Want to get back on track with morning walking, so set out today to walk Washington Square park. A car was pulling out in front of our place, so figured I should pull my car outta the SSPP garage and claim the coveted spot! Luckily enough, it worked, but I hadn’t gotten much of a walk. Decided to walk the block, as in tackle the Jones Street steps. Felt good after the first round and decided to do it again! As I was heading up the steps with my 1-2-3-hold pace, a woman passed me taking the steps a brisk two at a time. Alas, I’ll get there–eventually. What struck me was her shoes and skirt matched the most garrishly painted house on the block. Stopped to get a panoramic shot at the top since I hadn’t even looked back on the first round. Probably 20 minutes of walking. Perfect. 

James started school today and I didn’t have to teach, so focusing on my goal of improving my health this year, I went on follow-up visits to both doctors, since I saw them both on my birthday.  Just enough time after those appointments to hit Baker Beach and let my feet get a nice exfoliation as I ventured to these crazy pocky rocks!  My body is definitely feeling the burn of walking in sand…burn, baby, burn…and take a few pounds with you!

Haven’t posted in a week because school started Wednesday and my walking has been catch-as-catch can around our erratic schedule. Been trying to do my “laps” at the park with James.

Today, I walked to WW in less time than I anticipated: about 30 minutes. You notice things walking that you’d never seen from the car, like a lovely hummingbird feasting on a fuscia passionflower.

After a big week with a wedding, screwed-up sleep, and the Beer Tasting, relieved to report a loss at WW of over 3 pounds, bringing the total to 12!  See the “Bravo” and 5 lb stickers.

Hope to take big walks this week on Tuesday and Thursday when I don’t teach! The Presidio will be the target on Tuesday and maybe Marina Green/Crissy Field on Thursday. Planning works!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today’s walking destination was Weight Watchers! After a visit with Dr. Wong, I loved walking down the memory lane that is Polk Street to the Century Club. Bypassed Bob’s Donuts and instead, stopped to pick up fruit and yogurt. 8.6 pounds down! Great meeting.

It’s Friday, August 12, 2016, two years since my last post! No excuses. Life happens, but happy to say I’m back on track. Here’s a quick catch-up on the past 2 years: Dr. Mama bids farewell to ICA and hello to SHC.  And here’s a quick catch up on the past week: started WW on Saturday, Feast of the Transfiguration. Have walked (intentionally) a bit each day since then. Here are photos of the “high water marks”.