Re: An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and meds

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Ya, I want to workout so badly, but I have to rebuild up my blood supply first.Subject: An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 11:36 PM

Hi all,I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time!

Here's my observation:If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Although I have not shouted out to you, I have been thinking about you and wondering how you have been doing. I hope everything is ok and that you are on track for a full recovery from this! I was talking to two friends the other day who have dealt w/ vertigo and, while I know that isn't what you have, it made me think of you and how yucky it is to have all that going on (both for you and my friends - can't imagine it!)

What you said below is right on target, if you are in pain, something is wrong and your body is trying to tell you that and you need to listen to your body. Not doing so just results in more harm/damage. The purpose of working out is to live a healthier life not to break your body down beyond repair. I finally learned that lesson (mostly) although I can still be guilty of pushing through and making "excuses" for what my body is telling me. Overall, though, I do believe I have gotten better about listening. It is hard sometimes, but important!Donna

Subject: An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time!

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I agree with you 100% on everything you wrote. I remember when I was first diagnosed with arthritis I was only 23 years old and very active. I asked my doctor if I could still be physically active and his advice is what I have always followed because it seems to work so well. He said that if I'm not having any pain I can do whatever I want (as long as what I do isn't something that is likely to cause me pain, like pulling weeds for hours is too much for my fingers I've learned). If I am having a little pain, then he told me to do whatever my body can tolerate without making it worse (gentle movement like low key walking and gentle stretching) and that if I'm in a lot of pain, the very best thing I can do is rest because if I push myself further I will definitely risk causing real injury. Sometimes I've felt like a wimp for not pushing harder when I'm hurting or not feeling great (especially because I read about people whose tough workouts I admire doing that) but you've reminded me of what my doctor told me and I will continue to follow his advice and honor my body's wisdom for what it needs. Thanks for that reminder!

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and meds

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time!

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

Amen, !

It took a few times of " playing macho " to put me in my place on that! I still

have problems by thinking I can " work through the pain. " There's pain like DOMs

that are okay, but other pains demand to be heard, or else they'll get worse.

Indyrose

still pushing those limits, and regretting it...

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> Hi ,

>

> I agree with you 100% on everything you wrote. I remember when I was first

diagnosed with arthritis I was only 23 years old and very active. I asked my

doctor if I could still be physically active and his advice is what I have

always followed because it seems to work so well. He said that if I'm not having

any pain I can do whatever I want (as long as what I do isn't something that is

likely to cause me pain, like pulling weeds for hours is too much for my fingers

I've learned). If I am having a little pain, then he told me to do whatever my

body can tolerate without making it worse (gentle movement like low key walking

and gentle stretching) and that if I'm in a lot of pain, the very best thing I

can do is rest because if I push myself further I will definitely risk causing

real injury. Sometimes I've felt like a wimp for not pushing harder when I'm

hurting or not feeling great (especially because I read about people whose tough

workouts I admire doing that) but you've reminded me of what my doctor told me

and I will continue to follow his advice and honor my body's wisdom for what it

needs. Thanks for that reminder!

>

>

>

> An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and

meds

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>

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> Hi all,

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>

>

> I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks,

working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my

walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me.

Healing.

>

>

> I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of

really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or

injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and

plans, and so little time!

>

>

> Here's my observation:

> If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug

that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop

or back down - NOW! Not later.

>

>

> It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked

a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and

aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for

weeks.

>

>

> You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might

share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick

skull.

>

>

> Happy Workouts!

>

>

[Guest guest]

There is absolutely nothing wimpy about you ever!I also think it's psychologically harder to back down than it is to push through, at least, it is for us. It's emotionally very difficult sometimes. 

Thanks for listening. I really needed to write it down because I have to make sure I don't forget this lesson.

Hi ,

 

I agree with you 100% on everything you wrote. I remember when I was first diagnosed with arthritis I was only 23 years old and very active. I asked my doctor if I could still be physically active and his advice is what I have always followed because it seems to work so well. He said that if I'm not having any pain I can do whatever I want (as long as what I do isn't something that is likely to cause me pain, like pulling weeds for hours is too much for my fingers I've learned). If I am having a little pain, then he told me to do whatever my body can tolerate without making it worse (gentle movement like low key walking and gentle stretching) and that if I'm in a lot of pain, the very best thing I can do is rest because if I push myself further I will definitely risk causing real injury. Sometimes I've felt like a wimp for not pushing harder when I'm hurting or not feeling great (especially because I read about people whose tough workouts I admire doing that) but you've reminded me of what my doctor told me and I will continue to follow his advice and honor my body's wisdom for what it needs. Thanks for that reminder!

