Re: Sit and Be Fit/Cam

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Cam,

Thanks for your thoughtful reply! I am MUCH better toe walking than

heel walking. That is next to impossible. I also think I lean forward

more than I want to admit, especially my shoulders. They do not like

to go back to neutral.

I am committed to trying to improve my balance if possible. These

exercises are led by a physical therapist and R.N. and are even shown

in a modified version for people who are more impaired. Not that

they are for people with scoliosis, much less surgery! But they are

gentle stretches and breathing. That is better than nothing!

My diet is sort of on hold. I'm maintaining my loss, but I've been

jittery lately and I'm having a hard time holding the line on comfort

food.

Kathy

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> Kathy,

>

> Interesting about the heels...I remember both Rand and Boachie had

> me walk around on my tip toes and heels in my eval. I think it

> demonstrates what kind of neural involvement and at what

> level....but I don't know for sure...anyway..that may be at least

> part of your difficutly.

>

> My PT has me doing those balance exercises standing on one

> leg...after I am balanced I have to close my eyes and see how long

I

> can do it...also better on one side than the other. She says this

> will be important to continue to do as it helps keep good balance

to

> minimise the risks of falls later on (or even now I guess). Of

> course your flat back makes this an extra challenge for you.

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> I think it is great that you are able to get a workout in while

> seated...it doesn't matter how you get that heart rate up...as long

> as you do...at least that is what I've read!

>

> I am back on a quasi-South Beach diet...really just watching what I

> eat and hoping to get to a good fittness/weight/flexibility by my

> 50th in June....that is my goal!

>

> Keep up the good work! Cam

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