Week 159 of REAL...

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

What Navy SEALs are required to do to make it into BUD/S:

http://navyseal.s5.com/requirements.html

http://military-fitness.military.com/2013/01/the-spartan-300-workout-and-new-variations.html?ESRC=sm_fit.nl

RIght up front: Never in a million years could I do what is required. However, I needed to start somewhere. Considering how fit the SEALs are, I figured it was a good place to start. So my SEAL puppy reps (SEALp) consist of girls' pushups, crunches, and flutter kicks, a SEAL training basic. I started with doing one of each. 

PT ~ Physical therapy using 2-lb and 1-lb weights, alternating days.

UB ~ Upper body exercises

I'm starting low, at 10, to restart my workouts, with no weights yet.

4: 1-mile walk. PT. UB.

5: 1-mile walk. PT

6: Rest. 

7: 1-mile walk. PT.

8: 1-mile walk. PT.

9: 1-mile walk. PT.

10: 1-mile walk. PT.

The first picture was taken in February 2012. The second picture was taken in June 2012. Inspiration, at least to me:

What was I thinking?

"Tarnished Knight" is coming along, but it's painfully slow. I've daydreamed about Jack and his story for a couple of years. Now, it's time to tell it, and the words are all stuck in my head.

The pain in my arm is a distraction, so is the trouble I'm having with my stomach.

However, those are excuses and not helpful ones.

Hmmm... I haven't thought as much about Jack the closer his story came to being due. Perhaps I don't want his story to be told because I don't want him to move on. Yes, some characters are like that.

Follow up Tuesday...

So, how'd I do?

A little writing was done.

Dictation was done.

A bit of reading was done.

A lovely visit was enjoyed. Best part of the day.

Back to working on "Tarnished Knight," today.

Carpe Diem... Daytona...

NASCAR ~ Carl came in 37th. Ouch. A crash early on knocked his car out of the race. Next week, Go Carl!

What needs to be done, today?

Tarnished Knight.

Tarnished Knight.

Tarnished Knight.

A little reading, for a break.

Thank Goodness It's Sunday... 214...

~ Rain, for the first time in over four months.

~ Power staying on.

~ A/C.

~ The opportunity to be a writer.

~ Independence.

My Heroes... Unknown Soldiers...

My heart breaks and overflows at the same time. Sorrow at the loss and gratitude for their courage, strength, and honor.

http://www.unknownsoldiersblog.com/2014/06/this-journey.html

God bless America. Home of the free because of the brave.

Independence Day...