Thursday, March 7, 2024

Thinking Thursday

Thursday, March 7, 2024




Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 54 min



Today's Forecast

Today: Mainly cloudy. Clearing late this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 9°C. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: Clear. Low plus 2°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk



Today's Journal 

I love this quote from Sir Anthony Hopkins, 
"My philosophy is it's none of my business what people say of me and think of me. I am what I am, and I do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. And it makes life so much easier."



Today's Daily Affirmations
* I accept uncertainty.
* I know that the storm will pass.
* I let go of my attachment to situations and outcomes.
* I know that better days are on the way.
* I can persevere through life’s challenges.
* I am good at adapting to my environment.
* I am building my life around my values and beliefs.
* I can think logically and rationally in every situation.



Today's Exercise 

11:15 am - "Outdoor Walk" @corner park w/Tickles
11 minutes / 740 steps

4:09 pm - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
21 minutes / 1969 steps

5:07 pm - "Upper body nervous system release"
15 minutes / 562 steps



Today's Total Steps: 
8389



Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Screening Wednesday

Wednesday, March 6, 2024




Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 27 min



Today's Forecast

Today: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of drizzle this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this morning. High 6°C. UV index 2 or low.

Tonight: Overcast. Wind northeast 20 km/h. Low plus 2°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk



Today's Journal 

I have an appointment with the breast screening clinic at 7:45 am this morning. I have to be there by 7:15 am and I'll get the results from my oncologist on March 22nd.



Today's Daily Affirmations
* I mindfully appreciate the good moments in my life.
* Each day is a gift.
* I love the ordinary moments of life.
* I live each day with grace.
* I can find opportunities for growth within every experience.
* My life is rich and satisfying.
* I live a life of non-attachment.
* I embrace the ebb and flow of life.
* I embrace the opportunity to experience new things.



Today's Exercise 

11:37 am - JA "Mobility From Bed"
13 minutes / 61 steps

11:52 am - MW "Lower body release"
14 minutes / 47 steps



Today's Total Steps: 
5488



Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Therapeutic Tuesday

Tuesday, March 5, 2024




Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 14 min



Today's Forecast

Today: Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High 19°C. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: Showers ending after midnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle. Low plus 5°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk



Today's Journal 

I've been dealing with a lot of pain this year. My right knee, my left hip and my left shoulder hurt all the time, day and night. I work on joint mobility and physiotherapy exercises to help, and I ice and rest as necessary. 



Today's Daily Affirmations
* I embrace constructive behavior even when I am angry.
* I have successful relationships.
* I am building a close relationship with my partner.
* I am learning to control my reactions.
* I can channel my anger constructively.
* I am in a healing state.
* I use my breath to achieve a calm state of mind.
* I have all the tools I need to stay calm.



Today's Exercise 



12:11 pm - JA "Mobility & Movement"
14 minutes / 1302 steps

12:26 pm - MW "Upper body release"
15 minutes / 121 steps

1:04 pm - MW "neck & shoulders"
8 minutes / 54 steps

4:00 pm - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
20 minutes / 1784 steps



Today's Total Steps: 
7670



Monday, March 4, 2024

Boxing Monday

Monday, March 4, 2024




Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 13 min



Today's Forecast

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18°C. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: A few clouds. Low 9°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk



Today's Journal 

I went grocery shopping at No Frills this morning. 



Today's Daily Affirmations
* I am starting to enjoy life more.
* I am attracting a whole new set of amazing experiences.
* I am excited to see what life has in store for me.
* I live in a world of endless possibilities.
* I choose activities that inspire a sense of meaning in my life.
* I am attracting opportunities for breakthroughs.
* I do my best to live each day to the fullest.



Today's Exercise 

8:06 am - MVP "Beginner Boxing" (on JA)
Lesson 1 - Stance 01:06
Lesson 2 - Footwork 04:19
Lesson 3 - Punch #1 The Jab 04:05
Lesson 4 - Punch #2 The Cross 03:10
Lesson 5 - Punch #3 The Hook 03:26
18 minutes / 1048 steps

2:10 pm - MW "Lower Body Release"
16 minutes / 73 steps

2:10 pm - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
26 minutes / 2154 steps / 1.44 km



Today's Total Steps: 
8556


Sunday, March 3, 2024

Scheduling Sunday

Sunday, March 3, 2024




Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 24 min



Today's Forecast

Today: Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of drizzle early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 10°C. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: A few clouds. Low plus 4°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk



Today's Journal 

This morning I created my exercise schedule for the month of March. My goal is to complete all my Justin Agustin Mobility workouts; and  Movement World Nervous System Release workouts. Hopefully these will help ease the pain in my right knee, left hip, and lower back, plus decrease the numbness and tingling in my hands and shoulders.

