achieved a continuous streak of 14 days, making that the new record on my Activity app. Now to push the limit. Last time, I got lazy and was too tired, fizzling out at 13 … Continue reading

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Quadruple movement achieved

Could’ve sworn I’ve done this before but it turns out, I haven’t until last night. I pulled it off by hitting the gym to do my big workout on a Saturday, then normal stuff and concluding with a lot of … Continue reading

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December 2017 achievement!

Another fitness award achieved. This one is granted by the Activity application if you exercise at least 15 minutes for nine days. Technically, I should have received this yesterday because I only skipped last Wednesday. The stupid battery on my … Continue reading

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New exercise streak achieved!

Today I set a new record via my Apple Watch, as it says above, I have achieved my Exercise and Move goals for 13 days in a row for the first time. The last goal accomplished was 12 days via … Continue reading

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Finally! I got the gold sevens on my Activity app

The reason why this award on my iPhone/Apple Watch eluded me is that a “week” by the devices’ definition is Monday through Sunday. Either way, harnessing the Workout app while on the bike, I will be on my way to … Continue reading

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New weight-loss strategy due to hurting knees

Last year, while I was sick, I had enormous problems eating. Like I was going to vomit and at other times, I just wasn’t hungry. After I recovered, food tasted so good and now I’m way overboard. How overboard? My … Continue reading

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