Exercise Man

Today was the first workout I have had where I felt like I actually worked out. I'm starting to see some progress in my performance. I was on the Elliptical machine for 30 minutes and I maintained a four mile per hour pace. 

Last week, that was a goal that felt way off. 

I think my weight is about the same as last week. I got as low as 216 but popped back up to 218 this morning.

I'm still working out this eating thing, staying away from grains and sugar. I've had some slips. Ice cream is really good. 

Still, I need to make this happen for my own self interests...being healthier. Not having to cancel ski trips because of gout.

On the gout front, it's knocked out and I'm just finishing up a steroid pack that Dr. O'Connor prescribed for me. It knocked the gout out good. However, I'm feeling a weakness in my knee that wasn't there before and I'm hoping the gout hasn't caused actual damage.

I can't workout tomorrow due to a meeting at church but I'll be back on Wednesday.