The weather in Van Nuys was just wonderful today. I’d only make it perfect with some serious cloud cover -but that’s just me. After the cold spell we’ve had here in Southern Cali, getting back to the 80’s during the day in mid-December is nice. I went for a walk for lunch (part of my weight loss plan) and got to use my old “behind the neck” headphones again (now that I’ve fixed them for the 2nd time). I have to say, the sound from these little fellas is pretty good and having a volume adjustment on the cable is a must these days (why this isn’t found on EVERY headset I’ll never know). Here’s a pic of the ones I use:
Paid $12 at Radio Shack for them and I haven’t looked back. I was considering Shure E2C Sound Isolating Earphones for $60 but why try to fix something that isn’t broken. I think if I was using the train more often, I’d consider it as it would be easier to sleep with the ear buds than what I use. But currently I only need them for my lunch walks.
I’ve also found that my hands swell up while walking. I think it’s because of an accelerated heart rate with hands down below my waist swinging. It feels strange but I’m hoping that it will eventually go away as I improve my circulation. I’m still a bit excited about my weight loss plan. Candi doesn’t think it’s wise to weigh myself everyday as many people get discouraged by it but I’m looking at it with the understanding that there will be fluctuations over time but the overall trend should go down. I also want to know what sort of days help me lose weight and what activities don’t. I think with a more immediate feedback (the following morning) I can better make changes in my lifestyle. We’ll see…