Topic: Hiker/Walker/Mover's Club My 25 to 31, 2008
kam
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Wow. Last week of May 2008.
It is so encouraging to read all the posts of those who are at different stages of regaining one's health.
We have one person who is beginning to get out of her wheel chair and move those knees and stand for short periods of time and another who was dx as being in R E M I S S I O N this last week.
congrats to both (don't know how to make the font larger as lyme too does or I would)
Please feel free to join us. Great time of the year to just be out even if it is in a power chair or a drive in the car. AT least we are getting out of the house and moving.
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RECAP of week 30 for old timers (Would proof read before lyme. NOw, just glad to have something down. So, once again....let me know if editing is needed)
Akinwolf
Monday-mile and change with Rocky pulling. Tuesday-mile and change with Rocky pulling again. Yesterday about a mile and 3/4.
So....how was the new Indian Jones Movie??
No walking today either. Movie was great stayed up til 4 on the phone.
Andie
1 mile for me Sunday 1/2 mile Monday
Bob
3 miles sunday, 4.5 miles monday 2 miles on tuesday.
Wednesday 4.5 miles thursday 4 miles friday 2 miles.
May 24:Laid out on the deck today (sun was out) Walked 1 mile later on though.
Cathy
I think Cathy is still recovering from seeing the movie and traveling to CA. Yes? No? How is the ginger tea?
Don
Don is still in the state of confusion. Who wouldn't be with all he has going on. Moving plus having a birthday to boot.
KAM
Tuesday pm: 1 mile (included time on feet to dog park earlier and to the PO Box..but 80% of it was on the trail with a brief break half way)
Wednesday: Head stuff this am and most of yesterday...on my 8th excedrin. Hoping it lets up soon. Pushed it yesterday and didn't listen to my brain and body???
Missed water therapy again this week too.
Lou
Only a person in remission would be caught doing this...
Congratulations Lou!!
May 20th: 1.5 miles yesterday. 1.5 miles today and 1 hour weights.
May 23rd: 1.5 miles this morning and one hour of weights.
TuTu
May 20th: Walked 1.5 miles! (started with hand weights too)
May 22: Walked 2 miles! May 23: 1 mile May 24: 1 mile!
Looking Good All!
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RECAP of week 5 (ADD is kicking in big time so let me know if editing is needed)
Awesome Ali
OK. Wednesday. 4th day on theracycle. Rode 1.6 miles and increased mph to 2 from 1 after 30 min. Rode 60 min total.
Thursday I rode my theracycle almost 2 miles and pedaled 1 MPH for 15 min and 2 MPH for 45 min. The PT is amazed as are the helpers who have seen me with straight, immobilized knees for the last year. And the post fatigue has lessened.
Larkspur
May 21: I walked 45 min today - more of a "spring in my step" than in a long time;
May 24: I walked 62 minutes today
MTree
Mon......1 mile Tue....1 mile
Wed.....preparing for my son's ceremnoy..for that day..graduated....in Respitory Therapy..(so proud
Thur....recoop-ed.....actually..I did more then that........I cleaned...hey ....I vaccumed...dusted...laundry.... I forgot that counts
well......friday...no walking....but did go to dinner and wall-mart with DH.....
Saturday.....1 mile....
Tracy
I have had a rough couple of weeks; one big stressor after another. I have not walked since I last posted.
(Note from KAM: I think this is going on 3rd week but that is OK. We do what we can when we can. Going on 3rd week for me too I think)
I did however have some good days and worked really, really hard at cleaning my basement, got lots of exercise lifting and moving lots of heavy boxes and going up and down stairs. Can we post that here even though it isn't walking?
(Note from KAM: This is great. I know how good it feels to be able to do some organization and cleaning. Those moments are few and far between around here)
Since the UNH conference I've been recovering; it took a lot out of me. Hopefully I'll be able to move around a bit tomorrow.
NOte from KAM: Don't know about you all but I think we are all are looking good!
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Sunday am: 20 or 30 min outing in power chair. Beautiful out today. Was raining yesterday. I got soaked. Need water proof clothing although power chair is not supposed to be out in the rain.
