(FRIDAY). Applying my OWN schemes & philosophies:

 ... In lieu of my trainer's trip outta town, I took it upon myself to perform a WIDE variety of exerciseS & calming/relaxing techniqueS on my own.  In addition to my DAILY morning-ritual of WALKING--alongside my constructible walkER--this morning, I also performed four [very NEAR successive] sets of 50 "crunches-REVERSE situps" combos.*  To relax myself even more, I both watched a few episodes of the hilarious television show Whose Line is it Anyway? as well as wrote a few pages of my most recent (19th) (Yes, I have FINISHED 18 other GREAT ones!) book.

Immediately after my [not so] lil' lavatory-escapade came a FULL-body bombardment of relaxation.  Yes, I planned this AAAAALL!**

* --> (T.M.I.?) In addition to my enduring PHYSICAL stress, I also added a rather INTENSE push of EXCRETION  while nestled above my john.

** --> In actuality, due to my main nurse's insightful observation, by removing my bowel-tracking log from beside my desk, I can no longer [subconsciously] WORRYso MUCH about scheduling my bodily releases.

(TUESDAY -- July 25) No (FORMAL) workout

 ... My trainer is OUT of town for the week.  Thus, I devised my OWN [abridged] exercises:

(Since my caregiver is not licensed/insured to safely monitor me on my parallel bars, I simply exercised in bed.)

--> 5 sets of 50 crunches-reverse sit-ups mix

--> 3--rather than my usual 1--consecutive laps of WALKING around my [big] house

(That TRIPLES my usual work not just literally but by working my strength, endurance, stamina & muscle coordination.)

--> (T.M.I. warning:) I excreted a  MEDIUM-mixed bowel movement which always requires a good deal of effortful PUSHing followed by comfortable RELIEF.  Also, an excretion is ALWAYS a pleasant indicator that I satisfactorily worked all my bodily systems.

... Additionally, I wrote a BUNCH.

(More specifically, I jotted down almost four FULL pages of my 19th book, wrote two poems & won six games of no mines marked, "Expert"-level Minesweeper @ ~5:45 this morning.)

... Evidently, I AAAM very much a MORNING-person.

(MONDAY) AMBIvalence ... is EVERYwhere! (with me)

 So, I went in for my routinely scheduled podiatry appointment.  This visit yielded MIXED reactions:

--> Of the ... eight or so other patients I observed during my stay PLUS the seven or so medical employees, there were ZERO masks worn.  I wore MYYY mask.

   ... I can either view this as either

A) This pandemic situation is [SLIGHTLY] improving.

OR

2) Too many do not have enough respect for others' health.

--> My foot doctor revealed that, although I do still have onychomyosis with onychodystrophy, he sees nothing getting worse.  His recommended treatment is going well.

(FRIDAY). GEEEEEZ! I almost FORGOT to BLOG.

 ... After I specifically talked to my trainer this very day about my [tentative] blogging schedule, I had better keep my word!

Well, my workout was actually pretty much EXACTLY what I've been performing BI-weekly (TWICE a week).

-- 20 bicep curls on left arm with 10 lb dumbbell

-- 30 regular bicep curls and 20 hammer curls on right side with 15 lbs 

-- Walking on the parallel bars forward (2 laps), backwards (2 laps) and sideways (just 1 lap)

   ... 30 calf raises

-- 10 isomeric leg extensions with my trainer's resistance on the left leg

-- HIP-ups: 140 total but 90 reps then rest and then 50 reps

(I again tied my RECORD-HIGH!)

-- Tricep extension 2 sets each arm 

   ... 1 set of 20 reps & 1 set of 15 reps on the left side--both with 10 lbs 

   ... 2 sets of 15 reps on the right, but 1st set was with 15 lbs and the 2nd set was 10 lbs 

-- 30 ball hamstring curls with 2 legs but also single leg hamstring curls 20 reps with each leg

-- ~13 minute BIKE ride

(TUESDAY) NOBODY's gonna rain on MYYY [kinetic] parade!

... 

