An observation about exercise, enthusiasm, and meds

[Guest guest]

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!