(Will time next outing to post office to get a better idea of how long it takes me to get there and back)
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Sunday afternoon: Rosie was able to run off leash in the fields by the apartment complex. I watched her play for a while in the sun in my power chair.
then, the brain started doing that inflamed thing so went in the shade but could still keep an eye on her. That got to be too much so called her indoors.
Don't know how long we were out doors but did notice I am starting to get a line on my legs where the shorts are.
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walked up by the ocean today with DH......such a pretty day...ocean air smelled sooooooo good.....I didn't even realize how far I walked..... glad DH kept track.......
but now my body has realized and needs a nap...
I was walking 2 miles about 3-4 times a week last spring/summer....till my lyme desided it was done being in remission.. ...so...today was huge for me....(and DH)...
pretty good start to my week.....I'm happy...
kam...put that sunscreen on.... it was cool out but that sun was strong....here were I live....
happy sunday walkers....and movers!!
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Started outside and did a little sunbathing for about 1/2 hour with the two dogs. Then went to the movies with my sons, the new Narnia movie: prince caspian. Came back and and prepared a mexican feast, my sons and I did a lot of cooking. My wife and daughter were at the opening of our neighborhood pool. When everyone was home we feasted. I did walk 1 1/2 miles with the dogs.
It was a fun day, I'll pay for it tomorrow, ate some things out of my diet range.
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Day is Done.....
Hoping it was a good day for you all. Sounds like it was a very good day for Cathy, Mtree, Bob and Larkspur.
It was a better day for me today too. Not on my feet yet but hoping to be soon.
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Hey gang! Happy Memorial Day!! Thank a veteran!! I thank my deceased WWII veteran father for all that he endured for us.
Walked 1.5 miles
It's HOT and humid out there!!! I beat the oncoming thunderstorms.
Be safe, everyone!
Larkspur, you're probably walking at least 2 miles when you walk 1 hour+. It takes me 40-50 min to walk 2 miles.
kam.. To make a larger font, you do this:
Type "<" then "font size=6> then what you want larger, then "<"/font>
Leave out the " !
I used size 6 .. you can use something smaller like 4 if you want it smaller.
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So far, I have gone to the dog park. Drove there in car, walked in, slouched with feet up, and limped out.
I had people talking to me. Brain just doesn't want to move those legs after trying to process what others are saying to me.
But, am learning to get up and get out before it gets so bad I can't walk out or drive home.
Monday afternoon: outing in power chair. est 20 to 30 min.
TuTu: thanks for letting me know how to do the font. it is so easy to go through and copy and paste your miles because of the larger font.
But, my brain is not working well enough to take in what you typed. HA! I'll try again later. Lyme Brain...sheesh.
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quote:Originally posted by kam: TuTu: thanks for letting me know how to do the font. it is so easy to go through and copy and paste your miles because of the larger font.
That was my goal!! Not intended to look like bragging!!
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Tuesday am: able to get out and over to feed store this am in power chair. Good to be out but still looking forward to when I can go for a walk in the woods.
Est time out: ? 20 to 30 min
got stuck going from parking lot to street in power chair. Thankfully a guy I know came along and got me unstuck.
Tueday afternoon: able to get to welding shop and get arm of power chair welded back on. Est 20 to 30 min outing. Noises were a big factor this trip. wish I had brought my ear muffs.
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Gesh -- Is it Tuesday already? Where have I been? Really -- Tuesday??
LAST WEEK (followed by grand totals beginning 4/27/2008)
Kam -- Our amazing leader!! 1 hour and 30 minutes, (1 mile in one outing!) (GRAND TOTAL = 14 hours, 25 minutes)
Lou -- 4.5 miles plus 2 hours weights (GRAND TOTAL = 37.5 miles, 8.5 hours weights)
Andie -- 1.5 miles! Yeah, Andie is back! (We really missed you) (GRAND TOTAL = 1.5 miles
Akin -- 3.75 miles (GRAND TOTAL = 15 miles)
Don -- is a mover and in a state of confusion.
