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The exercise thing is probably right on...

Posted By: Hayseed on 2007-01-18
In Reply to: fatigue - mtlearner

I have had oodles of tests to rule out thyroid, anemia, and even Lupus and Lyme.  I did get something positive on the connective-tissue studies but never followed up on it because of financial issues and not feeling all that crappy to worry about it.  However, now that you mention it, I did feel better when I was walking down my road in the warmer weather, so that may be it!  I do get exercise doing chores, but it's a different kind of exercise...not the "me" kind I guess you could say.  I've got some DVD by Leslie Sansone that does a mile or 2 miles and I think I'll give it a go.  Can't hurt, right? 


Thank you so much for the advice!  Always helps to have a second set of eyes to look at something in a new way!  It's much appreciated!





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Have you got a dog?


I've got a 120 pound Great Pyrenees (kinda looks like a polar bear).  I run/walk with him a coupla times a day...before my 6 a.m.shift, lunch time, after my shift is usually the longest walk, then again before bedtime...We just wander around the woods....If he smells a squirrel fart and I'm not looking directly at him he'll trip me up or pull me in a ditch/sinkhole.  Also have a 12 lb cat that walks with us and tries to "sneak"  the dog (hides in the bushes and darts out sitcking his tongue out as if to say "Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah! You're on a string and I'm not!).   Keeps ya on your toesI    


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Get some exercise
It will help tremendously. I start to get tired if I go more than a day or two without running on my treadmill or hitting the weights at the gym. It will help tremendously. As someone else said, it might not be a bad idea to get your thyroid checked out.
Looking for music to exercise by - sm

I received an iTunes gift card for Christmas and am looking for music I can download to my iPod to exercise by.  I'd really like exercise-specific music that includes a slower song or two for the warmup, then a steady faster rhythm for 30 minutes or so and then another slower song for the cooldown.


I suppose I could create my own list, but it would take me way too long to figure out 30 minutes' worth of songs with the same basic rhythm!


Any help sure would be appreciated.  I'm so tired of feeling guilty every time I walk past the treadmill that I just "had" to have.


exercise question
I am 48 years old, been sitting on my rear for years doing MT.  I have exercised for years, but always sporadically.  I don't need to lose weight, just need to tone.  I'm so flabby, it's disgusting.  I have recently taken up walking/jogging, but admit I can only jog for about a minute, then have to go back down to walking, then after I've caught my breath, can start jogging again, and so it goes until I've done 2 miles.  I'm hoping to build up my endurance to run farther soon.  My question is, is this really a good overall exercise to help me tone?  I'm also using free weights for my arms, and I can actually see a little bit of a change, but it's happening very slowly, which of course is to be expected as it took them a long time to become unconditioned.  Anybody have any advice?  Thanks! 
exercise question
Thank you very much!  I appreciate the tip.  
How much exercise have you had in the last 3 weeks?
The kind of exercise where your rib cage actually has to expand as far as it can go?

That kind of exercise causes relaxation, and relaxation is an antidote for anxiety attacks.

I was also helped by learning relaxation with biofeedback and I also take Effexor. Not everybody can take that though.
I sit on exercise ball .... sm

and I balance just fine with foot pedal.  I dont' sit here for eight hours on my ball.  Sometimes I switch out my chair and my ball.  Just depends on how my bottom is feeling.  I too sometimes sit with my leg folded under my other leg while working, but that's not good for your veins.  I have really bad vericose veins (that's another story!)


good luck!


You can but no one else can? Exercise those rights
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exercise equipment.
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Exercise tapes or CDs
Does anyone use any exercise tapes at home that they like? Thinking of getting one but there are so many. I need to tone.
I know diet and exercise are important as
well as cutting out sugars, bread, etc. I'm doing that and have been for a while.  Please keep your comments to yourself.  I'm asking a simple question about a "certain named product"- is it that difficult to answer without stating your "opinions" or telling me what supplement you use?  I don't remember asking for your recommendations?
Do strict low carb of 20 a day and exercise -
That weight will come off and you will be well on your way by August if you do cardio exercise and also do weightlifting. I lost 20 pounds on low carb 4 years ago and have kept it off, though I normally eat around 50 carbs a day now and NO refined carbs whatsoever. You have plenty of time. You can do it!!!
Poll time ....do you exercise? sm
I make sure that I walk at least 1 mile 3 times a week.  It's not as much as I should exercise but it beats nothing.  What about you?
you will not lose weight without exercise.
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yes, exercise will definitely make a difference
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Exercise with him or sign him for karate or something like that. Needs to do
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exercise helps tremendously
even bike riding on crisp days is a sure way to feel alive again.  On cloudy days it brightens my day.  I hope you find your outlet :)
Same one every year - exercise & eat healthier!
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I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this. Exercise. sm

