April Update

Not much new to update you on for April. However, in the gym I am up to 150 lbs on the ab machine, 25 minutes on the treadmill (5.0 incline and 1.7 speed). On the water wheel (a machine used to strengthen your arms, I am on level 17/20. On the elliptical machine I am up to 32 minutes without stopping. I can do nine laps and I can do one lap in 2:58. I have gone 2.15 miles.

All of this working out is getting me into the best shape of my life. My 71 year old father works out along side me. There is no guarantee that all of this exercise will help me but it certainly can't hurt me. My dad is getting into shape with me.

In addition to working out six days a week with my dad, I walk for an hour a day, Monday to Friday with my mom (using my walker) up at the local basketball court. I have started practicing with a traditional walker without forearm support. I am up to 30 minutes a day with the new walker. It is my goal to transition to using a cane. I don't expect to ever walk again totally unassisted. If I can't use the cane successfully, then I will use the traditional walker.

I am still looking for a job online and teaching English to some students in Spain. In the little freetime that I have, I watch TV or read. I also visit my family and friends. The girls get here in June, so I am excited about that We have a lot planned for Jenny and Eliana's visit.

That is really all for now. Til next time, Tyler