TuTu -- 5.5 miles and hand weights! Great week TuTu! (GRAND TOTAL = 19.5 miles)
Cathy -- Still trying to get her feet under her(GRAND TOTAL = 2 hours 10 minutes & 1.75 miles)
Mtree -- 3 miles and graduation partying and clean-up (GRAND TOTAL = 20.5 miles)
Larkspur -- 107 minutes (GRAND TOTAL = 9 hours & 6 minutes plus 1.75 miles in heels)
Awesome Ali -- 4.6 miles on the therecycle and increasing speed to 2 mph! Amazing the PT!(GRAND TOTAL 6.2 miles cycling)
Bob -- 21 miles!! I am in awe! You almost doubled your miles in one week! (GRAND TOTAL = 46 miles)
Let me know if your reported mileage/time is incorrect.
Here are our grand totals for the group:
For those measuring in mileage: 146 miles For those measuring in time: 42 hours 11 minutes
There is room on this thread for more walkers. We are here to encourage and support anyone that wants to add exercise as part of their healing. And we are a lot of fun!
So, join the group if you are ready to get moving (or are already moving).
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Thanks Lou. It is encouraging and puts a smile on my face to read about those with lyme moving about and slowly but surely making it up that lyme green mountain.
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I think I walk about a 30 minute mile, so I did about 2 miles.
It was hot - like summer - when did that happen!
Saw robins, crows, sparrows, a cardinal, grackles, and I think a brown headed cowbird!
If anyone likes to ID birds, this is a great site, it has a search so you can narrow down by attribute until you figure it out! http://whatbird.com
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Wednesday am
20 to 30 min outing in power chair to post office box.
Waiting to get check from refinery to get car fixed. While at car wash, it ripped the corner lights out of car. Good news is they agreed to fix it.
I will be so glad when it is fixed. Still no check today.
Saw a bird I see a lot. Thought it was a finch. But tried to find it on web site and haven't been able to find it yet. It has an orange throat and is a small bird with a beautiful song.
Kind of confused right now. Feeling like I all ready posted. I'll check later when I have my reading skills.
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Walking for Exercise Suggestions for doing it correctly
(HealthDay News) -- Walking is a safe and easy way to get exercise, but you should maintain proper form to prevent injury.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions:
Swing your arms as you walk.
Walk with your head up, and make sure your back is straight.
Keep your abdomen flat.
Point your toes straight ahead.
Walk with a long, easy stride that doesn't strain you.
-- Diana Kohnle
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Thanks for the walking instructions!! I tried to relax my walking today.
Walked 2.0 miles!
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Looks like we are off to a good start this week.
3 miles in 60 minutes for me today. YIPPEEEEE!
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At least an hour outing in power chair this evening. Exhausted and in pain but happy all went well.
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Wednesday: able to do more household chores than I have in a long time.
10 to 15 min. of putting dishes away or putting laundry away. Lots of multi tasking.
Takes more out of me than walking, but feels good to see things being picked up around here.
Not normal....lot of huffing and puffing and increased flu symtpoms, weakness, etc...but at least the brain is talking to the limbs.
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Hope you are doing OK, Kam.
1.75 miles this morning for me. And an hour of weights.
Keep moving as best as you can.
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Thanks Lou. I was concerned about a set back after yesterday, but seem to be doing fairly well so far today.
1 1/2 hour outing in reclining power chair with leg lifts to water therapy and back.
Did two sets of exercises in therapy pool. Two sets of 6 exercises for 2 min.
Then did a few strokes of the sidestroke, breast, crawl and back stroke without arms.
Very good session today. Last one. next step is the process of having insurance approve more.
Stopped by doctor's office to get the ball rolling.
Traffic noise and movement was too much on the way even with ear muffs on.
Took backroads back...much more pleasant and less stressful.
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Thursday afternoon:
40 min outing in upright power chair (to bank for laundry quarters so brain also had to work and did)
In process of doing 4 loads of laundry. Finally caught up after months of being behind.
I was able to stand at table in launry room and fold a few clothes too.
resting now and then will hopefully be able to put clothes away....if not..i will try again later gator....can tell i am fading fast
need to get two loads out of dryer in a few and then it most likely will be done time until this evening.
Feels good. 8th day on Cowden Protocol. Don't know if it is due to cowden or if I am just in a good cycle.
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Thursday pm: another outing in the power chair. est 1 hr. rested with legs us and chair back while waiting to see what it was going to take to fix broken prescription glasses.