Sundays
  • JA Mobility To Counteract Sitting
  • hamstring tightness
Mondays
  • JA Boxing
  • Lower body release
  • sciatic & piriformis
Tuesdays
  • JA Mobility & Movement
  • Upper body release
  • neck & shoulders
Wednesdays
  • JA Mobility From Bed
  • Lower body release
Thursdays
  • JA Boxing
  • Upper body release
  • numbness in hands
Fridays
  • JA Mobility & Strength
  • Lower body release
Saturdays
  • JA Mobility & Core
  • Upper body release
  • neck & shoulders



Today's Daily Affirmations
* I am open to opportunities that come my way.
* I am aligned with the universe.
* I am receiving things that are much better than I could have imagined.
* Life is happening for me.
* There’s always a bigger picture.
* What’s meant to be will always find its way.
* I am open to receiving the best in life.
* I am unstoppable.
* I feel fulfilled in my life.



Today's Exercise 

10:52 am - JA "Mobility To Counteract Sitting"
18 minutes / 952 steps

11:12 am - MW "Tightness in the hamstring muscles"
7 minutes / 125 steps

3:58 pm - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
27 minutes / 2010 steps / 1.47 km



Today's Total Steps: 
8224



Saturday, March 2, 2024

Recovery Saturday

Saturday, March 2, 2024




Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 40 min



Today's Forecast

Today: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High plus 9°C.

Tonight: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches developing this evening. Low plus 3°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk



Today's Journal 

Today I purchased an online video course called Nervous System Release from Movement World. It's produced by a couple of physiotherapists from Finland. The course contains a number of physiotherapy videos for exercises to do at home. 

1. Upper body nervous system release 15 min
2. Lower body nervous system release 15 min
3. Tightness in the hamstring muscles 5 min
4. Tightness in the neck and shoulders 10 min
5. Sciatic and piriformis syndrome 7 min
6. Numbness in the hands 10 min

Releases stubborn tightness that regular stretching hasn't addressed.

✅ Provides relief from numbness in hands or feet.

✅ Releases stress and stress-related tension.

✅ Promotes relaxation and a lighter feeling.



Today's Daily Affirmations
* I always follow the light.
* I am present in each and every moment.
* I am exactly where I need to be.
* I am attracting blessings that are about to transform my life.
* I feel deep gratitude for my life.
* I am in a better position now.
* I can develop the right mindset in any situation.
* I have faith in where I am being led.



Today's Exercise 

7:00 am - MW "Nervous System Release"
30 minutes 

10:07 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
17 minutes / 1306 steps / 0.93 km

6:50 pm - JA "Mobility & Core"
13 minutes / 146 steps



Today's Total Steps: 
4856



Friday, March 1, 2024

EBUS Friday

Friday, March 1, 2024




Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 49 min



Today's Forecast

Today: Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this morning. High 9°C. Wind chill minus -7°C this morning.

Tonight: Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle overnight. Low plus 4°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk



Today's Journal 

We plan on leaving the house today at 12:15 pm. We need to be at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton to register by 1:45 pm. Dennis will have his EBUS procedure at 2:45 pm under general anesthesia and then go to recovery. I'm guessing we'll be able to leave between 4:30 - 5:00 pm, and should be home shortly after 6:00 pm.  



Today's Daily Affirmations
* I live life with grace and humility.
* I am determined to make my dreams come true.
* I am becoming a better version of myself.
* I am empowering myself.
* I mindfully react to every situation I face.
* I am willing to feel every emotion.
* I make the most of every chance I get.
* I know the difference between right and wrong.  



Today's Exercise 

10:41 am - JA "Mobility And Strength"
23 minutes / 837 steps



Today's Total Steps: 
8694