Turning over a new leaf...

[Medusa]

I think not exercising is really my biggest downfall, i was so committed, for a year and half i used the treadmill five days a week and did weights, but i have been in so much pain with my fibro constantly i just cannot even attempt to exercise,it might sound like an excuse but honestly it is really hard to even think about feeling as i do right now.[

You're not making excuses, at least not in my estimation. I've had fibro for 8 years coupled w/neuropathy and I know exactly what you mean. I will say, though, that exercise is the only thing that helps. It's when I'm still for too long that the pain gets worse. I can go out dancing and feel great. As soon as I sit down and settle in, I'm in trouble. So keep exercising, girl. You and Donna are both encouraging to me.

[carole]

Mary i know what you say is probably right, but i am in a bad flare up right now, worst ever, and it won't ease off, i think i will wait till i feel a bit better, I have had the dreaded fibro for over twelve years now, and it is getting much worse,i guess getting older other things set in,like the arthritis, however i hear what you are saying, i will try something gentle for a start.

[Medusa]

Mary i know what you say is probably right, but i am in a bad flare up right now, worst ever, and it won't ease off, i think i will wait till i feel a bit better, I have had the dreaded fibro for over twelve years now, and it is getting much worse,i guess getting older other things set in,like the arthritis, however i hear what you are saying, i will try something gentle for a start.

Yes, gentle is the word. Even if I'm at my computer too long, I feel as though I'm rusting. You'll be ok, Carole. Keep your eyes on the prize and keep checking Donna's thread for support.

[moosmom]

I've been going to the gym 3 times a week and swimming 3 times a week as well. The swimming is so relaxing. My daughter's jaw dropped when she looked at the scale. Of course there I was standing butt nekkid in her kitchen on the scale.

Carole,

I eat sweet gherkin pickles when I get a sweet craving. They are no points and kill the craving. Come on girl, you can do it!! I wish I lived closer. We could go walking.

[carole]

yes that would be good, oh well we can walk and think of each other pounding the footpaths and loosing the inches lol, sorry i hate pickles, don't worry i can find plenty things to ease my sweet tooth cravings,too many things that is the problem lol, i will keep trying, that is one thing you can say about me i never give up trying, succeeding well, that comes and goes,but still it is success of a kind eh? not everyone can successfully loose weight eh?

You are amazing Donna, keep up the great work.

[K9karen]

You're not making excuses, at least not in my estimation. I've had fibro for 8 years coupled w/neuropathy and I know exactly what you mean. I will say, though, that exercise is the only thing that helps. It's when I'm still for too long that the pain gets worse. I can go out dancing and feel great. As soon as I sit down and settle in, I'm in trouble. So keep exercising, girl. You and Donna are both encouraging to me.

I feel your pain, girls. I've had fibro for over 25 years. I know for sure the season changes set off huge flairups. I renewed my gym membership and go 3-4 times a week for 2 hours. I make that time for myself, regardless. I feel some soft tissue soreness and I'm not sure whether it's the beginning of a flareup or I'm sore from excercising, which is rare for me. Excercising was always recommended, but then I think -how can I excercise when I'm in agony?

BTW, I take an antiinflammatory called Mobid to help my hips before surgery (no set date) and it helps alot. Maybe you can look into that.

People who don't have fibro can never understand.

Keep up the good work, Donna!

[carole]

Amen to that Karen, you inspire me both of you, if you guys can do it so can I, the exercise i mean,now if i can just tell my body that lol.

Keep us updated on your progress Donna,it helps to keep us dragging behind inspired .

[moosmom]

I'm sitting here with 3 pairs of eyes glued to my cereal bowl. Buddy and Ari are sharing the left over fat free milk.

You guys are the best and a real inspiration to me on my quest for a Heidi Klum body.

I was up at 6:45 am and at the gym at 7. I worked out till 8:45 and went across the street to Dunkin Donuts and treated myself to a Carmel Ice Latte with fat free milk. Boy did that hit the spot!! I had a bowl of honey nut
Cheerios with bananas. I'm stuffed!!!!

I only wish the pool was open today. Believe it or not, this is actually fun.

[carole]

Donna our university up the road from me has a gym with an endless pool, i would love to give that a go, as long as it is private, as i won't wear a bathing suit in public.

I am struggling a bit really with it all, not moving anywhere fast, but i am back to eating healthy and that is a good thing, no more crap for me, well maybe the odd treat of course but that is it, i guess i just consume too much even good food for my output, which is practically zero at the moment, lol.

You are going great guns, and i wish you all the best, and I am NOT giving up and still trying.

[moosmom]

Carole,

Don't give up. It took me a long time to get motivated. Now that I'm seeing results, I won't stop till I hit my goal. I know I'll hit plateaus. I'm 55 and they say the older you are the harder it is to take it off. I was actually shocked when I weighed in yesterday because of the Milky Ways I ate.

I'd LOVE to see what New Zealand is like. I hear it's spectacular. My friend Michael's wife Carolyn is from NZ and is drop dead gorgeous!!! 6 feet tall and the body and looks of supermodel. I love her accent and I adore them both.

[Medusa]

I have a couple of friends who went to NZ and they say it's breathtakingly beautiful and that they treat you like royalty when you visit. I want to see it after I see London. (When that will be I have no idea. As soon as my Fur Posse get jobs, I guess.)