Started the week with a new high of sorts...... did a full 30 minute, two mile, elliptical.  Average heart rate was 128 with a maximum of only 143.  I seem to making some CV gains.  Going to try to do 4-5 of these this week.

Finished a third 25 minute elliptical with BPM average about 137 and ending BPM at 148.  I'll finish the week with my fourth such effort tomorrow and will play round of golf on Sat, taking Sun off to watch Football.

Finally got back beginning last Thur and today makes four days since then.   Did cardio for 20, 20, 20 and 25 minutes today on the  elliptical and ran the 'ole heart' up to 150+ at the end of each session.  I'm going to do some machines Tue, back to CV on Wed, machines Thur and CV on Friday this week.  Thinking about playing a round of golf on Sat this week.   Haven't played in a couple of weeks because of the 'steamy temps'. 

Finished my week with a Saturday sweat (five all together for the week, off Sun and Mon).  Hope to pick up one while at Tom's on Tue at his 'workout facility' in the old Studio. I'm sure my efforts while in NY will be sketchy at best for a few days.  Billy, you're doing GREAT..... be careful with the 'starts'.  Tiano is a beautiful lil bug-gar!!  Wonderful to see Tom and Kris and their families.

Last week was six consecutive 'sweat' days....20 minutes on the elliptical or better each day.  This week Mon, Wed and today (Fri and Sat too) will be the same routine.  My average and maximum heart rate is improving .... trending downward. 

Tuesday, I went to the arthropod to discuss my varying muscle, bone and connective tissue issues.  As a result of the 12-12-12 accident, I have apparently sustained permanent loss of some percentage of extension in my right arm at the elbow and a rather significant loss of right turn rotation of my head.  I've DC'd my ibuprofen pain management routine (1600mg per day) so to more accurately determine the location and intensity of my current residual pain; predominately in the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow and reticular impact in my hands (numbing).  I may either re institute the pharmacological pain management (with kidney monitoring) and/or try the inject able method in the cervical region (Epidural Steroid Injections ... ESI).  BTW, this physician injected my SI joint with pretty good results prior to my European vacation so I have confidence in him.  He uses 'fluoroscopic guidance' when he does his epidural injections to assure accuracy.  Stay tuned....

Oh yes, my weight has not responded very much to date but I must admit to also not reducing intake.

Well, back at it today and yesterday as promised. Since it's too hot to golf for a while (probably late Sept or early Oct) I expect I'll have fewer excuses not to get my butt to the gym.  Still doing 20 minute cardio's on the elliptical ....finished to day with a HR of 150 and an average HR of 136.

Surprise everyone .... I'm back (at least three workouts worth, fourth today).   Just doing 20 minute cardio's on the elliptical but the sweat is profuse and the heart rate is in the 140's or low 150's.  The secret is to keep at it and since I'm paid for three months, I will.  Stay tuned.....Dad/Pa