Strategy

So, last night we took the kids to the pool and I walk/swam 1/4 mile again, plus more while helping them play and learn. Marley loved it.

This morning I did it again, and I was able to swim the entire length of the pool twice. Normally I do a little each time and then once the entire way. In spite of a nasty cramp in my left hamstring, I was able to freestyle once and backstroke once the entire way.

When I water walk, I do try and keep most of my body submerged, but that gets difficult when it gets down to three feet.

So, my total now is 1 miles walked/swam. My weight has dropped 10 lbs--probably all water.

Correction

The pool is 25 meters. So, I only did 1/4 of a mile yesterday, which I repeated today.

I have to drink more because I got a hellacious hamstring cramp in my left leg this morning.

The Pool

So, I joined the Hartsville YMCA this morning. I walked/swam up and down the pool 8 times. It's 50 meters (164 ft). 16 x 164 = 2624 ft. A half mile in the water.

Walked a Mile

I walked a mile on the treadmill yesterday in 21:57. The first half killed me, the second half was boring but not uncomfortable. The GERD pains go away when I exercise; it's so unnerving.

Holly Trimming

I pruned four wheelbarrow loads worth of holly branches yesterday. I didn't feel good after; my feet hurt pretty bad. I should've drunk more water to avoid getting gouty. No chest pains from gastritis until I was done. It's freaky having chest pains all the time. Imagine having random burning in your chest and collarbone for a month. It's quite unnerving, even though from my blood tests I know that I have fine. My cholesterol is 191; I'm fine, but it's still odd feeling. No one worry about me....I have been to the doctor four times, and I'm a picture of cardiac health. My pains are referred pain from my stomach. I've got an appointment in two weeks with a specialist; maybe he'll get to the bottom of the problem.

Raking leaves

I raked leaves for about 30 mins yesterday. I plan to do some more yardwork today.

Feeling Better

So, I've been really not feeling well for the last three weeks with really awful gastritis and back pain. I've got an appointment with a specialist in two weeks, so maybe I can get some idea of why I keep having really bad gastritis and other gastro-intestinal ailments.

Friday was the first day that I had really had an energy in awhile. Saturday I worked in the yard for four straight hours. I was a little sore yesterday, but I got a lot done.