I could get use to my brain working better and being clearer or almost normal as it has been for most of the day today. NICE
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Thursday pm: able to fold bathrooom towels and kitchen towels. HOpe to put away in a bit. Body is in pain now and I need to rest...especially lower back.
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Hey y'all, this might be the most intense time in my life. Sunday husband moved out after 11 yrs. skipped theracycle that day. Monday, however, rode almost 3 miles at 3MPH!! Afterward I could hardly move. Can't do that now that I am living alone.
Then on Wednesday I rode 2 miles going 1 to 2 MPH. Rode about 45 min.
Thursday - today I rode 30 min for 1 or 2 MPH and went about 1.5 miles
KAM are they photos? They are beautiful and timely. Aliyah
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Awesome Ali! Hang in there! You and Kam are our inspiration these days.
And TuTu . . . you are doing fabulous this week.
3.25 miles for me this morning.
I had a "moment" this morning. Since I started working out and dieting (beginning in March) I have GAINED 13 pounds. I know that some people here would be thrilled with that, but I need to lose weight -- about 40-50 pounds. So it has been more than a bit frustrating.
And so this morning . . . !! What in the H#** am I whining about? I am walking over 3 miles at a time!! I am much stronger than when I started. I haven't had a headache in months! My brain is working! I am well and the luckiest person alive!
Seriously . . . ! Stopped me right in my tracks. Said a prayer of gratitude right there in the middle of the gym. And realized that my weight does not define who I really am.
From now on I will begin each day with a prayer of gratitude for the many blessings in my life.
And all of you walkers, hikers, bikers, crawlers, movers . . . are a blessing.
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Oh, Tracy! I just read your quote!! Seems we are sharing the same thought process these days.
Great to have you back with us . . . walking! Congrats!
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Ali,
The pics are copied and pasted from web site searches.
I have yet to get my camera skills back but am looking forward to it.
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Wednesday-2 1/2 miles.
Thursday-1 1/2 miles plus mall shopping
Friday-does going to the library count? LOL!!!
Have a great weekend all!
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Ali sorry to hear about your husband....or was it a good thing.... sounds like you are "moving" a lot....good for you
This week for me wasn't the greatest....but I still have today and tomorrow Sun...2 miles Mon...1 mile...and Wed..1 mile
I'll be gone next week..leaving Sunday....till Friday...I know I'll get some walking in.
hope everyone is ok.... mtree ps..........lou.....I wake every morning and end every evening with a gratetude prayer/thought........there is always something to be gratefull for.
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No biking today. Contacting attorney, Crying a lot. Sheesh. I've been through this before, but not in a wheelchair.
No lymetoo, it is not good news. It is very very heartbreaking news.
Thanks Larkspur I am originally from Pa.
Moe tomorrow. Aliyah
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Ali, sorry to hear you are heartbroken. That is a tough one to deal with in itself much less adding lyme to it.
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From Akinwolf:
Friday-does going to the library count?
Akinwolf...in my book it does. The library has been calling my name for quiet some time now.
I was thinking about that question and I think it depends on where you are with your lyme journey.
Taking the trash out was a biggy for years and I usually was not able to do this even in my power chair.
Now, it is something I can rely on being able to do and don't think alot about it anymore.
I was too weak in the past to lift the lid of the dumpster once I got there too. No problem now for the most part.
I have had one day in the past 2 and a half years where I was able to walk into the library and pick out a few DVD's, check them out and walk out. (someone else was driving..don't know if I could have done it if I had added driving to the library too)
Haven't had a day like that since. Even getting there via my power chair would have to be a day when I am doing better than average.
It is about 45 min to get there via the power chair I think. then I would need the stamina, vision and processing skills to be able to see what ever it is I am trying to look at and then the brain and verbal skills to check it out.
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Aliyah....I'm SOOO sorry!! Jerk! I'll be praying for you.
Me... 2.0 miles
Thanks for the compliment, lou!
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Friday pm: .60 of a mile on the trail. Remembered on the way out that I was holding off going on the trail until Rosie got her snake training class...which is tomorrow. Oops.
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Well... I'm glad you didn't encounter a snake!!!
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Kam . . . how did the snake training go?
God Bless Rosie!!
