I have successfully earned my green belt in Krav Maga… although I aggravated my already-injured right quad muscle during tonight’s test. Let’s just say I’m glad I’m done with class for the week.
Category Archives: health & fitness
A narrative of my journeys with diet, exercise, and various healthcare professionals
Status: Itchy
Me being me, of course I would get a poison ivy rash on my face the day before I’m scheduled to be back in the office in person.
My 12-Year History of Step-Tracking
Last Wednesday, I woke to discover that I’d let my Fitbit battery drain completely overnight: my sleep data ended abruptly at 1:15am.
My Fitbit Charge 2 never quite recovered. Despite following all the instructions I found on all the knowledge bases and forums, the heart rate function remained borked.
Within two days, I found myself online with an AT&T sales rep, purchasing an Apple Watch (Series 5, 40mm).

Our First COVID-Season Outing!

This morning, Connor and I took a trip to the pediatrician for a well visit. It was the first time either of us had been out in public in the era of social distancing, so we donned our homemade cloth masks and forged ahead into the weirdness.
On one hand, it felt like a big deal, leaving the house for realsies for the first time since March. On the other hand, like Connor said: it’s just a doctor’s visit.
Once I return to working in the office next month, I’m going to have to get used to wearing a mask all day. After wearing one for just an hour, I can tell that this is going to be interesting….
Home Fitness

My husband bought me a weighted bag for my birthday last month. Still trying to figure out the best time to make use of it, since sounds in the basement can echo through the whole house.