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Week of 8/20/2012 - 8/26/2012

Exercise Walking - 4 sessions / 15.45
General Walking - 7 days - 22.4
Stationary Bike - 2 sessions / 25 minutes
Weight loss -  -1 lb

Last week was a good week for me.  My walking continues to improve and I think I'm about as fast as I'm going to get with my limp.  The first biking session was a bit rough, but I thought that was just a shock in doing something different and it was because the 2nd session went much better.  I'm excited about that because while I'm not a big fan of the stationary biking it does diverse what exercises I'm able to do.  I also suspect that with the heat in Texas I might have to move some of my walking to the treadmill, which I'm even less of a fan of so I would just plan on spending more time in the stationary bike.  I would love to set up my trainer and road bike when we get to Texas but that will just depend on space.  

This week and part of next week is going to pose some difficulty for workouts but I will do my best.  Since we will be spending the majority of our time in a vehicle for the next week I'll hopefully try to get some short walks in when we take gas breaks.  

The 1 lb weight loss is a bit shocking because while my week started off well with watching what I eat it ended on a night out with friends on Friday and more dining out on Saturday and Sunday.  Food is also going to be a big problem over the next couple of weeks.  Since we have almost everything in the house packed up there is no opportunity for home cooking.  But I'll do my best but I also understand that it's a lifestyle and some days are better than others.  

My post next week will probably be delayed pending internet access.  Hope everyone has a wonderful and successful week.  

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