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Received this email from Dr. Mercola's web site today...
I know this is a lot to read.....haven't been able to take it all in myself.
But, received this email and wanted to share it...
Realized I forgot the study and will go back and past it now after this one...
This is an interesting study in that it shows how various types of exercise affect the structure of your heart in different ways.
It also shows that you're not necessarily ``born'' to be a good athlete because you were born with a bigger or stronger heart, but that it's the type of training you choose that has the most influence on your performance by building an ``athletic heart.''
Athletes are Built Not Born
In this study, the endurance group consisted of long-distance rowers, whose exercise regimen consisted of daily running, cycling, swimming, rowing or using an aerobic machine with sustained effort for at least 20 minutes a day.
The strength training group was American-style football players doing weight lifting, plyometric exercises (explosive movements to develop muscular power) and sprint running drills.
After three months of organized team training, they found there were significant training-specific changes in the athletes' heart structure and function.
While left ventricle mass increased in both groups, the endurance athletes had better diastolic function in their left ventricle, and enlargement and more efficient contraction and relaxation in both sides of the lower chambers of the heart (atria).
The strength-trained athletes, on the other hand, actually had hypertrophy, or excessive growth, in the muscle of the left ventricle, and reduced diastolic function, with no other structural changes.
Is Your Exercise Prescription Up to Date?
For a change, I agree with the idea to use this type of research to influence and fine-tune your ``exercise prescription.'' Exercise is a critical component of good health, especially as you age, and a good way of looking at it is to view it as a drug that needs to be precisely prescribed for maximum benefit.
Most Americans suffer from an ``exercise deficiency,'' which contributes to two-thirds of the U.S. population being overweight, and tens of millions of others with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes; all of whom desperately need more exercise to control their underlying condition.
Exercise is simply one of the most powerful tools available to drop your insulin levels, and elevated insulin levels are one of the primary drivers for these types of illnesses and weight gain. It is my belief that properly performed exercise is far more powerful for controlling these symptoms than any drug yet developed.
What Type of Exercise Regimen Do YOU Need?
A TRULY effective, well-rounded exercise program must involve all three types of exercise, taking into account exercise intensity and duration for your individual fitness level and goals:
aerobic, endurance workouts (lowers blood pressure) strength training (helps ease muscle and joint pain) interval-type training that includes short bursts of activity at very high intensity that is individualized for your specific fitness level (burns fat) Interval training -- where you break your exercise session into segments with a rest period in-between -- has been proven especially effective at burning greater amounts of fat than one single hour-long session. Newer studies on the specific benefits of interval training also suggest that it may actually provide MORE protection against heart attacks than long durational aerobic type exercises. So, I wouldn't trade in interval training for endurance-style training only.
Even though it wasn't mentioned or included in the study above, high-intensity interval exercises have been shown to DOUBLE the endurance in 75 percent of test subjects, compared to those who did traditional endurance training only! (So just imagine the benefits of interval training compared to doing nothing but pumping iron.)
My personal experience would support that as I have been a long distance runner for the last 40 years, and my heart is so large I have left ventricular hypertrophy on EKG and chest X ray evaluation. This is not pathological in my case but a healthy response to exercise.
I now incorporate interval training in the form of sprints, and strength training through pull-ups, push-ups and dips, rounded out with a game of singles tennis whenever I can. Tennis has become one of my passions. I'm now taking lessons twice a week, working my way up to a 3.5 player, and hope to be a 4.0 someday. It's just great fun; something I look forward to each week.
Avoid This Common Pitfall When Starting a New Exercise Routine
Now, if you are overweight or out of shape, you can start with walking. Most heavy people start with walking and it's an excellent choice, as it is low-risk and inexpensive.
The major problem with walking, however, is that many people become fit relatively rapidly but don't increase the intensity of the workouts as they become more fit.
Remember that once you become comfortable with your routine, you need to increase the intensity in order to continue reaping the benefits.
Push the intensity of your workouts so you are going just hard enough to where it's difficult to carry on a conversation with someone next to you. If you can easily talk to someone you simply are not going hard enough to give your body the benefits it needs. An additional benefit of this technique is that you don't need to monitor your heart rate to make sure you're exercising at peak intensity.