 

 

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and meds

 

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time! 

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Donna. Keep on listening to that body! Oh I am so glad I don't have vertigo. That can be absolutely devastating, especially if it's constant. Well, it appears that this is going to take much longer to resolve, but we knew that this was a possibility from the start. I'm really OK, though. I have some feelings of loss, but also of gratitude. This is a major life change for me, but every time I'm in that neurology waiting room, all I've got to do is look around before I revel in my good fortune. It's all relative. I'm also very grateful that I can still work. I would be crushed if I had to stop working. They've been very accommodating at work.

I haven't given up hope, and I'm confident that I've got the best possible medical team. They're amazing, brilliant, kind people. So, the thing is, each time I have a treatment, I have to wait a long time for it to heal before I have the next one.

So, my workouts now include exercising my patience, and exercising my ability to calm down when the symptoms ramp up. My reactions can make things worse. Lots of deep breathing! 

Hi ,

 

Although I have not shouted out to you, I have been thinking about you and wondering how you have been doing.  I hope everything is ok and that you are on track for a full recovery from this!  I was talking to two friends the other day who have dealt w/ vertigo and, while I know that isn't what you have, it made me think of you and how yucky it is to have all that going on (both for you and my friends - can't imagine it!)

What you said below is right on target, if you are in pain, something is wrong and your body is trying to tell you that and you need to listen to your body.  Not doing so just results in more harm/damage.  The purpose of working out is to live a healthier life not to break your body down beyond repair.  I finally learned that lesson (mostly) although I can still be guilty of pushing through and making " excuses " for what my body is telling me. Overall, though, I do believe I have gotten better about listening.  It is hard sometimes, but important!

Donna

Subject: An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and meds

To: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

 

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time! 

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

you have the right outlook.  I've been depressed lately since I haven't been able to go running because of this stupid cyst but really I can do a lot of of the things, for which I am grateful, this cyst is nothing in the grand scheme of things.

 That is wonderful you can still work.  I would hate not being able to work too. I love my job and it is my rock.  Please keep us posted on your healing process!  Hugs

 

Thanks Donna. Keep on listening to that body! Oh I am so glad I don't have vertigo. That can be absolutely devastating, especially if it's constant. Well, it appears that this is going to take much longer to resolve, but we knew that this was a possibility from the start. I'm really OK, though. I have some feelings of loss, but also of gratitude. This is a major life change for me, but every time I'm in that neurology waiting room, all I've got to do is look around before I revel in my good fortune. It's all relative.

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I can totally understand that. I know how much you love running, and that can't be easy to release for now.I'm hoping to post more often. Sleep is a huge problem for me (24/7 symptoms), so I barely get up with enough time to get ready for work, and am trashed by the time I walk through the door in the evening. Eat. Crash. 

I need to start doing very short, targeted exercises, maybe 5 minutes a day to start. I can't have an all-or-nothing attitude.

you have the right outlook.  I've been depressed lately since I haven't been able to go running because of this stupid cyst but really I can do a lot of of the things, for which I am grateful, this cyst is nothing in the grand scheme of things.

 That is wonderful you can still work.  I would hate not being able to work too. I love my job and it is my rock.  Please keep us posted on your healing process!  Hugs

 

Thanks Donna. Keep on listening to that body! Oh I am so glad I don't have vertigo. That can be absolutely devastating, especially if it's constant. Well, it appears that this is going to take much longer to resolve, but we knew that this was a possibility from the start. I'm really OK, though. I have some feelings of loss, but also of gratitude. This is a major life change for me, but every time I'm in that neurology waiting room, all I've got to do is look around before I revel in my good fortune. It's all relative.

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much, !!

I agree that it is extremely difficult to back down, especially when you're used to performing at a very high level. It is incredibly humbling and can come at a very high price initially but the eventual blessings of learning to back down and learning the lessons of that humility are equally incredible.

You won't forget the lesson, you're living it inside and out...

Hugs,

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and meds

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time!

