What's happening

Since my last post about 3 weeks ago, I finally got on the scale (I'm about 220 lbs., which is better than I thought). I've also been pretty regular about going to the Y and working out. Using the weight machines at the Y has been fantastic (no injuries so far, ~knock wood~), and I already feel stronger and more energetic. I still have bad days, usually in the morning, when I feel like I have zero energy, but in general it's much better than, say, a month ago. I started to include cardio only within the past week or so, and I think that has definitely given me even more stamina.

I'm not completely strict with my workout schedule. I mainly try to go to the Y whenever I can, and I go there at least once on the weekends.

Here is a typical "upper body" visit (I'm a wimp in the upper body):

+Light stretching (5 mins.)
+Low row (60 lbs., 3 sets of 15 reps)
+Arm curl (10 lbs., 3 sets of 12 reps, or however many I can do)
+Arm extension (40 lbs., 3 sets of 15 reps)
+Shoulder press (10 lbs., 3 sets of 12 reps, or however many I can do)
+Vertical traction (60 lbs., 3 sets of 15 reps)
+40-50 mins. of cardio on the stationary bike
+Light stretching (5 mins.)

Here is a typical "lower body" visit (my legs rock! I may actually need to push myself more on these):

+Light stretching (5 mins.)
+Leg press (80 lbs., 3 sets of 15 reps)
+Leg curl (50 lbs., 3 sets of 15 reps)
+Abductor (70 lbs., 3 sets of 15)
+Adductor (70 lbs., 3 sets of 15)
+Usually no cardio unless 15 mins. or less because my legs are tired at this point
+Light stretching (5 mins.)

[I know I should be doing some crunches/sit-ups in there, too. I'll make it a habit by the end of next week.]

So far my right ankle and foot are doing okay, although I've made an appointment with my doctor on Monday to talk to her about them. I think that since I've started going to the Y, I've strengthened the muscles around the ankles and feet -- that may help to absorb pressure and support m