Remember to Listen to Your Body
One of the key principles I teach and believe in is to listen to your body.
If your body will not allow you to exercise, either due to pain or worsening of your underlying condition, then you have no practical option but to honor your body's signals and exercise less or not at all.
Even though your body desperately needs the exercise to improve, you will only get worse if you violate your current limitations. So you may have to start with as little as just minutes a day. That's okay.
Apply the Take Control of Your Health Program and as your body gradually improves so will your tolerance to exercise, so continue to push yourself until you reach the daily 90-minute level.
Need Inspiration? Remember All the Benefits!
Even if you have no aspirations of becoming a professional athlete, the benefits of even small amounts of exercise are far too valuable to ignore. Aside from developing a stronger ``athletic heart,'' exercise will also help you:
Sleep better Lose weight, gain weight, or maintain weight, depending on your needs Improve your resistance to fight infections Lower your risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes Help your brain work better, making you smarter Do You Need Help Getting Motivated?
If you are having trouble motivating yourself to exercise, the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can help. EFT is a form of psychological acupuncture treatment I recommend in order to optimize your emotional health.
It can help you remove the mental or emotional blocks that prevent you from successfully implementing your program. You can learn the technique with my free manual and discover more about the connection between your emotional well-being and your overall health.
You can also combine EFT with Medical Hypnosis to create an unconscious desire to exercise every day. This is session six on the hypnosis program I recommend for long term weight loss.
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Workouts Sculpt Heart As Well As Muscles
Exercise can cause structural changes in the heart -- and the changes can vary depending on the type of exercise.
Researchers found that endurance athletes showed an increase in the size of both their left and right ventricles after 90 days of team training. However, athletes who only did strength training had excessive growth in their left ventricles, but no change at all in their right ventricle size.
In addition, the ability of the left ventricle to fully relax between beats (diastolic function) was enhanced in the endurance athletes, but it worsened in the strength trainers.
It is possible that this could point the way towards tailored recommendations for rehabilitation and recreational exercise for people with heart problems.
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The snake training was very interesting and went very well.
They had one large rattler with rattles. (They had removed the fangs)
And another smaller sanke without rattles and of course fangs)
they had a big chart showing all the poisonous snakes in the area but that part of my brain was not working well enought to read the chart and see the pictures.
The trainers came from a couple of hours or so out of the area.
I have no doubt that Rosie will avoid all snakes now.
They used a shock collar and whenever she even looked at a snake she got a little shock.
When she first went in she almost back right up and stepped on the big one with rattles...she was not aware it was there at all.
But, she would not even go near it after the shock thing even with the trainer trying to tug her closer to the snake while she was on the leash. She was very aware of the snake then.
She would jump up on her high legs and got caught in the leash and had her front paws hanging over the leash that was about waist high.
She kept wanting to come to me.
I know this will work for a long time with Rosie. She has a good memory.
She was attacked by a Golden Retreiver when we first started going to the dog park.
A year later, we came to the gate of the dog park and she started backing up and refused to go in.
I couldn't figure out what the problem was until I saw the golden retriever in the far corner of the dog park.
We did not go in that day.
the man that was co ordinating the training was doing so because he was out with his dog one day and his dog was bitten.
It cost him $800 for treatment and he was lucky his dog survived. This was years ago.
I am thankful for the person who paid the cost to get Rosie trained.
It is such a relief to not worry now. I tend to stress easily now sense coming down with lyme and this was a big stressor.
Now when Rosie is digging after something that is in the boulders, I will know it is not a snake.
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Kam -- Thanks so much for the exercise information. Very interesting. Is this from Dr. Mercola?
I have wanted to research EFT, and your post was a reminder to me to do that. I have been using self-hypnosis for the past week to help myself obtain a desire for exercise. (I was trained in hypnosis therapy last October).
I procrastinated with exercising in the early part of last week, but was up bright and early the rest of the week to go to the gym. So, perhaps it is working. I will continue with the self-hypnosis and see if there is an improvement in my desire to exercise. And I will begin the research on EFT to see if it would be beneficial to me.
The snake training . . . what a relief to see the results for Rosie. A huge sigh of relief now when you take her on the trail that she will not be harmed by snakes. God Bless the person who paid for the training.