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

I love, love, love the feelings of loss & gratitude... so many people would stop at loss and just be wounded and angry... I've seen it too many times. Keep feeling ALL of it, including the loss, including any frustration or anger. They're all part of the package and all part of the healing. I'm so glad you've got such a great medical team backing you up too, that's so important to feel like they're really trying to help you. The thing about reactions making things worse is so true in so many cases too. My DH was upset about some things at work this past week and sure enough, his digestive issues started flaring (he has Crohn's). Together, we worked at calming him after he admitted that he thought that was part of why he was having problems and he managed to keep it from becoming a real flare. It was the first time I've seen it back off and I'm sure it was because he actually dealt with the emotional issues and resolved them instead of just keeping the upset going and trying to eat it like he usually does. I was so proud of him and I think he realizes it made a huge difference too. You're obviously doing great too, . Check in when you're able, just lurk when you're not and know we're all cheering for you at all times.

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time!

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

All or nothing doesn't really seem to work for anyone long term... the sooner we all realize that the better off we are. You're teaching us all lessons, , thanks for taking some of your truly precious time to post them.

Re: An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and meds

Thanks . I can totally understand that. I know how much you love running, and that can't be easy to release for now.

I'm hoping to post more often. Sleep is a huge problem for me (24/7 symptoms), so I barely get up with enough time to get ready for work, and am trashed by the time I walk through the door in the evening. Eat. Crash.

I need to start doing very short, targeted exercises, maybe 5 minutes a day to start. I can't have an all-or-nothing attitude.

you have the right outlook. I've been depressed lately since I haven't been able to go running because of this stupid cyst but really I can do a lot of of the things, for which I am grateful, this cyst is nothing in the grand scheme of things. That is wonderful you can still work. I would hate not being able to work too. I love my job and it is my rock. Please keep us posted on your healing process! Hugs

Thanks Donna. Keep on listening to that body! Oh I am so glad I don't have vertigo. That can be absolutely devastating, especially if it's constant.

Well, it appears that this is going to take much longer to resolve, but we knew that this was a possibility from the start. I'm really OK, though. I have some feelings of loss, but also of gratitude. This is a major life change for me, but every time I'm in that neurology waiting room, all I've got to do is look around before I revel in my good fortune. It's all relative.

[Guest guest]

It takes a LONG time to learn the lesson on when to back off. I know it took me a long time when it came to my knees. Both of my knees have gone out of place, the left knee is the worst and have arthritic spurs under my kneecap. Because of the arthritis I do have pain in them, especially in the winter but I've found the perfect knee braces for my condition, they keep my kneecap in place KNOCK ON WOOD THAT THEY NEVER GO OUT AGAIN! When it came to my ankle problem I had a hard time accepting the fact that I couldn't do any kind of exercise because it would swell up when I played volleyball, walked or even swam....thank God I had to take steroids last summer for my optic neuritis because it not only helped my eyes it also FINALLY reduced the swelling in my ankle...now it's pain and swelling free KNOCK ON

WOOD IT WILL STAY THAT WAY! I can't tell you how happy I am to be able to finally do my favorite sport (volleyball) again, I was so depressed for over a year that I couldn't play it without pain and I couldn't play good like I used to....I still need to improve but I know I will because now I can play more often. , just remember to take it slow and be patient...your struggles will be over before you know it!Take care my friend, JenSubject: An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo:

exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

Hi all,I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time!

Here's my observation:If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

> I need to start doing very short, targeted exercises, maybe 5

> minutes a day to start. I can't have an all-or-nothing attitude.

geeze angelica you are such an inspiration.... 5 min workouts!!

you are awesome.... you never give up and i really like that

about you (among other things of course

:*carolyn.

[Guest guest]

> Together, we worked at calming him after he admitted that he

> thought that was part of why he was having problems and he

> managed to keep it from becoming a real flare.

everyone here is so frigging smart ... i am just so happy to know

all of you. your dh is blessed to have you to help him like

this nancy. you are helping him to learn such valuable

lessons... im glad that he actually listened to you on this. (my

dh asks me for advice on various things but ignores it and does

the opposite...lol... im actually thinking of advising him to do

the wrong thing, so he will do the opposite and end up doing right!)

:*carolyn.

[Guest guest]

This was the first time EVER he's actually admitted it was his own stressing that was probably causing the problem and didn't ignore me. We've been through sooooooo much health stuff for the last few years (with him mostly) that we've had a lot of practice trying to find what does and doesn't work (one thing I've learned that doesn't work is my getting mad at him and not being compassionate about his problems that he creates or exacerbates though that is my natural, first reaction!). I never thought about giving him the opposite advice to see if he'd do that instead but now that I think of it, that might have worked sooner! ;-)

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> Together, we worked at calming him after he admitted that he> thought that was part of why he was having problems and he> managed to keep it from becoming a real flare.everyone here is so frigging smart ... i am just so happy to know all of you. your dh is blessed to have you to help him like this nancy. you are helping him to learn such valuable lessons... im glad that he actually listened to you on this. (my dh asks me for advice on various things but ignores it and does the opposite...lol... im actually thinking of advising him to do the wrong thing, so he will do the opposite and end up doing right!):*carolyn.

