This morning at the gym, after walking a mile and a half, the number was 24. With a 7.5 pound weight in each hand, I did 24 each of inclined twisted sit ups, skullcrushers, twisted archers, squats, and swimmers press. Then a minute-plus plank was followed by ten minutes in the steam room and five minutes in the sauna before heading off to the meeting of the day.

Lots of walking and lifting courtesy of a book sale.

Life is good.

Measurements

Weight: 135.9
Waist: 29.25
Abdomen: 34.25
Hip: 37.25
Upper arm: 11
Neck: 15
Wrist: 6.25
Thigh: 21.25
Calf: 13
Forearm: 8.25

Body fat: 23.4

• Morning meditation and centering
• Acupuncture
• Local goodness at Market Day
• Gym
1. 15 minute sauna meditation
2. Half mile walk
3. New PR: 36 twisted back extensions
4. 36 inclined twisted sit ups
5. Half mile walk
• Dinner of burgers topped with havarti and garden-fresh tomato and basil, homemade hash browns and freshly roasted kale chips
• Cards
• A walk around the neighborhood
• Ice cream and the last bit of a movie
• Early bedtime

Today at the gym:

• Walk  1 mile - had great flash of insight as to what I'm afraid of as I go forth in my new ventures
• 32 back extensions
• 12 side extensions l,r
• 48 inclined sit ups
• 30 minute sauna meditation

We had planned on going to the library after the gym, but on the way there, an emotional time-bomb went off. I have to confess that it was a faithfully affair for about a half hour. Honesty and softness and quiet were, as usual, the way through. Gardening and cookies were perfect for reconnection activities. 

Today at the gym

• Walk -jog 1 mile
• 32 back extensions
• 32 inclined sit ups
• 1 minute plank
• 20 minute sauna meditation

An hour of yoga therapy after the gym 

Today at the gym:

• Walk -jog 1 mile
• 32 back extensions
• 32 inclined sit ups
• 20@7.5#(l,r) each: swimmers press, skull crushers, fly
• 1 minute plank
• 30 minute sauna meditation

Silence & Solitude Saturday