Monday, September 21, 2009

Floor Exercises

So over the last few weeks as the weather cools, we haven't been going to the pool as much. The water is getting chilly - and morning comes early almost every day now. We've started to get together to do excercises in the living room. These are exercises that could be done alone, but sometimes it's hard to push yourself farther without someone watching.
The goal in our workouts is not only to lose weight but to also increase flexibility and strength. In this last week, we progressed from all motions and exercises (including getting on the floor and getting up) being difficult and not really hitting the targeted muscle to having that burning sensation in a muscle when it's working hard. I count this as great progress.
We're attempting to do weigh-ins once a week or every other week. I will you keep you posted on the weight loss and the mobility.
I am so proud of Frances. She is applying herself during our times together and even on our off days. There was a day when she wouldn't even want to try for fear of failure. We have learned not to say "I can't" and to say "I'll try" or "That's the best I can do right now."
We're doing good.

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