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much . I guess it comes with getting older. I've done that " wounded " thing in the past.  It's exhausting. This is easier.Wow, I'm so glad your DH was able to calm himself. I think I'd mentioned to you that my DH had Crohns when he was in his teens, and he had to have drastic surgery. I hope your DH will continue to avoid those flares!

I love, love, love the feelings of loss & gratitude... so many people would stop at loss and just be wounded and angry... I've seen it too many times. Keep feeling ALL of it, including the loss, including any frustration or anger. They're all part of the package and all part of the healing. I'm so glad you've got such a great medical team backing you up too, that's so important to feel like they're really trying to help you. The thing about reactions making things worse is so true in so many cases too. My DH was upset about some things at work this past week and sure enough, his digestive issues started flaring (he has Crohn's). Together, we worked at calming him after he admitted that he thought that was part of why he was having problems and he managed to keep it from becoming a real flare. It was the first time I've seen it back off and I'm sure it was because he actually dealt with the emotional issues and resolved them instead of just keeping the upset going and trying to eat it like he usually does. I was so proud of him and I think he realizes it made a huge difference too. You're obviously doing great too, . Check in when you're able, just lurk when you're not and know we're all cheering for you at all times.

 

 

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

 

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time! 

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

Hey, what's going on? I think I must have missed something. Are you OK/

Ya, I want to workout so badly, but I have to rebuild up my blood supply first.

Subject: An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and meds

To: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 11:36 PM

 

Hi all,I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time! 

Here's my observation:If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

LOL! Today it was more like 3 minutes. ;)Shoot Carolyn. You're so kind.

> I need to start doing very short, targeted exercises, maybe 5

> minutes a day to start. I can't have an all-or-nothing attitude.

geeze angelica you are such an inspiration....  5 min workouts!!

  you are awesome.... you never give up and i really like that

about you (among other things of course

:*carolyn.

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[Guest guest]

No, you didn't tell me about your DH! Wow! We're hoping to avoid that. So far, it is being controlled with meds, including prednisone at times, which is unfortunately also weakening his bones, but he's okay right now. He's been really into reading, including daily Bible study, lately and he's been talking about starting to exercise again so I found him a gift yesterday at & Noble called "Prayfit" by Jimmy Pena. The subtitle is "Your Guide to a Healthy Body and a Stronger Faith in 28 Days." It includes daily meditations plus daily body weight exercises that gradually build in duration and intensity. There's information about healthy eating too (which he already does). Anyway, I thought it looked very good plus the small doses of body weight strength training plus stuff he likes to read already might help him try to do something here at home and hopefully help him feel healthier all the way around. We'll see. He might hate it too so I kept the receipt just in case! :-) (here's a link to it at amazon in case anyone is interested in it: http://www.amazon.com/Prayfit-Guide-Healthy-Stronger-Faith/dp/0830756515)

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time!

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

This was a long time ago, so I'm sure they have much better ways of treating Crohns now. DH had lost so much weight he looked like a starvation victim. At the time, it was all they could do just to save his life. He had surgery many times in his young life. 

I think your DH is on the right track. It sounds really positive! That book has some great reviews, so maybe he'll like it.I'm reading a library book about brain function, and it has some terrific information about calming certain parts of the brain when they go into overdrive, or when they're underactive. He has some really practical advice about dealing with negative thoughts, depression, anger, and all sorts of emotional things that are ultimately destructive to the brain. It's written for the lay person. 

I found out I could borrow books from my library on my Kindle. I love that! I'll get you the title later just in case anyone is interested. I'm off to work.

No, you didn't tell me about your DH! Wow! We're hoping to avoid that. So far, it is being controlled with meds, including prednisone at times, which is unfortunately also weakening his bones, but he's okay right now. He's been really into reading, including daily Bible study, lately and he's been talking about starting to exercise again so I found him a gift yesterday at & Noble called " Prayfit " by Jimmy Pena. The subtitle is " Your Guide to a Healthy Body and a Stronger Faith in 28 Days. " It includes daily meditations plus daily body weight exercises that gradually build in duration and intensity. There's information about healthy eating too (which he already does). Anyway, I thought it looked very good plus the small doses of body weight strength training plus stuff he likes to read already might help him try to do something here at home and hopefully help him feel healthier all the way around. We'll see. He might hate it too so I kept the receipt just in case! :-) (here's a link to it at amazon in case anyone is interested in it: http://www.amazon.com/Prayfit-Guide-Healthy-Stronger-Faith/dp/0830756515)

 

 

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

 

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time! 

