A few weeks ago I wrote about my goals for this year. While I haven't been able to get a huge head start on my goals for the year I'd like to think I'm moving in the right direction.
I've been lifting heavy upper body weights at the gym. I still feel a long way off from being able to do a dead hang pull-up a lot of my upper body strength was preserved by using crutches the past 19 months.
Since joining the Facebook weight loss group I have lost some weight, my clothes fit differently and there are definite changes when I look in the mirror. Since I'm on one crutch it's a bit hard to figure out how much I weigh, since the scale won't settle on one particular weight I have to guestimate. However, I'm not going to obsess about the scale, or a certain number, I'm using it as a tool to satisfy my curiosity. My goals of strength and crossing the finish line at various events are much more important than a number or a certain size.
Speaking of crossing the finish line.... I had a conversation with one of the physical therapists last week about my goal of doing the Austin Livestrong 5k walk. He told me that in his opinion I would have issue no with training or walking a 5k, as long as I get off crutches soon so I have time to train. Just in case, I hobbled 1/3 a mile this past weekend with two crutches and 1 leg. It took me about an hour, but I did it. I hope I don't need to hobble 5k, but just in case it's better to be prepared.
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