Keep moving, friends.
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yes. it is from Dr. Mercola's email. I went back and added that as I thought I had...oops.
And yes. Blessings to the person who paid for the training and the people who take the time to do this.
another lady who walks with her dogs in the woods 3 times per week just happened to be at the dog park this am.
she got the training too. So glad she happened to come to the dog park instead of taking them on the trail today.
There was quiet a gathering at the dog park watching the training.
They have two fenced in areas at the dog park so it worked out well....one for observers and one ofr those being trained.
the dogs would not even come close to the fence that was between the two areas after training.
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no walking today.....pouring rain....and packing I have to do....
Does going to the Chiropracter count..... I saw what you wrote Kam about the library...
I drove to the chiro...all by myself....today (I haven't been driving)...and I've been so tired... so that should count huh...
Hope you all have a good walking week...or at least a good week
I'll be away with Dh...till friday...
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Summary of week 31 for old timers (4 x ?) = how many months now??
Akinwolf
So....how was the new Indian Jones Movie?? Or did you say and I missed it?
May 30: Wednesday-2 1/2 miles.
Thursday-1 1/2 miles plus mall shopping
Friday-does going to the library count?
Andie
Missed you this week Andie. Hope all is OK.
Bob
So, how was the Prince Caspian movie?? or did you say and I missed it??
3 miles sunday 4 miles monday, tuesday, wednesday, 5 miles thursday, 4 miles friday.
Today 1 mile and playing horse with a basketball with my sons for about 1 hour in the rain.
Are you a brown baby yet from laying in the sun?
Cathy
Don (Going through big time stress too. Hoping and wishing and praying that you are on the down side of that mountain now.)
KAM (in the first stages of becoming a brown baby)
Sunday am: 20 or 30 min outing in power chair Monday pm: 20 to 30 min outing in power chair Tuesday am: 20 to 30 min outing in power chair Tuesday pm: 20 to 30 min outing...rough one
Wed am: 20 to 30 min outing in power chair Wed pm: hour outing in power chair. Exhausted and in pain but happy all went well.
Wed: 10 to 15 min. of putting dishes away and/or putting laundry away.
Thurs: 1 1/2 hour outing in reclining power chair with leg lifts to water therapy and back.
Did two sets of exercises in therapy pool. Two sets of 6 exercises for 2 min.
Then did a few strokes of the sidestroke, breast, crawl and back stroke without arms.
Very good session today. Last one. next step is the process of having insurance approve more
Fri: Friday pm: .60 of a mile on the trail. Felt sick afterwards. Tough one
May 31: Snake training (usually something like that would have shut me down for the rest of the day, but it didn't)
May 31: Able to multi task and move while on feet... put a small roast in the crock pot, then I made 4 hamburger patties and put them on to cook.
While they were cooking, I watered the potted cacti on the patio and took the two or three things that were in the dishwasher and put them away, and washed the silverware that was in the sink.
Amazing. Time will tell if it will last.
Took a nap after lunch. Wore myself out. HA!
Lou ( in remission officially as of last week)
May 28: 3 miles in 60 minutes for me today. May 30: 3.25 miles for me this morning.
TuTu
May 26: Walked 1.5 miles May 28: Walked 2.0 miles! May 29: I rested since my hip hurts today. Not sure I should do 2 miles! May 30: Me... 2.0 miles May 31: No walking for me today. Got to do fun things this morning and early afternoon though!
Was hoping to break my own record from last week. Oh well!
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Summary of week 6
Awesome Ali (Going through big time stress also. Wishing and Hoping and Praying for you too)
Sunday..big stress Monday, rode almost 3 miles at 3MPH!!
Afterward I could hardly move.
Wednesday I rode 2 miles going 1 to 2 MPH. Rode about 45 min.
Thursday - today I rode 30 min for 1 or 2 MPH and went about 1.5 miles
Larkspur
May 25: Walked 1 hr 11 minutes today with my husband past the million dollar homes
May 27: walked 60 minutes + today
I think I walk about a 30 minute mile, so I did about 2 miles.