Thunderstorms were APLENTY this ... afternoon!  But, NOT early enough to affect my [outdoor] BIKE riding--THANKFULLY.  Nevertheless, I performed my USUAL workout activities:

-- Walking on the parallel bars forward (2 laps), backwards (2 laps) and sideways (just 1 lap)

   ... 30 calf raises

(... I dunno why I've been typing 20, when--for the last ... ~two+ months, I always do 30.)

-- 20 bicep curls on left arm with 10 lb dumbbell (+4 extra, 'cuz my wrist gave out on four extensions)

-- 30 regular bicep curls and 20 hammer curls on right side with 15 lbs 

-- 10 isomeric leg extensions with my trainer's resistance on the left leg

-- HIP-ups: 140 total but 90 reps then rest and then 50 reps

(I again tied my RECORD-HIGH!)

-- Tricep extension 2 sets each arm 

   ... 1 set of 20 reps & 1 set of 15 reps on the left side--both with 10 lbs 

   ... 2 sets of 15 reps on the right, but 1st set was with 15 lbs and the 2nd set was 10 lbs 

-- 30 ball hamstring curls with 2 legs but also single leg hamstring curls 20 reps with each leg

-- ~13 minute BIKE ride

... AAAAAh, yes.  CONSISTENCY is KEY!

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--> With the help of my MAIN nurse, I clarified a mixup with one of my CareGivers about the EXACT date I am treating my mom OUT to the new 'Oppenheimer' flick.

('Tis not 'til NEXT Wednesday, the 26th.)

   ... I ate an additional meal this afternoon, 'cuz of the confusion of my film outing & my delayed bowel movement.

        ... RELAX!  I excreted my bodily waste BEFORE the feeding, so 'twas ONLY stimulated by my [INTENSE] workout with my trainer--JUST as [my nurse &] IIIII predicted.

(SUNDAY) NO rest for the WEARY!

 ... My SPEECH Therapist (mother) scheduled a session for noon today, because she just felt like getting in more practice.

(I did not object, because she was outta town this past week, so she missed both Wednesday & Thursday classes.)

Typically, I am NOT overly enthused about language arts.

(I've ALWAYS been waaaaaay more NUMBERS-oriented than letters-fixated.)

--> After a considerable amount of talking--by ME--in explaining math, Netflix & housemates, we watched TWO episodes of a new show [that I got her now hooked on].

............

(SATURDAY) WHOOPS! I forgot to mention

 ... that on this past Thursday, due to both my SPEECH therapist's/mom's being out of town as well as my usual weekDAY-caregiver's being on vacation, I went BIKING for my usual ~14 minute ride around the 'hood.

'Twas a SOLIDly, UNeventful day.

(I ALWAYS LOOOVE days that I BIKE!)

(FRIDAY). WHY I felt MORE energy today I know NOT.

....  But, I'll gladly accept it.  So, I performed my USUAL workout-abilities:

-- Walking on the parallel bars forward (2 laps), backwards (2 laps) and sideways (just 1 lap)

   ... 30 calf raises

(... I dunno why I've been typing 20, when--for the last ... ~two+ months, I always do 30.)

-- 20 bicep curls on left arm with 10 lb dumbbell (+3 extra)

-- 30 regular bicep curls and 20 hammer curls on right side with 15 lbs (+2 extra)

-- 10 isomeric leg extensions with my trainer's resistance on the left leg

-- HIP-ups: 140 total but 90 reps and rest and then 50 reps

(I again tie my RECORD-HIGH!)

-- Tricep extension 2 sets each arm 

   ... 2 sets of 15 reps on the left side with 10 lbs 

   ... 2 sets of 15 reps on the right, but 1st set was with 15 lbs and the 2nd set was 10 lbs 

-- 30 ball hamstring curls with 2 legs but also single leg hamstring curls 20 reps with each leg

-- ~13 minute BIKE ride

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SPOILER alert: 

I actually DO know WHY I possessed EXTRA energy for today's workout--my editor SAID he'd publish my 

13th book

today!  But, alas, something came up to delay him.  (I literally just shrugged it off.)  NO BIG WHOOP!  It'll come.  All good things come in time.