Okay. I am overweight by about 30 pounds.  A week ago I got back on the treadmill and started walking/jogging for about 20-30 minutes - 5 days a week.  This is week 2. I'm very motivated.  Will get on the treadmill in a few minutes.  I'm not seeing any results.  haha  Don't laugh.  I know it's early, but here's my question and dilemma.  I have NO desire to change my eating habits. None. Zilch.  In fact, don't tell me I have to do it because I won't.  I don't eat a whole lot, I just eat whatever I want.  I don't eat late - not after 6, usually.  I do like an occasional Coke.  I like chocolate.  I otherwise eat healthy, but until Jan of this year I have done NOTHING in the way of exercise for years.  Just kept having kids and sitting on my bum.


When can I start seeing results and do you think that I can see results by working out this much and NOT changing my eating habits. It's a psychological thing.  I can't do it right now. I just can't.  And what makes it worse (the eating part) is when I fail (which is EVERY time) I beat myself up afterwards and feel worse than before.  With this jog/walking thing, I feel GREAT. I feel more energy already and I actually am enjoying the time alone doing it.


Anyone have experience with this?


They say "If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise!" :) sm
I have a somewhat-tubby Border Collie and a normal Australian Shepherd. Aussies are "self-feeders", meaning they only eat when they're truly hungry, but the Border Collie would eat a cow if she could get her mitts on one. I need to get a handle on her diet, I know.

I walk them, but it's prolly not aerobic enough. We stagger down the street from bush to bush and I can see my neighbors shaking their heads, saying "He must drink, my dear. Oh, yass. Probably mops the stuff up. Why, just look at him stumbling around, right out in public! Poor Mrs. TechSupport - she must have the patience of a saint!"
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Exercise for at least 45 minutes in the evening. Will unwind
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Although hard with our jobs, exercise helps. At least 45
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Do you stretch and/or do some mild exercise to start
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Try increasing your exercise time...eventually
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I thought it was very interesting. Quite an exercise for the mind:-)

Wouldn't the exercise of free will also include
his right to determine what is and what is not a "sin" for HIM? Is he also not free to determine that the relationship is irreversibly doomed because it got off on the wrong foot? Do you think a therapist can or should talk him out of that? Is that a better way to launch into part 2 of the affair?

It is possible, since he clearly stated it was "the hadest thing he ever did," that he is not and will not get past the pain it caused for both of them. Why does wanting a fresh start make him into a Mr. Milquetoast who needs therapy?

Bottom line here. If it's not right for HIM, then it's not right for THEM.

Wouldn't exercise work just as well? My arms tone up
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...oops! exercise instructor...or TaeBo or other class...nm
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Okay gals, who has a good exercise to reduce the old thighs? I have...
an elliptical machine and a Pilates machine. Don't really have anywhere to walk in our area (too rural, too many crazy drivers, and bears!) so that is out of the question. I have The Firm DVDs, have not tried it yet. Would love some suggestions to get rid of the jiggle and saddlebags!
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for me I would rather die.  What is life without the freedom to even go for a ride in the car or stop for coffee, walk in a park, etc.  


fast walk/weight lift/exercise machine only way to tone
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I like it when there is a web site that has pictures of the docs/PAs/nurses . . . so funny to see how they look, after already having an image in my mind from hearing their voice.

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it cut off the first thing is said.
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Only thing you can do is pay or it will
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The only thing I know is what
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I agree with the other poster though that you should find out the laws in your state first and see if it is occupied still which could present another headache in itself. Good luck!
It was the best thing I ever did. sm
Had abdominal hysterectomy due to endometriosis, ovarian cysts, adhesions, fibroids, etc.

I wish I did it sooner is all I can say. I was up and out of bed the following morning. I, like you, had previous c-section, so I anticipated the pain, etc.

Really, no big deal for me at the age of 37. I am completely without pain now. What a relief! Had problems since I was 13 - now none! I can honestly say I feel like a new person.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

My son does the same thing... sm

Who says we're not focused on our work in our home environment????  AAAYYY?


 


My doc said the same thing
live your life. I've not had a flare since 13 months ago. I've defintely found keeping my mind busy and my body active makes for a better attitude.  
We do the same thing. nm
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Only thing I would add is that I would definitely not
allow my child to talk to this person on the telephone - that is what caller ID is for.  Otherwise wonderful advice.