I was going to try a video post tonight, but alas (or lucky for you) I have a cold that has given me laryngitis. It would make for a bit of a boring post.


I would either sound like a mime doing a skit, or I would sound like a bad cell phone connection.


So, you guys get to READ tonight's post again.




I did mention I had a cold didn't I?


Fortunately that did not prevent me form going to rehab. However, it DID prevent me from taking another step FORWARD in rehab. The ladies who take care of me during each session were happy to have me come in, but relegated me to walking.


They didn't want me to push myself with a cold. I guess it would have made things worse.


So, I spent 30 minutes walking; topped out at 4 miles per hour. It wasn't a really hard workout, but it was a workout none the less....I told you, I'm gonna keep on truckin'.


What was actually pretty cool about today was that it was my 13th session. Since the tracking sheets we fill out only have 12 rows, I was onto my SECOND PAGE of workouts. And, until today, each was more aggressive than the last. My rehabilitation has been going well and I am very happy with my progress.


I also got to use my new birthday present.


For my birthday, I got a smart watch with a heart rate monitor on it. So, I can read my text messages and emails while I work out. I can ALSO track my heart rate when I work out at home.


If you remember, while I am in rehab, I wear a portable EKG so that the staff can monitor me. However, I didn't have a way of making sure I was within my proper range when I workout at home. This little gadget will allow me to workout without blowing my heart up.


The nice thing about having the smart watch today was that I could check the accuracy of my new toy.


Guess what...it worked !!! 


Now I can rest assured that when I work out at home, I can stay at the heart rate that my Exercise Physiologist wants me to.


Did I mention that I can play Dick Tracy too! It is way cool.


THANKS ASHLEY & KIDS FOR MY AWESOME BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!!!!


Keep reading this week, and you might get to read a guest author again. I have to go to Orlando, FL for a company meeting and will probably have to miss a day or two. Keep your eyes peeled.


Good night & God bless.