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Wow, sorry to hear your DH had it so rough, I hope he is doing well now! Mine said today he's feeling better so hopefully that means he'll stay (he's been up and down the last few days). He also lost a lot of weight and is still at least 10 pounds under where he should be, maybe closer to 15 or more but he's better than he was so that's good. And, he actually worked out yesterday!! I got those free passes to the gym we used to belong to and he worked out there yesterday! He was so nervous to do it but he did and I'm so proud of him (and told him so). He was sore today so he didn't go today but might tomorrow. I hope he likes the book, we'll see.

What's the name/author of the book you're reading? It sounds like it could be useful here... DH "eats" his emotions as a friend once described it and though I don't, I also do tend to overreact so it might be useful to both of us! He has a Nook but hasn't tried borrowing books from the library on it yet, I'll suggest that to him too since he also doesn't want to buy any.

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time!

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

Oh, great! He worked out yesterday! I hope he'll start to enjoy it. The book is Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsivness by G Amen M.D. I borrowed that one from the library. It's an interesting read. Very useful tips.

I now own two Kindles! Our company gave us Kindles for Christmas. We always get pretty groovy gifts. 

Hi ,

 

Wow, sorry to hear your DH had it so rough, I hope he is doing well now! Mine said today he's feeling better so hopefully that means he'll stay (he's been up and down the last few days). He also lost a lot of weight and is still at least 10 pounds under where he should be, maybe closer to 15 or more but he's better than he was so that's good. And, he actually worked out yesterday!! I got those free passes to the gym we used to belong to and he worked out there yesterday! He was so nervous to do it but he did and I'm so proud of him (and told him so). He was sore today so he didn't go today but might tomorrow. I hope he likes the book, we'll see.

 

What's the name/author of the book you're reading? It sounds like it could be useful here... DH " eats " his emotions as a friend once described it and though I don't, I also do tend to overreact so it might be useful to both of us! He has a Nook but hasn't tried borrowing books from the library on it yet, I'll suggest that to him too since he also doesn't want to buy any.

 

 

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

 

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time! 

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the book info, I'll check it out! That is so cool your company gave you a Kindle! Wow!

He worked out again today! He is so sore though! He, of course, didn't think about what he could/should do and just went full force and is now paying for it. The gym is closed tomorrow and Sunday though so hopefully by Monday he'll be feeling better and will go again (that's our last week with the free pass).

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time!

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

Good for him! Hey, it sounds like he's developing some enthusiasm towards the exercise. I hope he bounces back.

Thanks for the book info, I'll check it out! That is so cool your company gave you a Kindle! Wow!

 

He worked out again today! He is so sore though! He, of course, didn't think about what he could/should do and just went full force and is now paying for it. The gym is closed tomorrow and Sunday though so hopefully by Monday he'll be feeling better and will go again (that's our last week with the free pass).

 

 

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

 

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time! 

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!

[Guest guest]

Thanks, ! He's always liked exercising, just feels really unsure of himself these days and he likes gyms a lot. If he had regular access to one he might not have quit working out because even when he was seriously anemic he was still working out. Guess we'll see what happens after the pass runs out (and he opens his Christmas gift tomorrow).

An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and medsTo: exercisevideos Date: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6:36 PM

Hi all,

I'm still lurking, and still doing the same things - regular, easy walks, working, etc. Still dealing with the same condition, but coping OK. I love my walks so much. I saw a recent thread about walking. It is meditative for me. Healing.

I just wanted to share something that finally sank in. This is a group of really tough folks. We try to find ways to keep working out even when ill or injured, and it's super, super hard to back down sometimes. So many goals and plans, and so little time!

Here's my observation:

If I have to take a pain pill or anti-inflammatory, or some other drug that eases pain or some other symptom, it also indicates that it's time to stop or back down - NOW! Not later.

It is SO easy for me to forget that I'm feeling better because I've masked a symptom, that enthusiasm and drive will take over, and I will overdo it and aggravate the condition without feeling it at that moment. And then I pay for weeks.

You might say, DUH! I thought I'd share because I see that many of you might share the same trait: enthusiasm, LOL! I think I finally learned, though. Thick skull.

Happy Workouts!