May 29: 60 min today (about 2 miles I think)
May 30: 30 min today
MTree (Will be gone this coming week...be safe kiddo)
I was walking 2 miles about 3-4 times a week last spring/summer....till my lyme desided it was done being in remission.. ...so...today (Sunday) was huge for me....(and DH)...
Sun...2 miles Mon...1 mile Wed..1 mile Saturday: I drove to the chiro all by myself
Tracy
How are the stressors going? Going? Gone?? Wishing and hoping and praying.
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Well this week has been pretty busy for me. I
did manage to walk a bit 3 miles sunday, 4 miles
monday, tuesday, wednesday, 5 miles thursday,
4 miles friday. Today 1 mile and playing horse
with a basketball with my sons for about 1 hour
in the rain.
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I guess I'm really slacking off. But I didn't want anyone thinking I disappeared.
We were having guests last night and since I don't keep up on the housework the way I should, it was the mad dash to clean the house, so did it the day before, thinking I could relax the next day.
But I got as far as the bathrooms and crashed. The next day, I was in so much pain, I couldn't see straight and hardly remember the evening.
After 18 months of treatment, shouldn't I be in a better place than this????? Don't get me wrong...I'm MUCH better than when I was first diagnosed. I wasn't even walking back then. I can walk now, but even a little effort seems to knock me down for the count.
I got my pedometer out with all these good intensions, but still having set backs with day to day living, just trying to stay caught up. Perhaps it's the higher doses of meds?
In any case, I haven't deserted anyone and really proud of you that are pushing through this. I'm sure I'll get caught up to you, but for now, I just didn't want it looking like I wasn't responding anymore.
Just going through a bad slump, but I AM here.
Cathy
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Well, no biking for me today. I listened inside and there was a NO. Too much large muscle involvement, I suspect. David told me he clearly wanted to end the marriage. We love each other, but he feels we can't do what we need to together. I met with our marital therapist by myself today - better get used to it. We both feel he just needs to bail. He always bails. After 11 yrs I wished it would be different. And here I am in a small town we just moved to a yr ago and I am mostly housebound.
I know he pain will decrease. Over time.
On another note, my friend bought an Audio Visual Entrainment device over. I tried it 2 days in a row. I feel mellow. It can also be used for endurance training.
Didn't do much movement today. Thanks for the support.
Tracy, how are you walking if you are housebound? Aliyah
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Just wanted to report in that I had an unusual lunch time.
First I put a small roast in the crock pot, then I made 4 hamburger patties and put them on to cook.
While they were cooking, I watered the potted cacti on the patio and took the two or three things that were in the dishwasher and put them away, and washed the silverware that was in the sink.
I was on my feet the whole time. Very unusual for me to do this. I have gone from not being able to put something in the crock pot to walking myself through each step of putting something in the crock pot to this almost being my old self.
Amazing. Time will tell if it will last.
Took a nap after lunch. Wore myself out. HA!
Woke up and thought..wow..wondering what the neighbors are cooking...smells great.
took me awhile to catch on taht it was coming from my kitchen.
Put a yam in the oven to bake and go along with the roast.
Ah yes. I also was able to put the left over hamburger in the freezer.
To a normal person this does make sense. But, to someone that has not had the brain power to do something like this for a long time...it doesn't make sense either.
But, I think I could get use to it.
Couldn't find my timer or the screen I use to put over the meat to keep it from splashing greese everywhere when cooking hamburger patties.
This happens when someone else has been in your kitchen. I looked in every cupboard...there are not many....and no sight of these things.
don't have a clue how long they have been missing. I know they were here a year ago when I moved in.
then again, my brain will not see somethign the first few times around and then pick up on it later.
Also wanted to add that I went from potted house plants to cacti when I came down with lyme because I killed off all my potted houseplants.
With the small cacti it would be a treat when I could water them and then it would usually be two or three and then rest, and then a few more and then rest.
Today, I watered them all at once. Need to carry pitcher of water from kitchen sink to patio but it is a very short distance.
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No walking for me today. Got to do fun things this morning and early afternoon though!
Was hoping to break my own record from last week. Oh well!
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Fun sounds good TuTu!
Ali...thanks for checking in....been thinking of ya.
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I am in awe! You almost doubled your miles in one week! (GRAND TOTAL = 46 miles)
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