Re: Need inspiration/advice/help

August 15, 2003

Liz,

It's a good idea, but unfortunately the pin in my ankle rubs when I walk and I

was told (and feel the pain) to keep it at a minimum. I took up golf and ride

the cart, but even then I have difficulty by the end of 18 rounds (pretty much

because I stink at it and play out of the woods)... Sorry to hear about your

shin splints, been there and done that, as I am sure you have as well. You must

really go after those 10s!!

Thanks,

Bob

>I am actually cardio challenged for the next couple of weeks at

least because of shin splints. (I pushed those 10's too far.) I am

limited to a stationary bike. I do however (and I don't know if

this will work for you) try to walk alot. And you can use waslking

as your cardio as well. Normal walk for your 5 -brisk walk for your

10.

August 15, 2003

Liz,

It's a good idea, but unfortunately the pin in my ankle rubs when I walk and I

was told (and feel the pain) to keep it at a minimum. I took up golf and ride

the cart, but even then I have difficulty by the end of 18 rounds (pretty much

because I stink at it and play out of the woods)... Sorry to hear about your

shin splints, been there and done that, as I am sure you have as well. You must

really go after those 10s!!

Thanks,

Bob

>I am actually cardio challenged for the next couple of weeks at

least because of shin splints. (I pushed those 10's too far.) I am

limited to a stationary bike. I do however (and I don't know if

this will work for you) try to walk alot. And you can use waslking

as your cardio as well. Normal walk for your 5 -brisk walk for your

10.

August 15, 2003

Liz,

It's a good idea, but unfortunately the pin in my ankle rubs when I walk and I

was told (and feel the pain) to keep it at a minimum. I took up golf and ride

the cart, but even then I have difficulty by the end of 18 rounds (pretty much

because I stink at it and play out of the woods)... Sorry to hear about your

shin splints, been there and done that, as I am sure you have as well. You must

really go after those 10s!!

Thanks,

Bob

>I am actually cardio challenged for the next couple of weeks at

least because of shin splints. (I pushed those 10's too far.) I am

limited to a stationary bike. I do however (and I don't know if

this will work for you) try to walk alot. And you can use waslking

as your cardio as well. Normal walk for your 5 -brisk walk for your

10.

August 15, 2003

I'm gonna do a litte research and see what would be good exercises

for you.

Liz

> Liz,

>

> It's a good idea, but unfortunately the pin in my ankle rubs when

I walk and I was told (and feel the pain) to keep it at a minimum.

I took up golf and ride the cart, but even then I have difficulty by

the end of 18 rounds (pretty much because I stink at it and play out

of the woods)... Sorry to hear about your shin splints, been

there and done that, as I am sure you have as well. You must really

go after those 10s!!

>

> Thanks,

> Bob

>

> >I am actually cardio challenged for the next couple of weeks at

> least because of shin splints. (I pushed those 10's too far.) I

am

> limited to a stationary bike. I do however (and I don't know if

> this will work for you) try to walk alot. And you can use

waslking

> as your cardio as well. Normal walk for your 5 -brisk walk for

your

> 10.

August 15, 2003

I'm gonna do a litte research and see what would be good exercises

for you.

Liz

> Liz,

>

> It's a good idea, but unfortunately the pin in my ankle rubs when

I walk and I was told (and feel the pain) to keep it at a minimum.

I took up golf and ride the cart, but even then I have difficulty by

the end of 18 rounds (pretty much because I stink at it and play out

of the woods)... Sorry to hear about your shin splints, been

there and done that, as I am sure you have as well. You must really

go after those 10s!!

>

> Thanks,

> Bob

>

> >I am actually cardio challenged for the next couple of weeks at

> least because of shin splints. (I pushed those 10's too far.) I

am

> limited to a stationary bike. I do however (and I don't know if

> this will work for you) try to walk alot. And you can use

waslking

> as your cardio as well. Normal walk for your 5 -brisk walk for

your

> 10.

August 15, 2003

I'm gonna do a litte research and see what would be good exercises

for you.

Liz

> Liz,

>

> It's a good idea, but unfortunately the pin in my ankle rubs when

I walk and I was told (and feel the pain) to keep it at a minimum.

I took up golf and ride the cart, but even then I have difficulty by

the end of 18 rounds (pretty much because I stink at it and play out

of the woods)... Sorry to hear about your shin splints, been

there and done that, as I am sure you have as well. You must really

go after those 10s!!

>

> Thanks,

> Bob

>

> >I am actually cardio challenged for the next couple of weeks at

> least because of shin splints. (I pushed those 10's too far.) I

am

> limited to a stationary bike. I do however (and I don't know if

> this will work for you) try to walk alot. And you can use

waslking

> as your cardio as well. Normal walk for your 5 -brisk walk for

your

> 10.

August 16, 2003

> ---It's hard to accept that I can't compete in racquetball, run 3

miles a day, do martial arts the way I used to, etc..... - Bob

> ---Hard pill to swallow....... - Bob>

Bob,

I'll share a little mind game with you. I don't have a physical

limitation so I won't say I know how you feel, but I do go through

periods of depression and thinking " I just can't do it " What I do is

picture someone who has it much worse than me (in my case I usually

think of Reeves) Then I tell myself just how lucky I am

to be able to do what I can. You may not be able to participate in

sports like you used to but you can walk around, hug your wife, use

the restroom without assistance!! It really is just an adjustment in

your thinking process. Try this and see if it helps.

August 16, 2003

> ---It's hard to accept that I can't compete in racquetball, run 3

miles a day, do martial arts the way I used to, etc..... - Bob

> ---Hard pill to swallow....... - Bob>

Bob,

I'll share a little mind game with you. I don't have a physical

limitation so I won't say I know how you feel, but I do go through

periods of depression and thinking " I just can't do it " What I do is

picture someone who has it much worse than me (in my case I usually

think of Reeves) Then I tell myself just how lucky I am

to be able to do what I can. You may not be able to participate in

sports like you used to but you can walk around, hug your wife, use

the restroom without assistance!! It really is just an adjustment in

your thinking process. Try this and see if it helps.

August 16, 2003

> Is there anyone out there willing to try to help me with some

honest advice, guidance, suggestions? I've dusted off the bowflex

and eaten most of the bad stuff in the house .....

My dh comes home for work everyday & we eat then lift on lifting

days so lunch has to be quick. I use a Forman Grill (the

little guy, got it for $15.00 bucks at Target) I pound chicken

breasts & freeze 2 portions in a freezer bag, I buy already frozen

fish portions & I also portion out lean ground beef patties. While

the Grill heats up I thaw choice of meat in microwave. Season meat

throw on grill. While meat cooks (5 min) I make whole wheat cous

cous-boil 1 cup water/broth, turn off heat, add scant 1/2 cup cous

cous, cover with a lid-leave alone for 5 min then fluff with a fork

(you can add in some cooked veggies or a Tablespoon of dried fruit.

meal in 10 min. You can do the same with pre cooked brown rice, just

reheat & add a few veggies or seasonings.

August 16, 2003