This week's calorie increase to 1715 cals/day went very well. Still maintaining between that 112-114 spot, which is optimal. Moving average has me at 113.3, which is smack down the middle of the range I'm working to maintain - so this girl is happy.
We're having an Indian summer here so I've still been able to get my pool time in - so, where I land after the pool closes will be more consistent with where my weight range lands as we head into fall/winter.
I also did well increasing the first interval of resistance on the recumbent bike to level 18. I'm just letting these legs feel it out right now so I'm not going ham. They have to be given some time to "map out" the pressure before I see just how well they adapt to that kind of resistance.
Honestly, it takes me up to 6 months before I adjust to an increased level on the bike - but I do it slowly because I'm uber careful about not over taxing the muscles in these legs. Without sensation, it's often hard to know if I've pushed the muscles too hard until it's too late - so I hedge on the side of safety.
And, well it's just not pretty when MS'ers have full blown muscle fatigue. We'll just say muscles start jumping and collapse is inevitable.
Other than that - not too much to report. Below is a pic of me and my Bengal/tabby mix, Billy Louis Flynn III - attempting to steal my halo top and no pudge brownie dessert...hehehe
Have a wonderful Holiday weekend, everyone. Love & blessings - I'll touch base next weekend.